What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that store data such as a username and password, and are used to identify your computer when you use a computer network. HTTP cookies are a type of cookie that are used to recognize specific users and enhance their web browsing experience. The information stored in a cookie is generated by the server when you connect to a website. It is tagged with a unique ID that is specific to you and your computer. As the cookie is transmitted between your computer and the network server, the server reads the ID and can provide you with the information you need.