Technical Requirements

MagazineGoldCard.com is designed to take advantage of the latest techniques in web design and user experience. As a result certain older Internet browsers and browsers with certain features disabled will not work properly with this website. This page gives a basic set of requirements for correct operation.

Which Internet browsers are compatible with this website?
Do I need to have Javascript turned on?
Do I need to allow cookies from this site?

Q. Which Internet Browsers are compatible with this website?

A. We understand that there are a lot of browsers out there and everybody has their preference. We have done our best to test this website in the "major" browsers on the desktop as well as mobile devices. The site is known to be compatible with the list of browsers below. You can certainly try a browser or platform not on this list but, as they say, your mileage may vary.

Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7
- Internet Exploer 8 or greater.
- Mozilla Firefox 3.5 or greater.
- Google Chrome 12 or greater.
Mac OSX Leopard/Snow Leopard
- Safari 5
Ubuntu Linux 10.04
- Mozilla Firefox 3.5 or greater.
Iphone/Ipod Touch IOS 3.1.3 or greater
- Safari 5
Android v2.3 or greater.
- Default Browser

Q. Do I need to have Javascript turned on?

A. In a word, yes. This site uses Javascript extensively to support its normal functionality. If you don't know what javascript is you probably have it turned on and don't need to worry. Here's a quick list to help you turn on Javascript if you need a hand:

Internet Explorer for Windows: From the Tools menu of IE, select the Internet Options. Click on the Security tab. Make sure the Internet globe icon is highlighted. Click on the Custom Level... button to bring up the security options for your browser. Search through the menu for the Active scripting option. Make sure Enable is selected. Click the OK button. Close this window and click the Refresh (F5) button of the page requiring Javascript.
Firefox for Windows: From the Tools menu of Firefox, select Options. Select the Content tab and check the Enable JavaScript option. Click OK to close this window, then click the Reload current page button of the page requiring Javascript.
Safari for Macintosh: Go to and select the "Preferences..." option in the "Safari" menu. Click on the "Security" icon in the top row of preference options. Under the "Web Content:" category, make sure the "Enable JavaScript" box is checked. Close this window and click the "Reload" button of the page requiring Javascript.
Safari for Windows: From the pull down menu that looks like a gear, select the "Preferences..." option. Click on the "Security" icon in the top row of preference options. Under the "Web Content:" category, make sure the "Enable JavaScript" box is checked. Close this window and click the "Reload" button of the page requiring Javascript.
Firefox for Macintosh: Choose "Preferences..." under Firefox's menu bar. Select the "Content" tab and check the "Enable JavaScript" option. Close this window and click the "Reload current page" button of the page requiring Javascript.

Q. Do I need to allow cookies from this site?

A. In a word, yes. This site uses cookies for session management as well as authentication and "remembering" you. We will detail the steps you can use to allow cookies for our site and we'll explain what cookies we issue and why. If all else fails you can try a computer in another location, for example if you are at the office your home computer may work without any trouble.

How can I make sure that cookies are setup correctly so I can use your site and get my magazine?

The easiest solution is to tell your browser to allow all cookies from our site. You can try to change the entire cookie policy for your browser but sometimes network admins prevent this. You should be able to do the following though:

Internet Explorer: Select: Tools -> Internet Options -> Privacy. Then click the Sites button. Where it asks for "Address Of Website" enter magazinegoldcard.com and click the button that says allow. Click ok, then click ok again. You should now be able to use the site. Go to our homepage and try it out.
Firefox: Select: Tools -> Options -> Privacy. In the middle box that reads "History" set the drop down to Remeber History. Alternatively set it to use custom settings for history then check the accept cookies box. If you can't and the box is unchecked, click the exceptions button. In the box "address of website" enter magazinegoldcard.com, then click allow. Now click close and then click ok.
Chrome: See here.

But what are you using these cookies for?

Here's a rundown of the cookies we use and what they are for.

ASP.NET_SessionId: This is a standard "Session" cookie issued by ASP.NET's runtime services. This allows us to create consistancy for you from page to page.
IRSAuth: This cookie is issued after you provide your magazine voucher to the site. Once you have provided it we remember the code as you move through the site. Usually when things aren't working it is this cookie that is being blocked.
IRS_EncryptedSiteCookie: This is a cookie that contains 2 values. Your user name and the voucher you have entered. This cookie presists so that when you come back later we know who you are. We encrypt this cookie to prevent tampering.
EnabledCookieVerificationCookie: This cookie is issued and then checked for on a second page. If it exists on that second page we know that you are accepting cookies and we don't need to warn you that the site won't work correctly.

Q. I'm still struggling, what should I do?

A. We're sorry to hear that you're still having trouble. Please complete our quick form and send us the code used. We will be happy to investigate further.