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Browser cookies may raise privacy concerns, but they also help keep you logged into Google and other websites. If Gmail, Google Drive or other Google sites log you out after you leave them, ensure that your browser accepts cookies and doesn't delete the ones Google puts there.There are other solutions you can try if cookies aren't causing your problem.
Cookies: Helpful Pieces of Data
Cookies are tiny bits of information that many websites store on your hard drive. These cookies are useful because they help sites remember your previous visits. Google, for instance, stores your login information after you log in to a Google site. When you return to a Google site later, you don’t have to sign in again -- Google obtains your login information from your cookies and signs you in automatically.
Why Cookies May Be Disabled
Some websites use cookies to show you ads they think you'll like. For instance, if you click a web page button that displays MP3 player information, the site might remember your action and show you MP3 ads the next time you visit the site. Some people who want more privacy will adjust settings that prevent their browsers from accepting cookies. Others delete all cookies periodically. Before you try other solutions to resolve your Google login problems, verify that your browser’s settings allow Google to save cookies on your hard drive.
Check Firefox Cookie Settings
If you use Firefox as your web browser, you can check the cookie settings by clicking the “Firefox” button, clicking “Options” and then clicking “Privacy.” You’ll see a drop-down menu next to the words “Firefox will.” If “Use Custom Settings for History” is not selected in that drop-down menu, click that setting to select it and then put a check mark next to “Accept Cookies from Sites.” Select “They Expire” in the “Keep Until” drop-down menu if that option is not already selected. You can then click “OK” to save your changes.
Review Chrome's Cookie Settings
You can check Google Chrome's cookie setting by clicking the Chrome menu, clicking "Settings" and then clicking “Show Advanced Settings.” Click “Content Settings” and find the “Block Sites from Setting Any Data” radio button. If that radio button is selected, click that radio button to remove the selection. This action tells Chrome to accept website cookies. You can then click “Done” to save your changes.
Enable Internet Explorer Cookies
Move to the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 desktop and click the taskbar’s “Internet Explorer” icon. Click “Tools” followed by “Internet Options” and then “Privacy.” Find the Settings section and you’ll see a slider you can adjust. Drag that slider down as far as it will go if it’s not already in that position. IE will now save cookies.
Sign In To Google
After you enable browser cookies, try signing in to Google again. Close the page and then return to the site; you should be logged in. If Google still logs you out, you may have to clear your browser's cache, as shown in the following sections.
Clear Firefox's Cache
You can clear Firefox’s cache by clicking the “Firefox” button, clicking “Options” and then clicking “Advanced.” After you click “Network,” click the “Clear Now” button in the Cached Web Content section. Click “OK” to save your changes.
Clear Chrome's Cache
Click the Chrome menu followed by “Tools.” Click “Clear Browsing Data” and remove the check marks from all check boxes. Place a check mark in the “Cached Images and Files” check box and then click “Clear Browsing Data" to clear Chrome's cache.
Clear Internet Explorer's Cache
Go to the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 desktop and click the “Internet Explorer” icon on your taskbar. Click “Tools” followed by “Internet Options” and “Delete” in the Browsing History section. Put a check mark next to “Cached Images and Temporary Files” and remove the check marks from all other check boxes. You can then click “Delete” to clear IE’s cache.
Final Tips
You should be able to remain logged in to Google after enabling cookies and clearing your browser's cache. After you log in, put a check mark next to "Stay Signed in."
Cookies: Helpful Pieces of Data
Cookies are tiny bits of information that many websites store on your hard drive. These cookies are useful because they help sites remember your previous visits. Google, for instance, stores your login information after you log in to a Google site. When you return to a Google site later, you don’t have to sign in again -- Google obtains your login information from your cookies and signs you in automatically.
Why Cookies May Be Disabled
Some websites use cookies to show you ads they think you'll like. For instance, if you click a web page button that displays MP3 player information, the site might remember your action and show you MP3 ads the next time you visit the site. Some people who want more privacy will adjust settings that prevent their browsers from accepting cookies. Others delete all cookies periodically. Before you try other solutions to resolve your Google login problems, verify that your browser’s settings allow Google to save cookies on your hard drive.
Check Firefox Cookie Settings
If you use Firefox as your web browser, you can check the cookie settings by clicking the “Firefox” button, clicking “Options” and then clicking “Privacy.” You’ll see a drop-down menu next to the words “Firefox will.” If “Use Custom Settings for History” is not selected in that drop-down menu, click that setting to select it and then put a check mark next to “Accept Cookies from Sites.” Select “They Expire” in the “Keep Until” drop-down menu if that option is not already selected. You can then click “OK” to save your changes.
Review Chrome's Cookie Settings
You can check Google Chrome's cookie setting by clicking the Chrome menu, clicking "Settings" and then clicking “Show Advanced Settings.” Click “Content Settings” and find the “Block Sites from Setting Any Data” radio button. If that radio button is selected, click that radio button to remove the selection. This action tells Chrome to accept website cookies. You can then click “Done” to save your changes.
Enable Internet Explorer Cookies
Move to the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 desktop and click the taskbar’s “Internet Explorer” icon. Click “Tools” followed by “Internet Options” and then “Privacy.” Find the Settings section and you’ll see a slider you can adjust. Drag that slider down as far as it will go if it’s not already in that position. IE will now save cookies.
Sign In To Google
After you enable browser cookies, try signing in to Google again. Close the page and then return to the site; you should be logged in. If Google still logs you out, you may have to clear your browser's cache, as shown in the following sections.
Clear Firefox's Cache
You can clear Firefox’s cache by clicking the “Firefox” button, clicking “Options” and then clicking “Advanced.” After you click “Network,” click the “Clear Now” button in the Cached Web Content section. Click “OK” to save your changes.
Clear Chrome's Cache
Click the Chrome menu followed by “Tools.” Click “Clear Browsing Data” and remove the check marks from all check boxes. Place a check mark in the “Cached Images and Files” check box and then click “Clear Browsing Data" to clear Chrome's cache.
Clear Internet Explorer's Cache
Go to the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 desktop and click the “Internet Explorer” icon on your taskbar. Click “Tools” followed by “Internet Options” and “Delete” in the Browsing History section. Put a check mark next to “Cached Images and Temporary Files” and remove the check marks from all other check boxes. You can then click “Delete” to clear IE’s cache.
Final Tips
You should be able to remain logged in to Google after enabling cookies and clearing your browser's cache. After you log in, put a check mark next to "Stay Signed in."
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