To re-enable cookies on specific websites in Firefox after previously declining them, follow these steps using the Firefox settings:
Steps to Accept Cookies on Specific Websites
Here's how to allow cookies for websites where you previously declined them:
- Open the Menu: Click on the menu symbol in the top-right corner of the Firefox window. This usually appears as three horizontal lines.
- Go to Settings: From the menu, select Settings.
- Access Privacy & Security: In the Settings page, find and click on Privacy & Security.
- Choose Cookie Options: Within the Privacy & Security section, you'll find various options related to cookies. You'll need to locate the appropriate section to manage exceptions for specific websites. The options can include:
- Option 1: Choose a broad setting to allow all cookies, which will override previous declines (Note: This is not recommended for specific site exceptions).
- Option 2: Select the option that allows you to manage cookies for specific websites, potentially through an "Exceptions" or "Manage Permissions" button.
- Add Website Exceptions: If you chose the specific website management option (Option 2), look for an area to add website addresses.
- Select the text box labeled "Address of website".
- Type in the URL of the website for which you want to allow cookies.
- Click Allow after each entry to make it an exception.
- Add additional websites by repeating the process
- Example: If you want to accept cookies for
www.example.com
, type it in the text box and click "Allow".
- Save Changes: After adding all the desired website exceptions, click Save Changes to apply the new cookie settings.
Summary
You can re-enable cookies for specific websites after initially declining them in Firefox by managing cookie exceptions in the Privacy & Security settings. Remember to save changes after adding the desired website exceptions.
Step | Action |
---|---|
1 | Click the Menu Symbol (three horizontal lines) |
2 | Select Settings |
3 | Choose Privacy & Security |
4 | Select the option to manage cookies for specific websites |
5 | Enter the website URL and click Allow for each website |
6 | Click Save Changes |