Google Chrome
To enable all cookies in Google Chrome (PC or Mac)
In Chrome, click the Chrome menu icon (three dots in the upper right)
Click Settings
In the Privacy and security section, click Third-party cookies
Make sure that Block third-party cookies and Block all cookies are not selected
To enable cookies for a single site in Google Chrome (PC or Mac)
In Chrome, click the Chrome menu icon (three dots in the upper right)
Click Settings
In the Privacy and security section, click Third-party cookies
Under Sites allowed to use third-party cookies, click the Add button
Enter the web address. The web address for Blackboard at NIU is https://webcourses.niu.edu
Click the Add button
To enable all cookies in Google Chrome (iPhone or iPad)
Open the iOS Settings (gear icon)
Scroll and select Chrome, or swipe down to use the search field
Enable the Allow Cross-Website Tracking slider
Firefox
In Firefox, it isn't possible to enable all cookies. Instead, you will need to enable them specifically for each site individually.
To enable cookies for a specific site in Firefox (PC or Mac)
Visit the website
At the left of the address bar, click the shield icon
At the top right of the panel, toggle off the Enhanced Tracking Protection switch. This will disable Enhanced Tracking Protection for the site and will automatically reload the page
Repeat this process for any other pages where you need to allow cookies.
Safari
It isn't possible to approve cookies for only certain sites in Safari. You will need to enable all cookies, instead.
To enable all cookies in Safari (Mac)
In Safari, open the Safari drop-down menu and click Preferences
Click Privacy in the top panel
Ensure that Prevent cross-site tracking and Block all cookies are both unchecked
To enable all cookies in Safari (iPhone or iPad)
Open the iOS Settings (gear icon)
Scroll and select Safari, or swipe down to use the search field
Disable the Allow Cross-Website Tracking slider
Disable the Block All Cookies slider