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name: vpc-enable-local-browser-storage-for-notifications
title: Enabling local storage in your browser
description: To use VPC Notification history, you must allow local storage in your web browser. For the best experience, use Google Chrome or Chromium, Safari, Microsoft Edge, or Firefox.
last-updated: 2026-07-22
---

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# Enabling local storage in your browser
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To use VPC Notification history, you must allow local storage in your web browser. For the best experience, use Google Chrome or Chromium, Safari, Microsoft Edge, or Firefox.
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Use the following sections to check and change storage settings for your browser.

## Google Chrome and Chromium
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Chrome and Chromium treat cookies and local storage as the same thing. To check and adjust these settings, see [Turning cookies on or off in Google Chrome](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop).





## Safari
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Safari treats cookies and local storage as the same thing. To check and adjust these settings, see [Enabling cookies in Safari for Mac](https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac).



## Microsoft Edge
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To enable cookies and local storage with Edge, see [Temporarily allowing cookies and site data in Microsoft Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/edge/temporarily-allow-cookies-and-site-data-in-microsoft-edge).



## Firefox
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Firefox treats cookies and local storage as the same thing. To check and adjust these settings, see [Managing local site storage settings in Firefox](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/products/firefox).