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Set Cookie ​

Set Cookie Action

The Set cookie action lets you set a cookie value.

Note

In order to use this After-Action, you first need to create a cookie.

How it works ​

Once you selected the cookie that you want to update, you have to set a value in the Function editor, like so:

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return 'Hello World';

This will set the value of the cookie to the string Hello World.

Cookies in web app development are like little notes that your app leaves on a user's device to remember certain information.

Mostly, you will use cookies to store the user's authentication token after they log in, so your return statement will look like this:

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return r.create_login_session.data.authToken;

Aside from authentication, cookies are also handy for other purposes, such as:

  • Session Management: Cookies help in managing user sessions. They can store session IDs, allowing users to stay logged in even if they close the browser.

  • Personalization: Cookies can store user preferences, like theme choices or language settings, making the user experience more personalized.

  • Tracking and Analytics: Cookies are often used to track user behavior and gather analytics data. This helps in understanding user patterns and optimizing your app.

  • Shopping Carts: In e-commerce, cookies can be employed to store items in a user's shopping cart so that they persist between visits.

For more information about Cookies, check out our Cookie page in the Data Store.