Mon Nov 04 07:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Facebook App Users Experiencing Cookie Issues: How to Fix Them

**[City, State] – [Date]** – Facebook app users are experiencing issues with cookies not being set properly when using the in-app browser. This appears to be a temporary bug within the Facebook app’s browser, which should be fixed soon.

In the meantime, users can avoid this problem by opening links in their device’s default browser instead of the Facebook app’s browser.

**Here’s how to enable links to open in the default browser:**

1. **Open the Facebook app settings menu:** Click the hamburger menu in the top right corner.
2. **Select “App Settings”.**
3. **Turn on the “Links Open Externally” option.**

**For users experiencing cookie issues on other browsers, here are step-by-step instructions to enable cookies:**

**Internet Explorer 7, 8 & 9:**
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click **Tools > Internet Options > Privacy > Advanced.**
3. Check **Override automatic cookie handling.**
4. For **First-party Cookies** and **Third-party Cookies**, click **Accept.**
5. Click **OK** twice.

**Firefox:**
1. Open Firefox.
2. Click **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 Google Chrome.
2. Click **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 Chrome windows.

**Mobile Safari (iPhone, iPad):**
1. Go to the Home screen.
2. Select **Settings**.
3. Select **Safari**.
4. Select **”accept cookies”**.
5. Select **”from visited”**.
6. Press the Home button.
7. Select the Safari icon.
8. Restart Safari by holding the Home button until the screen goes blank.
9. Select the Safari icon again.

By following these steps, users can ensure that cookies are properly set and they can access all features, content, and personalized experiences on websites.

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