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xcode2295
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How to remove s_vi cookie

  • January 13, 2023
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We use Adobe Launch and our IT team has mentioned removing s_vi cookie. How can we go about disabling it? Can it be done through Adobe Launch?

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Best answer by Jennifer_Dungan

When you add ECID, s_vi should stop getting sent on your analytics call, but if it exists Adobe is supposed to use that information to stitch the existing user record to the new ECID.

 

You shouldn't need to force s_vi to go away.

 

I checked our site... if I open an incognito window, no s_vi is set... but if I open my main browser I still have an s_vi.... Since ECID is the newest standard, Adobe will default to that as the primary id.. but their code still looks for and tries to sustain their backup ids like s_vi and s_fid... this shouldn't cause any issues.

 

Despite this: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/docs/id-service/using/reference/unique-vis-method.html?lang=en

 

which states the order that Visitor IDs are prioritized in, no "aid" is being send in my tracking call... only mid (despite still having an s_vi cookie).

 

I believe this is the processing order for identification, but how the AppMeasurement.js code (either through Launch, or self hosted the old fashion way) prioritizes the data is based on which User Identification is configured.

 

I believe that maybe the s_vi might be sent directly to the visitor id service for stitching... but your ECID will become the primary identification for the user as people start getting new ECIDs set.

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Jennifer_Dungan
Community Advisor and Adobe Champion
Jennifer_DunganCommunity Advisor and Adobe Champion
Community Advisor and Adobe Champion
January 13, 2023

I assume that this request is because you are transitioning to ECID.. but having the old s_vi helps adobe transition those users over the new ID system...

 

Or have you been on ECID for a while now? s_vi expire on their own after a year... assuming things like Safari ITP and all the new cookie policies across browsers don't delete them before then...

 

If you are using ECID, the s_vi cookies shouldn't be set any more.... and since the old cookies will eventually expire, what is the onus to forcibly remove them?

 

 

Or are you asking how to transition from using domain based user IDs such as s_vi and moving to ECID?

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xcode2295Author
Level 4
January 18, 2023

Thanks for the info. I am looking to get info for transitioning to ECID.. but having the old s_vi still firing. How can I remove s_vi and add ECID?

Jennifer_Dungan
Community Advisor and Adobe Champion
Jennifer_DunganCommunity Advisor and Adobe ChampionAccepted solution
Community Advisor and Adobe Champion
January 19, 2023

When you add ECID, s_vi should stop getting sent on your analytics call, but if it exists Adobe is supposed to use that information to stitch the existing user record to the new ECID.

 

You shouldn't need to force s_vi to go away.

 

I checked our site... if I open an incognito window, no s_vi is set... but if I open my main browser I still have an s_vi.... Since ECID is the newest standard, Adobe will default to that as the primary id.. but their code still looks for and tries to sustain their backup ids like s_vi and s_fid... this shouldn't cause any issues.

 

Despite this: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/docs/id-service/using/reference/unique-vis-method.html?lang=en

 

which states the order that Visitor IDs are prioritized in, no "aid" is being send in my tracking call... only mid (despite still having an s_vi cookie).

 

I believe this is the processing order for identification, but how the AppMeasurement.js code (either through Launch, or self hosted the old fashion way) prioritizes the data is based on which User Identification is configured.

 

I believe that maybe the s_vi might be sent directly to the visitor id service for stitching... but your ECID will become the primary identification for the user as people start getting new ECIDs set.

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