If you want to access a website that requires cookies, but you don’t want to enable cookies for all sites, you can allow cookies from a specific site in Safari. This article will show you how to do that on both Mac and iOS devices, as well as how to troubleshoot some common issues with cookies.
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How to Allow Cookies from Specific Site in Safari on Mac
To allow cookies from a specific site in Safari on Mac, follow these steps:
- Open Safari and click the Safari menu in the top left corner of your screen.
- Click Preferences and go to the Privacy tab.
- Uncheck the box next to Block all cookies to enable first-party cookies. These are cookies that come from the website you are visiting, not from third-party advertisers or trackers.
- Click Manage Website Data to see a list of websites that have stored cookies or other data on your browser.
- Search for the website you want to allow cookies from and select it.
- Click the dropdown menu at the bottom right corner and choose Always Allow.
- Click Done and close the Preferences window.
How to Allow Cookies from a Specific Site in Safari on iPhone and iPad
To allow cookies from a specific site in Safari on iPhone and iPad, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app and tap Safari.
- Tap Block All Cookies to turn it off. This will enable first-party cookies on your device.
- Go back to the Safari settings and tap Advanced.
- Tap Website Data to see a list of websites that have stored cookies or other data on your browser.
- Swipe left on the website you want to allow cookies from and tap Edit.
- Tap the dropdown menu and choose Always Allow.
- Tap Done and close the Settings app.
Troubleshooting Cookies Issues in Safari
If you are having trouble loading websites or logging in to your accounts after allowing cookies from a specific site, you may need to clear your cookies and cache. Sometimes, old or corrupted cookies can interfere with the new ones and cause errors or glitches. To clear your cookies and cache in Safari, follow these steps:
- On Mac, open Safari and click the Safari menu. Click Clear History and choose All History. Click Clear History again to confirm.
- On iPhone and iPad, open the Settings app and tap Safari. Tap Clear History and Website Data and confirm.
After clearing your cookies and cache, you may need to sign in to your accounts again and allow cookies from the specific site again.
Conclusion
Allowing cookies from a specific site in Safari can help you access websites that require cookies without compromising your privacy or security. You can do this on both Mac and iOS devices by following the steps in this article. If you encounter any issues with cookies, you can try clearing your cookies and cache to fix them.