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When I try to use Firefox to create an account on Stack Overflow, it told me that

"Stack Overflow requires cookies for authentication -- are your browser cookies enabled for this domain?"

It works when I use IE, but I don't want to use IE.

My Question: How do I fix this?

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  • Are cookies enabled in your Firefox configuration?
    – George Cummins
    Commented Jul 11, 2013 at 19:50
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    See also Network Login Troubleshooting.
    – Arjan
    Commented Jul 24, 2014 at 9:57
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    To the downvoters: This is a legitimate question due to an apparent but in SO. When a user logs out, no new users can sign up until the cookies are manually cleared. When trying to sign up, they get this message despite the fact that cookies (and third-party cookies) are enabled in their browser.
    – dotancohen
    Commented Nov 25, 2015 at 17:19

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Clear your Cookies and Cache.

Go to History > Clear Recent History... >

A pop-up window will show up called Clear All History. Top of the window there is a list drop-box, choose everything, show details by clicking the side button, select Cookies and Cache, now press Clear Now.

Why do you have to clear the cookies?

You have to clear the old guest cookie that was stored before getting the new registered user cookie. And then you will be able to continue your registration for stackoverflow site.

All done.

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    How does clearing the cookies help store them for the domain?
    – ChrisF Mod
    Commented Jul 24, 2014 at 8:42
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    You have to clear the old guest cookie that was stored before getting the new registered user cookie. And then you will be able to continue your registration for stackoverflow site.
    – BeyondNero
    Commented Jul 24, 2014 at 12:11
  • You might want to explain that in the answer then.
    – ChrisF Mod
    Commented Jul 24, 2014 at 12:12
  • @user3871993 did it actually work for you, or are you just guessing?
    – Shadow Wizard
    Commented Jul 24, 2014 at 12:19
  • It worked for me about an hour ago and now am a registered user. So to answer your question, yes, it did work like a charm.
    – BeyondNero
    Commented Jul 24, 2014 at 12:26
  • Its also works for chrome. I try it minutes ago.
    – f_media
    Commented Apr 25, 2015 at 6:47
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If you get the following error message:

Stack Overflow requires cookies for authentication -- are your browser cookies enabled for this domain?

You can try this:

  • For chrome: Open a new browser window with new incognito window (Ctr+Shift+n).
  • For firefox: Open a new browser window with new private window (Ctr+Shift+p)
  • Go to sign up again.
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