If you open Firefox and go back to the same site you were just at, you will need to download a new cookie. This allows you to close Firefox and come back to the same site later without downloading a new cookie, provided the cookie has not exired. This drop-down menu sets how long cookies are stored on your computer. If selected, Firefox will accept cookies from when you are visiting.
We recommend that you have this option checked, as many UW websites use cookies. If selected, Firefox will accept cookies from sites. For general information on cookies, please see our document: Web Browsers - Cookies FAQ.Ĭookie preferences in Firefox can be customized by following these steps:
This document explains how to manage cookies in Firefox on Mac-based computers to meet your preferences. Access to some web sites, including web sites in the UW network, requires cookies.
