Sun Sep 29 13:07:39 UTC 2024: ## Facebook App Users Experiencing Cookie Issues: Here’s How to Fix It

Facebook users are facing a temporary issue where the in-app browser may not properly handle cookies, leading to potential access problems for certain websites. This appears to be a bug with the Facebook browser itself and is expected to be resolved soon.

**The simplest solution?** Use your device’s default browser instead of the Facebook in-app browser. Here’s how to enable this setting:

1. Open the Facebook app and tap the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner.
2. Select “App Settings.”
3. Turn on the option “Links Open Externally.”

**Need to enable cookies in your browser?** Follow the instructions below for your browser of choice:

**Internet Explorer 7, 8 & 9:**

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Go to Tools > Internet Options > Privacy > Advanced.
3. Check “Override automatic cookie handling.”
4. Select “Accept” for both First-party and Third-party Cookies.
5. Click OK.

**Firefox:**

1. Open Firefox.
2. Go to Tools > Options > Privacy > Use custom settings for history.
3. Check “Accept cookies from sites.”
4. Check “Accept third-party cookies.”
5. Select “Keep until: they expire.”
6. Click OK.

**Google Chrome:**

1. Open Chrome.
2. Go to Tools > Options > Privacy Options > Under the Hood > Content Settings.
3. Check “Allow local data to be set.”
4. Uncheck “Block third-party cookies from being set.”
5. Uncheck “Clear cookies.”
6. Close all tabs.

**Mobile Safari (iPhone, iPad):**

1. Go to your Home screen.
2. Open the Settings app.
3. Select Safari.
4. Choose “Accept cookies.”
5. Select “From visited.”
6. Press the Home button.
7. Open Safari.
8. Restart Safari by pressing and holding the Home button until the screen goes blank and the home screen appears.
9. Open Safari again.

By following these steps, you can ensure cookies are properly handled and you have full access to all website features and content.

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