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Cookie glossary · Marketing

What is the csrftoken cookie?

Instagram CSRF cookie used alongside advertising tracking on the platform. It is set by Instagram and classified as "Marketing". Requires consent.

At a glance

Provider Instagram
Category Marketing
Consent required? Yes
Typical domain .instagram.com

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need consent for the csrftoken cookie?

Yes. csrftoken is a "Marketing" cookie, so it is not strictly necessary. Under the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) and Romania's Law 506/2004, you must obtain the visitor's explicit consent before setting it.

What does the csrftoken cookie do?

Instagram CSRF cookie used alongside advertising tracking on the platform.

Who sets the csrftoken cookie?

The csrftoken cookie is associated with Instagram and is classified as marketing.