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# Importing cookies

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Cookies [exported from an Incogniton profile](/cookie-management/exporting-cookies.md), or collected outside the app entirely, can be loaded directly into any profile. It's the faster path when a profile needs an established history before going live on an account.

Follow these steps to import cookies into a profile:

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### Open Import cookies

Right-click the profile you want to import cookies into, go to **Browser Management**, and select **Import Cookies**.

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### Add and save cookies

Under **Cookie Format**, select the format that matches your cookie data. The available options include **JSON**, **Netscape**, **Base64 JSON**, and **Base64 Netscape**.

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A successful cookie(s) import notification means the cookies are live in the profile and take effect the next time you start a session.