How do I enable cookies?

Public Purchase requires cookies to be enabled before you login.  A cookie is a small file that is written to your computer when you login or view certain web pages. Public Purchase uses cookies when you login to ensure security and customize your experience during your browsing session. When you close your browser all Public Purchase cookies will be deleted.

To Enable Cookies click on your browser type below.  The instructions below will help you enable cookies on your browser.  Once you have your cookies enabled, try logging in again.

AOL 7.0   Top of Page
  1. Select "Preferences".
  2. Click on "Internet Properties (WWW)".
  3. Click the "Privacy" Tab.
  4. Click the "Advanced" Button.
  5. Click on the checkbox for "Override Automatic Cookie Handling".
  6. Click "Accept" for "First Party Cookies" - You can leave "Third Party Cookies" Blocked.
  7. Click the "OK" Button.
  8. Click the "OK" Button again.
  9. Close "Preferences".
  10. Click the "Home" Tab to return to the Main Page.
  11. Click "Login" to login in Public Purchase.

AOL 6.0   Top of Page
  1. Click on "MY AOL".
  2. Click "Settings".
  3. Click "Preferences".
  4. Click on "Internet Properties (WWW)".
  5. Click on the Security tab.
  6. Click on the "Internet Zone", then click on the "Custom" button on the bottom of the window. The Security Settings window will appear.
  7. Scroll down until you see "Cookies".
  8. Click "Enable" for the Allow per-session cookies option.
  9. Click "OK" to exit.
  10. Click the "Home" Tab to return to the Main Page.
  11. Click "Login" to login in Public Purchase.

AOL 5.0   Top of Page
  1. Click on "MY AOL".
  2. Click "Preferences".
  3. Click on "WWW"
  4. Click the "Internet Zone", then either select a "Security Level" other than "High," or: Select the "Custom Level" Button.
  5. Scroll down to the "Cookies" section and click "Enable" for both cookie options.
  6. Click the "OK" Button.
  7. Click the "Home" Tab to return to the Main Page.
  8. Click "Login" to login in Public Purchase.

Firefox 2.0 & 3.0   Top of Page
  1. Click on "Tools"
  2. Click on "Options...".
  3. Click on "Privacy"
  4. Make sure the checkbox "Allow sites to set cookies" is checked.
  5. Click the "OK" Button.
  6. Click the "Home" Tab to return to the Main Page.
  7. Click "Login" to login in Public Purchase.

Internet Explorer 6.0 & 7.0   Top of Page
  1. Click on your browser's "Tools" menu and select "Internet Options."
  2. Click the "Privacy" Tab.
  3. Click the "Advanced" Button.
  4. Check the Box for "Override Automatic Cookie Handling."
  5. Select "Accept" for "First Party Cookies" - You can leave "Third Party Cookies" Blocked.
  6. Click the "OK" Button.
  7. Click the "OK" Button again.
  8. Click the "Home" Tab to return to the Main Page.
  9. Click "Login" to login in Public Purchase.
If you would prefer to only allow cookies for our site:
  1. Click on your browser's "Tools" menu and select "Internet Options."
  2. Click the "Privacy" Tab.
  3. Under "Web Sites" click "Edit"
  4. In the textarea under "Address of Web site" enter www.publicsurplus.com
  5. Click "Allow"
  6. Click "OK" to close the window
  7. Click "OK" again to close the Internet Options window.
  8. Click the "Home" Tab to return to the Main Page.
  9. Click "Login" to login in Public Purchase.

Internet Explorer 5.0 & 5.5   Top of Page
  1. Click on your browser's "Tools" menu and select "Internet Options."
  2. Click on the Security tab.
  3. Click the Internet zone, then either select a security level other than "High," or: Select the "Custom Level" button.
  4. Scroll down to the "Cookies" section and click "Enable" for both cookie options.
  5. Click "OK"."
  6. Click the "Home" Tab to return to the Main Page.
  7. Click "Login" to login in Public Purchase.

Internet Explorer 4.0   Top of Page
  1. Click on your browser's "View" menu and select "Internet Options."
  2. Click the "Advanced" Tab.
  3. Scroll down to the "Security" Section.
  4. Click Cookies and click "Always Accept Cookies".
  5. Click "OK".
  6. Click the "Home" Tab to return to the Main Page.
  7. Click "Login" to login in Public Purchase.

Internet Explorer 5.2 for Macintosh   Top of Page
  1. Click on your browser's "Explore" Menu and select "Preferences."
  2. Click "Receiving Files" section and then select "Cookies."
  3. Change the "When receiving cookies:" to "Never Ask."
  4. Click "OK".
  5. Click the "Home" Tab to return to the Main Page.
  6. Click "Login" to login in Public Purchase.

Internet Explorer 5.0 - 5.1 for Macintosh   Top of Page
  1. Click on your browser's "Edit" Menu and select "Preferences."
  2. Click "Receiving Files" section and then select "Cookies."
  3. Change the "When receiving cookies:" to "Never Ask."
  4. Click "OK".
  5. Click the "Home" Tab to return to the Main Page.
  6. Click "Login" to login in Public Purchase.

Netscape 6.x or 6.2 (Mac and PC)   Top of Page
  1. Click on your browser's "Edit" Menu and select "Preferences."
  2. Click on the Arrow Button on "Privacy and Security"
  3. Click on "Cookies"
  4. Click "Enable All" or "Enable Originating"
  5. Click "OK".
  6. Click the "Home" Tab to return to the Main Page.
  7. Click "Login" to login in Public Purchase.

Netscape 4.08 - 6.0 (Mac and PC)   Top of Page
  1. Click on your browser's "Edit" Menu and select "Preferences."
  2. Click the "Category" column and select "Advanced."
  3. Click "Cookies" and select "Enable" or "Accept" all cookies.
  4. Click "OK"."
  5. Click the "Home" Tab to return to the Main Page.
  6. Click "Login" to login in Public Purchase.

Safari for Macintosh   Top of Page
  1. Click on your browser's "Safari" Menu and select "Preferences."
  2. Click on "Security"
  3. Under "Cookies" make sure either "Always" or "Only from sites you navigate to" is selected
  4. Click "OK" to close the window
  5. Click the "Home" Tab to return to the Main Page.
  6. Click "Login" to login in Public Purchase.