Installation Help
If you're having trouble installing the Cookie Control extension, please follow the steps below:
Manual Installation from GitHub
- Download the CookieControl.zip file from our GitHub repository.
- Extract the files to a location on your computer.
- Go to
chrome://extensions/
in your Chrome browser.
- Enable "Developer mode" in the top right corner.
- Click "Load unpacked" and select the extracted folder.
- The extension should now be installed and visible in your extensions list.
Chrome Web Store Installation
- Go to the Chrome Web Store and search for "Cookie Control."
- Click on the "Add to Chrome" button.
- Confirm the installation by clicking "Add Extension."
- Once installed, the Cookie Control icon will appear in your Chrome toolbar. Pin it to make it visible at the top.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues while using Cookie Control, try the following solutions:
- Cookies not visible: Make sure you have allowed Cookie Control to read and modify data on the websites you're visiting. Go to
chrome://extensions/
, find Cookie Control, and check its permissions.
- Extension not working: Restart Chrome or try reinstalling the extension. Clear your browser cache if the problem persists.
- Can't edit or delete cookies: Some websites may restrict cookie access due to security policies (e.g., HTTP-only cookies). Ensure the cookie isn't locked by the site.
- Newly added cookies not appearing: Refresh the page after adding a cookie. It may also help to clear your browser's cookies and try again.
- Developer mode issues: Disable developer mode after installing from GitHub to avoid performance issues or warnings in Chrome.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How do I search for cookies?
Click on the Cookie Control icon in your toolbar, and in the interface that appears, use the search bar to filter cookies by name or value.
2. How do I contribute to the extension?
Fork our repository on GitHub, make your changes in a new branch, and submit a pull request. We review contributions regularly.
3. Is Cookie Control safe to use?
Yes, Cookie Control is safe to use. It only accesses cookies for the currently active tab and does not track or send your data to third parties.
4. Can I use Cookie Control on other browsers?
Cookie Control is currently available only for Chrome. Support for other browsers may be considered in the future.
Contribute to Cookie Control
If you'd like to contribute to the development of Cookie Control, follow these steps:
- Fork our repository on GitHub.
- Create a new branch for your feature or bugfix.
- Submit a pull request for review.
Your contributions help us improve Cookie Control for everyone!