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What is the ROUTEID cookie?

OVH routing cookie for load balancing between servers. It is set by OVH and classified as "Strictly necessary". No consent required.

At a glance

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

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need consent for the ROUTEID cookie?

No. ROUTEID 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 ROUTEID cookie do?

OVH routing cookie for load balancing between servers.

Who sets the ROUTEID cookie?

The ROUTEID cookie is associated with OVH and is classified as strictly necessary.