ARRAffinity Cookie

What does the ARRAffinity cookie do?

When using Microsoft Azure as a hosting platform and enabling load balancing, this cookie ensures that requests from one visitor's browsing session are always handled by the same server in the cluster. The ARRAffinity cookie is used by Microsoft Azure's App Service to load balance incoming requests across multiple instances of an application.

Why this cookie matters

This is a strictly necessary cookie. It enables essential website functionality such as security, accessibility, or network management.

As it's required for core functionality, this cookie is usually exempt from consent requirements under GDPR and other privacy laws.

How Cookifi helps you manage this cookie

Cookifi automatically detects cookies like ARRAffinity, categorises them, and gives you full control over when and how they load - based on your users' consent choices.

Whether you manage consent via Google Tag Manager, consent APIs (like the Shopify or WordPress Consent API), or prefer automatic cookie blocking or manual script control, Cookifi integrates seamlessly into your stack.

Built for technical marketers, business owners and developers, Cookifi offers flexibility without sacrificing compliance.