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
Install Cookie Editor
Install from Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons
Log in to the platform
Open Facebook/Instagram/Weibo and log in to your account
Open Cookie Editor
Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar
Export as JSON
Click "Export" or "Export All" button to copy cookies
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
Required: c_user and xs
Required: sessionid
Required: SUB
⚠️ 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.