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Tools -> Options -> Privacy -> Cookies -> Keep Cookies. (Value 3 isn't provided by this interface.) | [[Menu differences in Windows, Linux, and Mac|Tools -> Options]] -> Privacy -> Cookies -> Keep Cookies. (Value 3 isn't provided by this interface.) | ||
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Revision as of 04:07, 1 June 2008
Background
This preference controls when cookies expire.
Possible values and their effects
0
The cookie's lifetime is supplied by the server. (Default)
1
The user is prompted for the cookie's lifetime.
2
The cookie expires at the end of the session (when the browser closes).
3
The cookie lasts for the number of days specified by network.cookie.lifetime.days.
Caveats
- Shortening cookies' lifetimes may require you to re-log in to sites more than usual.
UI
Firefox 1.5
Tools -> Options -> Privacy -> Cookies -> Keep Cookies. (Value 3 isn't provided by this interface.)
First checked in
Has an effect in
- Netscape (all versions since 7.2)
- Mozilla Suite (all versions since 1.7a)
- Mozilla Firefox (all versions since 0.9)
- SeaMonkey (all versions)
