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Cookie glossary · Strictly necessary

What is the __RequestVerificationToken cookie?

ASP.NET anti-forgery verification token for form protection. It is set by ASP.NET and classified as "Strictly necessary". No consent required.

At a glance

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

How FewCookies handles this cookie

FewCookies recognises __RequestVerificationToken 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 __RequestVerificationToken cookie?

No. __RequestVerificationToken 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 __RequestVerificationToken cookie do?

ASP.NET anti-forgery verification token for form protection.

Who sets the __RequestVerificationToken cookie?

The __RequestVerificationToken cookie is associated with ASP.NET and is classified as strictly necessary.