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Cookie String Parser

Cookie String Parser helps you parse a Set-Cookie header and extract readable cookie information.

What Is a Cookie String Parser?

A Cookie String Parser is an online tool that processes a Set-Cookie header and breaks its information into readable cookie attributes.

It can be useful for developers working with HTTP responses, browser cookies, authentication sessions, and web application debugging.

How Can We Parse a Cookie String?

To parse a cookie string using this tool:

  1. Paste the Set-Cookie header: Enter the complete Set-Cookie header into the input field.

  2. Enter the age: Provide the cookie's age value as required by the tool.

  3. Parse the cookie: Click Parse Cookie to process the provided cookie information.

  4. Review the result: The tool displays the parsed cookie details in a structured format.

Input: sessionId=abc123; Path=/; HttpOnly; Secure

Output: Cookie

Name: sessionId

Value: abc123

Attributes

  • path: /

  • httponly: true

  • secure: true

Security Warnings

  • Missing SameSite (CSRF risk)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Set-Cookie header? add
A Set-Cookie header is an HTTP response header that instructs a browser to create or update a cookie. It can contain the cookie name, value, expiration information, path, security settings, and other attributes.
How do I parse a Set-Cookie header? add
Paste your Set-Cookie header into the Cookie String Parser, enter the required age value, and click Parse Cookie. The tool processes the header and presents the cookie information in a readable format.
What does the age value mean in a cookie? add
The age value can represent cookie lifetime information used when processing cookie data. Its interpretation depends on the cookie configuration and the specific attributes provided in the Set-Cookie header.
Can I use this tool for debugging cookies? add
The Cookie String Parser can help developers inspect Set-Cookie headers and understand their contained attributes, making it useful when debugging HTTP responses and web application cookie behavior.