Ensure cookies are formatted correctly, especially when setting multiple cookies, to avoid any syntax errors that could prevent them from being sent properly.
When using a cookie file, make sure it adheres to the Netscape cookie file format to ensure compatibility with cURL.
Use the -c option to save cookies from server responses, which can be useful for handling session-specific data in subsequent requests.
When passing cookies directly in the header, ensure proper encoding and formatting to maintain the integrity of the data.
Ensure that the domain and path in your cookie file correctly match the request URL to avoid cookies being rejected by the server.
Regularly update your cookie values and expiration times to reflect the current session states, especially when dealing with authentication cookies.
Verify that your cookies do not contain sensitive data in plaintext; consider encrypting values to enhance security.
Test your cURL commands in a controlled environment to ensure that cookies are being sent and received as expected before deploying in a production environment.
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