IT 10-Second Lesson | What Are Cookies and Sessions? | Funifytools
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The web is stateless, so it uses cookies and sessions to remember users after login.
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A cookie is a small file saved on your device that stores preferences like dark mode or login info.
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A session is stored on the server, where it tracks your identity using a unique Session ID.
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Cookies can persist for a long time and enable auto-login, while sessions expire automatically for security.
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Together, they let websites recognize users — cookies handle preferences, sessions handle authentication.
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