JavaScript · Collections, storage and utilities

sessionStorage

Like localStorage but cleared when the tab closes.

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Syntax

sessionStorage.setItem(key, value)

Example

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try {
  sessionStorage.setItem("step", "2");
  console.log(sessionStorage.getItem("step"));
} catch {
  console.log("Storage is blocked in this sandbox.");
}

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