Logging in to NAP.edu requires that cookies are enabled in your browser. If you received an error, find the browser you are using in the list below and follow the instructions to enable cookies.
Internet Explorer
- Click 'Tools' (the gear icon) in the browser toolbar.
- Choose Internet Options.
- Click the Privacy tab, and then, under Settings, move the slider to the top to block all cookies or to the bottom to allow all cookies, and then click OK.
For more information on Internet Explorer, please see Microsoft's Help Center on enabling cookies.
Safari
- Click the Safari menu from the top toolbar.
- Choose Preferences.
- Click the Privacy tab.
- Click the Never checkbox for Block Cookies.
For more information on Safari, please see Apple's Help Center.
Google Chrome
- Click the context menu in the browser toolbar to the right of the address bar.
- Choose Settings.
- Click "Show Advanced Settings."
- Click Content settings in the Privacy section.
- Ensure that the bullet for "Allow local data to be set (recommended)"is checked.
- Also ensure that "Block third-party cookies and site data" is unchecked.
For more information on Google Chrome, please see Google's Help Center.
Firefox
- Click the Tools menu from the top toolbar.
- Choose Options.
- Click the Privacy tab.
- Under "History" select "Use custom settings for history" from thedrop-down menu beside "Firefox will."
- Ensure that the checkboxes for "Accept cookies from sites" and "Acceptthird-party cookies" are both checked.
- Click OK.
For more information on Mozilla, please see Firefox Help for more instructions on enabling cookies.
FAQs
Google Chrome
Click "Show Advanced Settings." Click Content settings in the Privacy section. Ensure that the bullet for "Allow local data to be set (recommended)" is checked. Also ensure that "Block third-party cookies and site data" is unchecked.
How do I enable cookies on my browser? ›
Google Chrome
Click "Show Advanced Settings." Click Content settings in the Privacy section. Ensure that the bullet for "Allow local data to be set (recommended)" is checked. Also ensure that "Block third-party cookies and site data" is unchecked.
How do you session cookies must be enabled in your browser? ›
On the Chrome menu, select Settings > Show advanced settings, and then under Privacy, select Content settings.
- In the Content settings dialog box, under Cookies, make sure Allow local data to be set (recommended) is selected.
- Select Done and refresh the browser.
Cookies are usually set by a web server using the response Set-Cookie HTTP header. Then, the browser automatically adds them to (almost) every request to the same domain using the Cookie HTTP header.
What happens if you enable cookies? ›
So what does it mean to accept all cookies? "You're consenting for those cookies to be on your computer, for that data to be used," he said. Accepting all cookies gives third-party entities, like advertisers, your data. Accepting "necessary cookies" helps the website function properly.
How do I fix please enable cookies? ›
How to enable cookies
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- Click the three dots on the far right side of your screen.
- Click Settings in the drop-down menu.
- Under "Privacy and security," click Site Settings.
- Click Cookies and other site data.
- From here, you can: Turn on cookies: Next to "Blocked," turn on the switch.
Enable cookies in Safari on Mac
- In the Safari app on your Mac, choose Safari > Settings, then click Advanced.
- Deselect “Block all cookies.” Websites, third parties, and advertisers can store cookies and other data on your Mac.
Other than the developer console, you can also view cookies in Chrome from the browser address bar. For that, click on the padlock symbol (or the 'i' symbol) on the left of the address bar to view the site information and click on cookies. It will show the cookies on the website in the Allowed tab.
Why does a website say enable cookies? ›
Most websites need you to enable cookies in order for them to work. Cookies are small bits of data which websites can store on your computer as you browse their site. Cookies are typically used to help websites remember that you've logged in, or perhaps to store your personal preferences for that website.
What does it mean when cookies are disabled? ›
By disabling cookies, you will stop ad companies from being able to track your online browsing behavior and personal information. However, this also means that some sites will not function properly, and you might have to retype passwords or set your preferences every time you visit a site.
Cookies are sent with every request, so they can worsen performance (for example on slow mobile data connections), especially if you have a lot of cookies set.
What is my browser cookie? ›
Cookies (often known as internet cookies) are text files with small pieces of data — like a username and password — that are used to identify your computer as you use a network. Specific cookies are used to identify specific users and improve their web browsing experience.
Is it better to enable or disable cookies? ›
Enabling cookies is optional, but it's sometimes best to enable them on reputable sites that need to know your preferences. When enabled, you'll allow the sites you visit the chance to customize your browsing experience based on your behavior, habits, and preferences as a user.
Why should I not allow cookies? ›
This unsecure access may allow third parties like hackers to steal cookies from your browser, intercepting personal information you likely want to be kept private, like credit card and other private information.
Is it better to accept cookies or not? ›
By not accepting cookies, you eliminate the chance a hacker could hijack your cookies and use the data inside to access sites while pretending to be you. There are times when accepting cookies is particularly risky, including: Accepting third-party cookies. Accepting cookies your antivirus flagged as malicious.
How do I enable cookies back on Chrome? ›
How to enable cookies in Google Chrome?
- Open the Chrome browser on your desktop.
- In the top-right corner of the window, click on three vertical dots and select Settings.
- Tap on the Privacy and security tab in the left-side menu. Then click on Cookies and other site data.
- You can enable different cookie settings.
In Google Chrome, click ⋮ → "Settings" → "Privacy and security" → "Cookies and other site data" → "See all site data and permissions". On Safari, click "Safari" → "Settings" → "Privacy" → "Manage Website Data…".
How do you enable cookies and local storage in your browser? ›
Google Chrome/Chromium
- Click on the menu button in the top-right corner of your Chrome window.
- Select “Settings” from that menu.
- Click “Cookies and site permissions”.
- Click on “Cookies and site data”.
- Toggle on the setting for “Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended)”.
