GitHub Cookie Guide
Method: Network Tab
STEP 1
Open Developer Tools FIRST
1. Open your browser (Chrome recommended) on a new tab.
2. Press F12 on your keyboard before opening any link.
3. Select the Network tab at the top. (If hidden, click the ">>" arrow).
STEP 2
Go to the Link
Now that the Network tab is open, copy and paste this link into the address bar and press Enter:
ЁЯСЙ https://github.com/settings/education/benefits
(You will see data starting to appear in the Network tab).
STEP 3
Filter "Benefits"
1. In the Network tab, find the Filter box (top left).
2. Type: benefits
3. Click on the name benefits that appears in the list.
STEP 4
Copy the Request Header Cookie
Look at the panel on the right side:
- Scroll down to the Request Headers section.
- Find the word Cookie:.
- Copy the ENTIRE text value next to it (Right click > Copy value).
тЪая╕П IMPORTANT: Use "Request Headers" only.
DO NOT use "Response Headers" or "General".
DO NOT use "Response Headers" or "General".
Example (Copy all of this):
_device_id=5ed19...; GHCC=Required...; user_session=TQK_0ou...;
_octo=GH1.1.1722...; GHCC=Required...; user_session=TQK_0ou...;
(It's fine if it starts with "_device_id" or "_octo". Just copy everything).
_device_id=5ed19...; GHCC=Required...; user_session=TQK_0ou...;
_octo=GH1.1.1722...; GHCC=Required...; user_session=TQK_0ou...;
(It's fine if it starts with "_device_id" or "_octo". Just copy everything).