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Enable Cookies | USAA | USAA? ›

It varies by browser, but you can usually change your cookie settings by going to the browser "Options" or "Settings" menu and finding the "Privacy" settings. Or, just search your browser's "Help" menu for "enable cookies". You should then be able to access usaa.com.

SAFARI for iOS (iPhone and iPad)

Step 1: Go to Settings, then scroll down and select “Safari”. Step 2: Scroll down to “Privacy & Security”. Step 3: Verify “Block All Cookies” is ticked (green/white), click to allow cookies. Step 4: Clear the browser cache and reopen the browser.

By not accepting cookies, you eliminate the chance a hacker could hijack your cookies and use the data inside to access sites while pretending to be you. There are times when accepting cookies is particularly risky, including: Accepting third-party cookies. Accepting cookies your antivirus flagged as malicious.

Most websites need you to enable cookies in order for them to work. Cookies are small bits of data which websites can store on your computer as you browse their site. Cookies are typically used to help websites remember that you've logged in, or perhaps to store your personal preferences for that website.

Google Chrome

Click "Show Advanced Settings." Click Content settings in the Privacy section. Ensure that the bullet for "Allow local data to be set (recommended)" is checked. Also ensure that "Block third-party cookies and site data" is unchecked.

Accepting all cookies gives third-party entities, like advertisers, your data. Accepting "necessary cookies" helps the website function properly. And closing the box without choosing will either opt you in or out depending on the website's default settings.

Enabling cookies in Chrome for Android

Open Chrome. Go to More menu > Settings > Site settings > Cookies. You'll find the More menu icon in the top-right corner. Make sure cookies are turned on.

Cookies can sometimes be a problem, though. You might need to clear your cookies on an iPhone to resolve a problem with the way your browser is behaving, or to save storage space. And some privacy advocates recommend blocking cookies entirely, so that websites can't glean personal information about you.

What happens if you don't accept cookies? – The potential problem with refusing to accept cookies is that some website owners may not allow you to use their websites if you don't accept their cookies. Another downside is that without acceptance, you may not receive the full user experience on certain websites.

By disabling cookies, you will stop ad companies from being able to track your online browsing behavior and personal information. However, this also means that some sites will not function properly, and you might have to retype passwords or set your preferences every time you visit a site.

How to set cookie in browser? ›

Cookies are usually set by a web server using the response Set-Cookie HTTP header. Then, the browser automatically adds them to (almost) every request to the same domain using the Cookie HTTP header.