Cookie domains not recognized with Netscape
 Technote (troubleshooting)
 
Problem(Abstract)
Netscape browsers do not recognize cookie domains that do not contain at least two periods. Netscape treats the cookie as if the domain is not specified. This can cause the client browser to send the cookie to inappropriate servers.
 
Cause
The Netscape cookie specification declares that a cookie domain must contain two periods. For example, mycompany.com will not be recognized as a valid cookie domain, and will be discarded by Netscape. However, .mycompany.com will work.
 
Resolving the problem
Other browsers, such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer, do recognize cookie domains that do not contain at least two periods. As a result, the cookie is only sent to servers in the domain it was intended for.

Ensure that your cookie domain has at least two periods. Some browsers automatically add the preceding period to correct a cookie domain that is not valid.

 
 
Cross Reference information
Segment Product Component Platform Version Edition
Application Servers Runtimes for Java Technology Java SDK
 
 


Document Information


Product categories: Software > Application Servers > Distributed Application & Web Servers > WebSphere Application Server > Sessions and Session Management
Operating system(s): Windows
Software version: 6.0
Software edition:
Reference #: 1163880
IBM Group: Software Group
Modified date: Sep 11, 2004