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Cookie glossary · Strictly necessary

What is the __cfseq cookie?

Cloudflare cookie that tracks the order and timing of a visitor's requests to enforce sequence-based security rules. It is set by Cloudflare and classified as "Strictly necessary". No consent required.

At a glance

Provider Cloudflare
Category Strictly necessary
Consent required? No
Typical domain Varies (first-party)

How FewCookies handles this cookie

FewCookies recognises __cfseq from our database of 1,300+ known cookies and classifies it automatically as "Strictly necessary". The free check tells you whether this cookie is detected on your site and whether your banner handles it correctly — an instant, surface-level check, no account needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need consent for the __cfseq cookie?

No. __cfseq is a strictly necessary cookie, exempt from consent under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive and Law 506/2004. You may use it without the visitor's prior agreement.

What does the __cfseq cookie do?

Cloudflare cookie that tracks the order and timing of a visitor's requests to enforce sequence-based security rules.

Who sets the __cfseq cookie?

The __cfseq cookie is associated with Cloudflare and is classified as strictly necessary.