Enable or disable cookies

If you're trying to use your Google Account and you see a message saying that your browser's cookie functionality is turned off, your browser's cookies are probably disabled.

You need to enable cookies on your browser to use your Google Account and any Google products that require a Google Account.

What are cookies?

A cookie is a small file sent to your computer when you visit a website. Cookies help sites remember information about your visit, like your preferred language and other settings. With this information, sites can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Enable or disable cookies

Google Chrome
  1. Click the Chrome menu icon Chrome menu.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Near the bottom of the page, click Show advanced settings.
  4. In the "Privacy" section, click Content settings.
  5. Enable or disable cookies:
    • To enable cookies, select Allow local data to be set (recommended).
    • To disable cookies, select Block sites from setting any data.
  6. Click Done to save.

Learn more about managing your cookies settings in Google Chrome, like how to block third-party cookies.

Other browsers

Please see your browser's help resources.

Troubleshooting

If you enabled cookies on your browser and you’re still seeing a message that your browser's cookie functionality is turned off, try opening a new window in your browser or closing other tabs in your browser.

If you still have trouble, try clearing your cache and deleting your cookies.