What is the TYPO3_ORIGINAL_AUTOMATED_OPT_IN cookie?
TYPO3_ORIGINAL_AUTOMATED_OPT_IN is an HTTP cookie generated by the core or extensions of TYPO3, one of the most widely used open-source content management systems (CMS) in Europe, including on institutional and corporate websites.
The cookie typically appears when a visitor first interacts with certain TYPO3 forms or modules that implement an automated opt-in mechanism for an internal feature, unrelated to advertising or traffic analysis. It is set server-side by the TYPO3 application.
What data it stores
The stored value is usually a technical flag (such as yes/no or an internal token) that TYPO3 uses to remember that a specific automated opt-in process has already been initiated or completed within the current session. The exact value format can vary depending on the TYPO3 version and installed extensions, and this detail is not publicly documented.
The cookie is stored locally in the visitor's browser and is sent back to the TYPO3 site's own domain on subsequent requests, not to third-party servers.
What it is used for
The cookie serves a purely functional purpose: it helps the TYPO3 application keep track of session state for a triggered automated opt-in process, avoiding repeated re-initialization of the same mechanism on every page load.
For site administrators, its presence indicates the use of native TYPO3 components or extensions that manage such internal technical consent flows, distinct from marketing consent.
Does it require consent?
CookieFix classifies TYPO3_ORIGINAL_AUTOMATED_OPT_IN as strictly necessary, since it supports a technical session function of the TYPO3 platform without any tracking or advertising purpose.
- Under Article 5 of the ePrivacy Directive and the position of national data protection authorities, strictly necessary cookies do not require prior visitor consent.
- Site administrators must still disclose it explicitly in their cookie policy, including its category, purpose, and duration.
- It is good practice to periodically verify, after TYPO3 or extension updates, that this cookie retains its strictly necessary function.
How to block or delete TYPO3_ORIGINAL_AUTOMATED_OPT_IN
Visitors can delete or block this cookie through their browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari), in the per-site cookie management section. Being a session cookie, it is automatically removed when the browser closes.
Because it is strictly necessary, manually blocking it may affect the correct behavior of TYPO3 components that rely on it. At site level, administrators can use a CMP such as CookieFix, which automatically detects scripts and blocks any non-essential elements by default until consent is given, while allowing strictly necessary cookies like this one to keep the site running smoothly.
Frequently asked questions
It is a session cookie generated by the TYPO3 CMS, used to remember that an internal automated opt-in process has already been triggered or completed on the site.
No, since it is classified as strictly necessary, it does not require prior visitor consent under ePrivacy and GDPR, but it must still be disclosed in the cookie policy.
It is a session cookie, so it is automatically deleted when the visitor closes their browser.
No, it is set and read only by the TYPO3 site's own domain, with no transmission to external services.