At a glance
| Provider | Microsoft Identity Platform |
|---|---|
| Category | Strictly necessary |
| Consent required? | No |
| Typical domain | .login.microsoftonline.com |
Do you need consent for ESTSAUTHPERSISTENT?
No. ESTSAUTHPERSISTENT 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.
This is general guidance, not legal advice — always verify with a lawyer.
How FewCookies handles this cookie
FewCookies recognises ESTSAUTHPERSISTENT 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.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need consent for the ESTSAUTHPERSISTENT cookie?
No. ESTSAUTHPERSISTENT 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 ESTSAUTHPERSISTENT cookie do?
Persistent version of the Microsoft Entra authentication cookie that keeps the user signed in across sessions ("Stay signed in").
Who sets the ESTSAUTHPERSISTENT cookie?
The ESTSAUTHPERSISTENT cookie is associated with Microsoft Identity Platform and is classified as strictly necessary.