Setting WKWebView Cookies on iOS: A How-To Guide

If you're using a WKWebView in your iOS app and need to set cookies, it can be a bit tricky. But don't worry, this how-to guide will walk you through the process step-by-step.

First, you need to create a WKWebViewConfiguration object. This is where you'll set your website's preferences, including cookies. To do this, use the following code:

let configuration = WKWebViewConfiguration()
let cookie = HTTPCookie(properties: [
    .domain: "yourdomain.com",
    .path: "/",
    .name: "yourcookie",
    .value: "yourvalue"
])
configuration.websiteDataStore.httpCookieStore.setCookie(cookie!)

In this example, we're setting a cookie with the domain "yourdomain.com", path "/", name "yourcookie", and value "yourvalue". You can customize these values to match your website's cookie settings.

Once you've set your cookie in the configuration, you need to use that configuration when initializing your WKWebView. Here's an example:

let webView = WKWebView(frame: .zero, configuration: configuration)

And that's it! You've successfully set a cookie in your WKWebView. Just make sure to set the cookie before initializing your WKWebView, otherwise it won't be applied.

Overall, setting WKWebView cookies on iOS is a straightforward process once you know what to do. By following this how-to guide, you can ensure that your website's cookies are being properly stored and utilized in your iOS app.