Specifies a way to create a stateful session with Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) requests and responses. It describes three new headers which carry state information between participating origin servers and user agents. Obsoletes RFC 2109.

The official specification of HTTP cookies. Obsoleted by RFC 2965.

Information and links on cookies from basic background information, to articles, technical specifications, and privacy issues from consumer groups. By Rajiv Shah.

A resource on Internet cookies, including what they are, how to block or stop them.

A list of frequently asked questions with answers. Covers cookie fundamentals, cookie creation, cookie retrieval, and other advanced topics. By David Whalen / Cookie Central.

Learn how Internet cookies work, see an example, and understand what all the media uproar is about.

An internet resource about deleting cookies with more resources and information about cookies.