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How to Use the Firefox Password Manager
Plus, why you should set a Firefox primary password
By Jack Wallen Jack Wallen Writer University of Indianapolis Purdue University University of Louisville Jack Wallen is a former Lifewire writer, an award-winning writer for TechRepublic and Linux.com, and the voice of The Android Expert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 28, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Home Networking The Wireless Connection Routers & Firewalls Network Hubs ISP Broadband Ethernet Installing & Upgrading Wi-Fi & Wireless What to Know
Open Firefox. Select the Menu button > Preferences > Privacy & Security. Scroll to Logins & Passwords and choose Saved Logins.Select Show Passwords. When prompted, choose Yes. View an entry. Choose Hide Passwords > Close when finished.Select the Use a primary password check box to prevent someone with access to your computer from viewing your passwords. This article explains how to use the Firefox Password Manager. It includes information on turning on the Firefox Primary Password feature for additional security. How to Use the Firefox Password Manager
Using Firefox's built-in password manager may not give you the ability to create strong, randomized passwords, but it will let you view all the passwords you've saved with the browser without having to use a third-party tool. To use the Firefox Password Manager, follow these steps: Open Firefox. Click the Menu button. Click Preferences. In the Preferences window, click Privacy & Security. Scroll down to Logins & Passwords and click Saved Logins. In the resulting window click Show Passwords. When prompted, click Yes. Locate the entry you want to view, and the username and password is ready. When you’ve finished, make sure to click Hide Passwords and then Close, to exit out of the Saved Logins window. How to Protect Saved Passwords in Firefox
There's a flaw in this system, though. As it stands, anyone can access your saved passwords in Firefox. To prevent that, enable the Firefox Primary Password feature. Then, no one will be able to view your passwords, unless they have the Primary Password. We highly recommend using this tool. Third-party password managers also use a primary password, so you only have to remember one. Here's how to set a primary password in Firefox. Open Firefox. Click the Menu button. Click Preferences. In the Preferences window, click Privacy & Security. Click the checkbox for Use a primary password. When prompted, enter and verify a new password. Click OK. Be sure that your password is not the same as any other password you use. And don’t forget that primary password. If you do, you won’t have access to your stored login credentials. Having your browser save your passwords isn’t always the best option. If someone were to gain access to your account, they would also have access to all of your stored passwords. For those truly concerned about security, your best bet is to never allow your browser to save your passwords and use of a third-party password manager. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use the Chrome Password Manager How to Delete Cookies in Every Major Browser How to Turn Off a Pop-Up Blocker on a Mac The 10 Best Password Managers of 2022 How to Save Passwords on an iPad How to Password Protect a Folder How to Find Saved Passwords on Mac Linksys E1000 Default Password How to Use Autofill in the Opera Browser How to Change Your Facebook Password How to Use the Microsoft Edge Password Manager How to Find the Windows Administrator Password How to Save Passwords in Chrome for iOS How to Use Lockdown Mode on Mac How to Find a Wi-Fi Password on an iPhone How to Control iPhone Safari Settings and Security Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies