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Secure Cookie Flag
Web Security
A cookie setting that only sends the cookie over HTTPS.
Definition
The Secure flag tells the browser to send a cookie only over encrypted HTTPS connections.
In plain English
A cookie setting that only sends the cookie over HTTPS.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It reduces the chance of cookies leaking over insecure networks.
Example
Example: A login cookie is marked Secure so it won’t be sent over HTTP.