How To Enable Cookies

Supported Browsers

The Database platform and end-user applications support current versions of the following browsers on Windows, Mac OS, iOS and Android operating systems:

  • Google Chrome
  • Apple Safari
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge

JavaScript

Database requires the use of JavaScript. Some firewalls and high-security environments disable JavaScript.

Session Cookies

Database authenticated DataPages require third-party cookies to be enabled. If you are using a browser with third-party cookies disabled or cross-site tracking prevention enabled, you cannot log in to Database applications or may have issues filtering data in reports. In this case, a default Database system message will be displayed to notify you of the issue.

How to Enable Cookies in Your Browser

The following section provides steps to enable cookies and cross-site tracking in various browsers:

  • Google Chrome
  • Safari on Mac OS
  • Safari on iOS (iPhone and iPad)
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge
GOOGLE CHROME
  1. Go to Customize and control Google Chrome in the top right corner and click Settings.
  2. Go to Privacy and security.
  3. Click Cookies and other site data. Select the Allow all cookies radio button
SAFARI ON MAC OS
  1. Go to Safari -> Preferences and click Privacy.
  2. Uncheck the following options:
    • Prevent cross-site tracking
    • Block all cookies
SAFARI ON IOS (IPHONE AND IPAD)
  1. Go to Settings -> Safari.
  2. Under Privacy and Security, turn off the following options:
    • Prevent Cross-Site Tracking
    • Block All Cookies
MOZILLA FIREFOX
  1. Go to Application Menu in the top right corner and click Settings.
  2. From the left menu, click Privacy & Security.
  3. Select the Standard or Custom option. In the case of Custom option, select Cross-site tracking cookies – includes social media cookies as a preference for Cookies.
MICROSOFT EDGE
  1. Go to Settings and more in the top right corner and click Settings.
  2. Click Site permissions -> Cookies and site data. Set the following options:
    • Enable Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended).
    • Disable Block third-party cookies.