"Please enable cookies. SORRY, YOU HAVE BEEN BLOCKED" – How to Resolve the Issue
If you encounter the message "Please enable cookies. SORRY, YOU HAVE BEEN BLOCKED" while trying to access a website, it typically indicates that the site requires cookies to function properly, but your browser settings are blocking them. Here’s a step-by-step guide to resolve this issue:
1. Check Your Browser Settings
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For Google Chrome:
- Open Chrome and click on the three dots at the top right corner.
- Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies.
- Ensure that Allow third-party cookies is selected[1][5].
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For Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox and click on the three lines at the top right corner.
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Ensure that Accept cookies and site data from websites (recommended) is selected.
2. Clear Browser Cache and Cookies
Sometimes, clearing the browser cache and cookies can resolve the issue:
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For Chrome:
- Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data.
- Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files, then click Clear data[5].
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For Firefox:
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Clear Data.
- Select Cookies and Site Data and Cached Web Content, then click Clear.
3. Check for Specific Site Exceptions
If you have blocked cookies for specific sites, you might need to add exceptions:
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For Chrome:
- Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies > Add.
- Enter the URL of the site you want to allow cookies for and click Add[5].
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For Firefox:
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Exceptions.
- Enter the URL of the site you want to allow cookies for and click Allow.
4. Consider Additional Factors
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Cloudflare Issues:
If you encounter a Cloudflare error, it might be due to a security rule blocking your access. In such cases, contacting the site owner or checking the Cloudflare Ray ID can help diagnose the issue[4]. -
Third-Party Integrations:
If you are using third-party integrations (e.g., Zapier), ensure that cookies are enabled for all involved services[2].
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "Please enable cookies. SORRY, YOU HAVE BEEN BLOCKED" issue and access the website as needed.