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Cookie Setup

How to get cookies for private content.

ℹ️ When do you need cookies?
Only for private content like stories, private accounts, or age-restricted videos. Public content works without cookies.

Getting Cookies (Easy Method)

Use a browser extension to export cookies as JSON - much easier than manual copy!

Recommended Extensions:

  • Cookie Editor - Chrome / Firefox / Edge
  • Cookie-Editor - Available on all browsers
  • EditThisCookie - Chrome classic
1

Install Cookie Editor

Install from Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons

2

Log in to the platform

Open Facebook/Instagram/Weibo and log in to your account

3

Open Cookie Editor

Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar

4

Export as JSON

Click "Export" or "Export All" button to copy cookies

5

Paste in XTFetch

Go to Settings → Cookies → Paste the JSON

JSON Format Example:

[
  { "name": "sessionid", "value": "123...", "domain": ".instagram.com" },
  { "name": "ds_user_id", "value": "789...", "domain": ".instagram.com" }
]

✨ Tip: XTFetch automatically parses JSON format and extracts the required cookies!

Platform-Specific Cookies

Facebook

Optional

Required: c_user and xs

c_user=123456789; xs=abc123...

Instagram

Optional

Required: sessionid

sessionid=123456789%3Aabc123...

Weibo

Required

Required: SUB

SUB=_2A25abc123...

⚠️ Keep your cookies private
Never share your cookies. They can be used to access your account.

🔒 Encrypted storage
XTFetch encrypts your cookies with AES-256 before storing them locally.