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I want to stay logged in longer. How can I change my timeout setting?
The default time out is an hour of inactivity. This is to keep your account secure in case you forget to log out, especially if you use a computer in your office or at a school. You can change this setting by clicking the blue person icon top right corner, and clicking profile. Then click the option gear icon on the top right, and select the session time out tab, and change your time out setting using the drop-down. 
Why do I need cookies?
You need a password to log in. Without cookies, your browser will forget that you entered the password as soon as you enter it, and you will get logged out for security. Check your computer’s security software (firewall, virus protection, etc.) to see if it is blocking cookies. 
How to enable cookies in your browser
How to enable cookies in your browser

Note: Since browsers are updated constantly, it is best to search for "enabling cookies in [browser of choice]" for the most recent info. The following information may have changed, and is provided as a courtesy.

 

Chrome:

  • Click the "customize and control" menu at the top right.
  • Click the "Settings" controls. A new tab will automatically open.
  • Click on "Show advanced settings...." near the bottom of the page.
  • Click on "Content settings...."
  • Under "Cookies," make sure that "Allow local data to be set (recommended)" is selected.
  • Click "OK."

 

Firefox:

  • Click the Firefox menu up top left. (On a Mac, click the Firefox menu.)
  • Select "Options", and then "Options" again. (On a Mac, select Preferences.)
  • Click the Privacy tab.
  • Click the "Firefox will..." dropdown and select "use custom settings for history".
  • Select the "Accept cookies from sites" checkbox.
  • Click the OK button.

 

 

Safari:

  • Click the Safari menu on the top right. It resembles a small gear icon. Or in newer versions of Safari click the "Safari" dropdown in the top left of your screen and select "Preferences"
  • Select "Preferences."
  • Click the Privacy tab.
  • In the "Block Cookies" section, select "Never."





 

Opera:

  • Click on the "Opera" menu at the top left of the browser.
  • Select "Settings" and "Preferences."
  • Choose the "Advanced" tab on the top of the new preferences window.
  • Choose the "Cookies" tab on the bottom left.
  • In the "Accept Cookies" section, select "Accept Cookies."
  • Click "OK" to accept changes.

Internet Explorer:

  • Click the Tools menu top right. It will look like a gear icon.
  • Select "Internet Options."
  • Click the Privacy tab.
  • Click the "Default" button (or manually slide the bar down to 'Medium').
    If you want to manually adjust your options, click the "Advanced" button to the left of "Default". This will give you more options for customization.
  • Click the "OK" button.



 


 


 
What if this doesn't work?
Cookies can also be blocked from other sources. Your Internet Security (like firewalls, virus protection or any special security) can be blocking cookies. You'll need to troubleshoot this by reviewing the help within the security program you are using.

Public access computers (like school, work, & library computers) often have special security installed which may block cookies. You'll have to disable this security if you wish to use this computer to edit your site. In some cases, it may be best to wait until you can access your own personal computer to edit your site.

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