Browser Settings

Configure the following settings in your web browser.

Important In a lab where students share computers, make sure that browser data, including cached files and cookies, is automatically cleared between user sessions.

See your browser's help information for specific instructions.

  • Allow cookies and pop-up windows for the following sites:
    • cengage.com and subdomains of cengage.com such as gateway.cengage.com and ciam.cengage.com
    • sam.cengage.com
    • webassign.net
    • cengagenow.com and subdomains of cengagenow.com
    • cengage.celebrus.com

    Cengage uses an encrypted cookie file to authenticate your identity each time you give or request information like activities or grades. This helps to protect your information without requiring you to sign in repeatedly. The cookie is deleted when you sign out or close your browser.

    Note To allow pop-up windows, you might need to configure or turn off third-party extensions or toolbars in addition to your browser settings.
  • Accept third-party cookies.

    Third-party cookies are used for authentication with some learning management systems (LMS) such as Blackboard.

  • Allow JavaScript.

    This is the default setting.

  • Set your browser to check for newer versions of cached pages and refresh automatically.