Configure a Cookie Destination create-cookie-destination
A cookie destination returns and writes data to a cookie in the user’s browser. The cookie contains data that can be read by other platforms that have access to the page. Follow these instructions to create a cookie destination with Destination Builder.
To create a new cookie destination, go to Audience Data > Destinations > Create New Destination and complete the sections as described below.
Basic Information basic-information
This section contains fields and options that start the cookie destination creation process. To complete this section:
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Click Basic Information to expose the controls.
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Name the destination. Avoid abbreviations and special characters.
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(Optional) Describe the destination. A concise description is an effective way to define or provide more information about a destination.
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In the Category list, choose Custom.
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In the Environment list, select Browser. You cannot configure cookie destinations for native mobile environments, such as Android or iOS apps.
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In the Type list, click Cookie.
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(Optional) Select an Auto-fill Destination Mapping. Options include:
- Segment ID: Automatically adds and sends the segment ID to the destination.
- Integration Code Value: Automatically adds and sends the segment integration code to the destination mapping. The integration code is a unique identifier created and used by the customer. It is limited to 255 characters, maximum.
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Click Next to go to the Configuration settings or click Data Export Labels to apply export controls to the destination.
Data Export Labels data-export-labels-cookies
This section contains options that apply data export controls to a cookie destination. Skip this step if you do not use data export controls. To complete this section:
- Click Data Export Labels to expose the controls.
- Select a label that corresponds to data export control applied to the destination (see Add Export Labels to a Destination for details).
- Click Save.
Configuration configuration
This section contains fields and options that let you set up the cookie for your destination.
%20 and semicolons are encoded as %3B.To complete this section:
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Click Configuration to expose the controls
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Name the cookie. Avoid abbreviations and special characters.
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Choose a data format option. These options let you choose the delimiters and separators for the key-value pairs that send segment data to a destination. Format options include:
- Single key: Lets you set the key in a key-value pair. You’ll set the value after you select a segment in the Segment Mappings section below.
- Multi key: Lets you set the key and value for a key-value pair. You’ll create the key-value pair after you select a segment in the Segment Mappings section below.
See Standard and Serial Key-Value Pairs for more information about these data elements.
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Click Save.
All other settings are optional. For more information about the Cookie Domain and Publish data to settings, see Optional Settings for Cookie Destinations.
Segment Mappings segments-mapping
This section lets you search for and add segments to your destination. To complete this section:
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Click Segment Mappings to expose the controls.
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In the Search and Add Segments box, start typing the name of a segment or click Browse All Segments to browse a list of available segments.
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Click Add Selected Segments when you find the segment you want to use. Adding a segment opens the Edit Mapping window.
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In the Edit Mapping dialog:
- Mapping lets you set a value for the key specified in the Configuration section above.
- Publish from lets you set start and end date for the destination. If the end date is blank, the destination never expires.
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Click Save.
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Click Done.