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What is the dwsid cookie?

Salesforce Commerce Cloud session identifier that maintains the visitor's shopping session. It is set by Salesforce Commerce Cloud (Demandware) and classified as "Strictly necessary". No consent required.

At a glance

Provider Salesforce Commerce Cloud (Demandware)
Category Strictly necessary
Consent required? No
Typical domain Varies (first-party)

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need consent for the dwsid cookie?

No. dwsid 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 dwsid cookie do?

Salesforce Commerce Cloud session identifier that maintains the visitor's shopping session.

Who sets the dwsid cookie?

The dwsid cookie is associated with Salesforce Commerce Cloud (Demandware) and is classified as strictly necessary.