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Cookies and Entering WebCT
The problem
WebCT uses a method of user authentication which requires your browser to allow
the storage of cookies
on your computer. Normally browsers are set to allow cookies and you won't notice
any problem.
However, if you can't get into WebCT, and your username and passsword are OK,
it may be that your browser is set to **not accept cookies**. There will be
no warning provided of this cause of failure.
Historically users have blocked cookies because of unfounded security fears. Cookies are only used to identify
a web user, no files are destroyed or compromised by cookies though they may be used to track a user's browsing
habits. Read more...
The solution
Change your browser's settings so that it allows cookies.
Netscape Navigator/Communicator (Macintosh
and Windows) |
Internet Explorer (Macintosh) |
Internet Explorer (MS Windows): depends
on the version |
| Edit Preferences:
Advanced:
Accept all cookies or Enable all cookies
Click "OK" and then click "Refresh" on the browser menu
when you return to the web page. |
Edit Preferences:
Receiving Files:
Cookies:
Never Ask |
4:
Select "Internet Options" from the View menu.
Click on the "Advanced" tab.
Scroll down to find "Cookies" within the "Security"
section.
To enable: Select "Always accept cookies."
Click "OK"
5:
Select "Internet Options" from the Tools menu.
Click on the "Security" tab.
Click on the "Custom Level" button.
Scroll down to the "Cookies" section.
To enable: Set "Allow cookies that are stored on your
computer" to "Enable."
Set "Allow per-session cookies" to "Enable."
Click "OK"
6:
Select "Preferences" on the "Edit" menu.
Click on the arrow next to "Advanced" in the left hand
menu and click "Cookies."
Select "Enable all cookies" or "Enable cookies" for
the originating website only.
Click "OK" and then click "Refresh" on the browser menu
when you return to the web page. |
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