Cookies, more properly called HTTP cookies, are small bits of data stored as text files on a browser.Websites use those small bits of data to keep track of users and enable user-specific features. Using Shield an Admin can add Browsing Cookie to their website (domain) and child sub-domains Using cookies the server can obtain particular information about the browser:
For instance:
- that this is not your first visit to the site
- that you are logged in to the service and many more
Additional information regarding Cookies can be found here:
Enable Cookies #
Navigate to GAT Shield → Configuration → Browsing Cookies → Add cookie
A new menu will pop-up, fill in the details required.
- Name – Enter the Cookie name
- Value – Enter the Cookie value
- Cookie domain – Select the main domain (from the drop-down menu) and pick the subdomain (optional)
- Path – Enter Path (optional)
- Save – Click on the button to Save the cookie
Result #
When the Cookie is saved, it will be set and assigned to the selected domain (site).
The Cookies gathered by the user’s browser are displayed in Shield → Browsing → Cookies
Click on the eye icon under Action to see additional details.
Edit Cookie #
The saved cookie can be Edited (pen icon) or Deleted (x icon) under the Actions tab.
Cookie Audit Log #
The Audit log shows any action made by an admin on the cookies– whether they were created/modified or deleted.
Entries in the audit log are permanent.
