Network.cookie.lifetimePolicy

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The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. The correct title is network.cookie.lifetimePolicy.

This article describes the preference network.cookie.lifetimePolicy. To add, delete, or modify this preference, you will need to edit your configuration — do not edit this article.

1 Background
2 Possible values and their effects
- 2.1 0
- 2.2 1
- 2.3 2
- 2.4 3
3 Caveats
4 UI
- 4.1 Firefox
- 4.2 Mozilla Suite and SeaMonkey
5 First checked in
6 Has an effect in
7 Related bugs
8 Related preferences

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Background

This preference controls when cookies expire.

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Possible values and their effects

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0

The cookie's lifetime is supplied by the server. (Default)

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1

The user is prompted for the cookie's lifetime.

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2

The cookie expires at the end of the session (when the browser closes).

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3

The cookie lasts for the number of days specified by network.cookie.lifetime.days.

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Caveats

Shortening cookies' lifetimes may require you to re-log in to sites more than usual.

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UI

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Firefox

Tools -> Options -> Privacy / Cookies -> Keep Until: (Firefox 2 and above)
Tools -> Options -> Privacy -> Cookies -> Keep Cookies: (Firefox 1.5)
(Value 3 isn't provided by this interface.)

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