Cookie Inspector Guide

Use the Cookie Inspector to parse Set-Cookie or Cookie headers and validate security, scope, and SameSite settings.

Quick steps

  1. Paste one or more Set-Cookie or Cookie headers.
  2. Click Analyze to parse attributes and warnings.
  3. Review flags like Secure, HttpOnly, SameSite, and expiry.

Best uses

  • Audit cookies for cross-site compatibility.
  • Check session cookies for HttpOnly/Secure.
  • Prepare compliance notes for privacy reviews.

Common issues

  • SameSite=None without Secure will be rejected.
  • Request cookies do not include attributes for validation.
  • Oversized cookies can be dropped by browsers.