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Cookies can only be modified in a Server Action or Route Handler

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French Lop posted this in #help-forum
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French LopOP
I've read the provided documentation, but I'm unable to resolve the issue at hand. In a page.tsx file, I'm trying to set a cookie using ReadonlyRequestCookies.set method, which I assume works by using a [Set-Cookie header](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Reference/Headers/Set-Cookie).
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The error is self-explanatory. You cannot set cookies in page files.
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French LopOP
I'm prividing this for additional context
Giant panda
The error is self-explanatory. You cannot set cookies in page files.
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French LopOP
what'd be the correct course of action? To resort to Route handler?
Giant panda
Using server actions or route handlers, yes.
French LopOP
thanks
French LopOP
If I wish to set-cookie and also display a page, am I expected to do it with a redirect, or is there a way to return a page with a Route handler?