How do I set path while saving a cookie value in JavaScript?

Question

I am saving some cookie values on an ASP page. I want to set the root path for cookie so that the cookie will be available on all pages.

Currently the cookie path is

Answer 1

simply: document.cookie="name=value;path=/";

There is a negative point to it

Now, the cookie will be available to all directories on the domain it is set from. If the website is just one of many at that domain, it’s best not to do this because everyone else will also have access to your cookie information.