How do I allow 3rd party cookies?

CommonLit requires setting some basic cookies for all users to run the services of the site, including logging users in and keeping them logged in. The site will not function properly without these cookies being set.

CommonLit also uses several cookies to gather aggregate data for internal research and development. These allow us to answer questions such as how many users in a month accessed a particular text set or 360 lesson, or what page visitors most visited in a month. These cookies are not required for the site to function. These cookies are disabled for users in the European Union and additional opt-in options are forthcoming for users around the world. 

If you are having issues using the site because cookies are disabled on your browser, follow the steps below to enable 3rd-party cookies:

Chrome Browsers

You can update your third-party cookies settings on the Google Chrome browser by following the instructions found under the "Change your cookie settings" section of this Google Chrome support article: Manage Cookies in Chrome

Once you've navigated to the third-party cookies page using the linked article, we recommend choosing one of the following options to allow cookies from CommonLit:

• Block third-party cookies in Incognito mode,
• Allow third-party cookies,
• Or, leave Block third-party cookies selected and add [*.]commonlit.org as an exception under Sites allowed to use third-party cookies

Note: If you chose to block third-party cookies in Incognito mode and want to temporarily allow third-party cookies for a website while using a private browsing window, follow the instructions under the "Allow third-party cookies temporarily for a specific site" section of the Manage Cookies in Chrome article.

Safari Browsers

If you are using a Safari browser, cross-site tracking may be disabled by default. To enable cross-site tracking on Safari for Desktop, first follow the instructions in this Apple support article to locate the appropriate setting: Prevent cross-site tracking in Safari on Mac.

Once you locate the Prevent Cross-Site Tracking setting, make sure it is un-checked (if it is checked, click the box to un-check it).

To enable cross-site tracking on Safari for your Phone or Tablet, click into your Settings > scroll and click on Safari > under Privacy and Security, disable Prevent Cross-Site Tracking. 

Firefox Browsers

You can update your third-party cookies settings on the Firefox browser by following the instructions found in this Firefox Support Article: Third-party cookies and Firefox