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What is the laravel_session cookie?

Session cookie generated by the Laravel PHP framework. It is set by Laravel and classified as "Strictly necessary". No consent required.

At a glance

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

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need consent for the laravel_session cookie?

No. laravel_session 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 laravel_session cookie do?

Session cookie generated by the Laravel PHP framework.

Who sets the laravel_session cookie?

The laravel_session cookie is associated with Laravel and is classified as strictly necessary.