Setting an expiration date for cookies

The sites that use persistent cookies may set those cookies to remain active for a few days, several months, or indefinitely. While a cookie is active, the site (or third party) that created it can use the cookie to retrieve information. After the cookie expires, it can no longer be accessed.

If you choose to allow persistent cookies, you can override their expiration dates and specify how long they will remain active before expiring.

To set an expiration date for cookies:

Select Privacy|Main.


In the Cookies area, click Custom.


In the Cookie Expiration area, select the Expire cookies check box.


Specify when cookies expire.
Immediately after receipt	Allows persistent cookies to operate only during the session in which they were received.
After n days	Allows persistent cookies to remain active for the number of days you specify. You can choose any number from 1 to 999. The default setting is 1.



Click Apply, then click OK.