ph_*
Used by PostHog to identify unique users across sessions and track their activity, which is essential for targeting surveys and attributing responses. This cookie typically contains a distinct user ID. • 1 year
_ph_opt_out
Stores a user's preference regarding opting out of PostHog tracking. • Indefinite
ph_distinct_id
Stores a unique identifier for the user to track their activity across sessions. • 1 year
ph_session_id
Tracks the current user session. • 30 minutes
ph_*_distinct_id
Identifies a unique user across sessions for analytics and session recording. The asterisk represents the project API key. • 1 year
ph_*_session_id
Used to track individual user sessions, allowing for analysis of user journeys within a single visit. • 30 minutes
ph_*:sessionid
Stores a unique ID for the user's current session for session replay and analytics. • 1 day
ph_*:distinct_id
A unique identifier for the user to track their activity across sessions. • 1 year
_ph_sess
Used to identify the current user session. • 30 minutes
_ph_id
Used to uniquely identify a user across sessions. • 1 year
ph_console_log
Used for debugging purposes, storing console log messages. • Session
ph_survey_id
Used to track if a user has seen or completed a survey. • 1 year
ph_*:_posthog_cookie
Used by PostHog to store information about the user's current session and identify repeat visitors. • 1 year
ph_*:_posthog_session_id
Used by PostHog to track the user's current session. • 30 minutes
ph_*:_posthog_props
Used by PostHog to store user properties. • 1 year
ph_phc_*
Used by PostHog to identify a unique user across sessions and devices. The '*' denotes a dynamic project ID. • 1 year
ph_session_*
Used by PostHog to group user events into a single session. The '*' denotes a dynamic project ID. • 30 minutes
ph_*:posthog_phc_*
Used by PostHog for session recording to identify unique users and sessions. The exact name may vary but typically includes 'phc_'. • 1 year
ph_*:posthog_session_id
Used by PostHog to identify the current user session for session recording. • Session
ph_posthog_distinct_id
Stores a distinct ID for the user, helping PostHog identify unique users. • 1 year
ph_posthog_session_id
Used to store a unique identifier for the current session. • 30 minutes
ph_posthog_persist
Used to persist user information and settings. • 1 year
ph_current_url
Stores the last URL visited by the user within the current session, used for session context. • Session
ph_next_url
Used to store the next URL in the user's journey, often for multi-page funnels or redirects. • Session
ph_persisted_properties
Stores various user properties that persist across sessions, such as device information or initial referrer. • 1 year
ph_sessionId
Used to identify the current user session. • 30 minutes of inactivity
ph_survey_seen_*
Tracks which specific surveys a user has already seen or interacted with, preventing repeated display of the same survey. • Session to 30 days
ph_opt_out
Records a user's preference to opt out of PostHog tracking. • 1 year
ph_*:_posthog
Used by PostHog to identify unique users and sessions, track events, and manage survey states. The '*' part is dynamic and represents the project ID. • 1 year
ph_permanent_session_id
Identifies a user's permanent session for longer-term tracking. • 2 years
ph_*: distinct_id
Identifies a unique user across sessions for analytics and survey targeting. • 1 year
ph_*: session
Tracks user session activity for analytics and survey display logic. • 30 minutes
ph_survey_id_*
Records which surveys a user has been shown or interacted with to manage display frequency and avoid repetition. • 1 year
ph_survey_shown_*
Stores whether a specific survey has been shown to a user to prevent repeated displays. • 1 year
__ph_opt_in_out
Stores a user's preference regarding tracking opt-in or opt-out. • 1 year
ph_persistent_session_id
Used to uniquely identify a user across sessions for persistent tracking. • 1 year
ph_survey_*
Used to track the state or display of specific surveys for a user, such as whether a survey has been shown or completed, to manage frequency and prevent re-display. • 1 year
ph_referral
Stores referral information about how the user arrived at the site. • 6 months
ph_current_session
Stores details about the current user session, often for session replay or survey targeting. • 30 minutes
ph_persistent_id
A unique identifier for the user, persistent across sessions. • 1 year
ph_token
Stores the project API key for authentication. • 1 year
ph_current_session_id
Tracks the current user session ID for analytics. • 30 minutes
ph_*:sessionId
Stores the session ID for a specific PostHog project. • 30 minutes
ph_*:posthog_survey_*
Stores the state of a specific survey for a user (e.g., seen, dismissed, completed) to manage survey display and avoid repetition. • 1 year
ph_phc_session_id
Unique identifier for a user's session in PostHog. • 30 minutes
__ph_opt_out
Set if the user has opted out of PostHog tracking. • 1 year
ph_console_tabs
Used by PostHog for internal console debugging purposes. • Session
ph_current_team_id
Used by PostHog for internal console debugging purposes, related to the current team context. • Session
ph_*_posthog
Used by PostHog to store a distinct ID for the user across sessions, enabling user identification. • 1 year
ph_*_posthog_session
Used by PostHog to identify and track a user's current session. • 30 minutes
ph_next_id
Temporary ID used during initial user identification. • 1 year
ph_*:session_id
Identifies a user's current session for recording and analytics purposes. • 30 minutes
ph_*:_phc_is_returning
Indicates if the user is a returning visitor to the site, used for analytics. • 1 year
ph_phc_posthog
Used by PostHog to identify a user across sessions and track their activity. • 1 year
ph_temporary_token
A temporary token used for anonymous tracking before a distinct ID is assigned. • 1 day
ph_survey_answer_in_progress_*
May store partial answers or survey progress for a specific survey to allow users to resume or prevent re-asking questions within the same session. • Session
