Enabling Cookies

Mozilla Firefox | Internet Explorer | Apple Safari

To access library research databases or subscription e-books from off-campus, cookies must be enabled on your browser.

Mozilla FireFox 4

Firefox defaults to accept all cookies. To check cookie settings:

1. Click on Tools.
2. Click on Options.
3. Click on Privacy.
4. Use the dropdown menu next to "Set Firefox will" to select "Use custom settings for history."
5. Make sure the box next to "Accept cookies from sites" is checked.
6. Click on OK.

Mozilla FireFox 2.x and 3.x

Firefox defaults to accept all cookies. To check cookie settings:

1. Click on Tools.
2. Click on Options.
3. Click on Privacy.
4. Make sure that "Accept cookies from sites" is selected.
5. Click on OK.

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Internet Explorer 8.x

1. Click on the Tools-menu.
2. Select Internet Options in the menu - a new window opens.
3. Click on the Privacy tab near the top of the window.
4. Click on the Default button of the window.
5. Move the slider so that it is on one of the levels below Medium High (including Medium, Low, Accept All Cookies).
6. Save changes by clicking OK.

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Internet Explorer 7.x

1. Select Tools.
2. Select Internet Options.
3. Select the Privacy tab.
4. Move the slider to Low or Medium.
5. Click on OK.

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Internet Explorer 6.x

1. Click on Tools.
2. Select Internet Options.
3. Click on the Privacy tab.
4. Move the slider until "Accept all cookies" displays.
5. Click on OK.

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Apple Safari

1. Click on the Safari-menu in Safari.
2. Click on the Preferences... item in the menu - a new window opens.
3. Click on the Security icon near the top of the window.
4. Under Accept Cookies the Always or Only from sites you navigate to must be selected.
5. Save changes by clicking OK.
6. You should be able to add items to your shopping cart now.

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Related Pages

• Lower Your Browser Security Settings
• Off-Campus Access to Research Databases