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How to change or reset your Mozilla account password
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Whether you forgot your Mozilla account password or want to update it for security reasons, this guide will show you how to change or reset it.
Whether you forgot your Mozilla account password or want to update it for security reasons, this guide will show you how to change or reset it.
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Need help with changing or resetting your Mozilla Account password? Whether you forgot your password or want to update it for security reasons, this guide will walk you through the steps to set up a new one.
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=How do I change my Mozilla account password if I’m signed in to my account?=
If you can sign in to your Mozilla account, you can change your password by following these simple steps:
#Go to [https://accounts.firefox.com/signin Mozilla account Sign in].
#;[[Image:Sign in MA|width=350]]
#Sign in with your current password.
#In the ''Security'' section, next to ''Password'', click {button Change}.
#;[[Image:CHANGE PASSWORD]]
#Enter your old password, then your new password.
#Click {button Save} to complete the change.
#;[[Image:SAVE button|width=350]]
=Where can I reset my password if I can’t sign in to my account?=
If you can't sign in to your account, you can reset your password by following these steps:
#Go to [https://accounts.firefox.com/signin Mozilla Account Sign in].
#;[[Image:Sign in MA|width=350]]
#Click '''Forgot password?''' and follow the prompts.
#;[[Image:Forgot password|width=350]]
{note}'''Note for Sync users:''' Resetting your password will erase the encrypted data (like bookmarks and logins) on Mozilla's servers if you don’t have an Account Recovery Key. But don't worry, the data stored on your device won't be affected.{/note}
=I need to reset my Mozilla account password, but I have synced passwords, bookmarks, etc.=
You can use your account recovery key to complete your password reset and preserve your encrypted data in case you forget your password.
==What is the difference between browser data and encrypted data?==
===Browser data===
This data is stored on your computer or device. It includes things like your browsing history, passwords, bookmarks, and settings. As long as you still have access to the device and haven't erased the data, it will remain available.
===Encrypted data===
When you use Firefox’s sync feature, your data is stored on Mozilla's secure servers and encrypted for protection. This encrypted data can be accessed from any Firefox browser that device you sign in to (on Desktop or Mobile) with your Mozilla account.
==What happens to my browser data and encrypted data when I reset my password?==
If you previously enabled an account recovery key and you use it to reset your password, you will retain access to your encrypted data on Mozilla servers.
However, if you forget your password and reset it without using an account recovery key, your encrypted data will be erased for security reasons. Your existing browser data remains unaffected and can be used to replace your encrypted data after you’ve reset your account password.
Resetting your password does not affect your subscriptions or payment information, as that information is stored separately.
==Reset your password with your account recovery key==
If you forgot your password, follow these steps to reset it:
{note}'''Note:''' This will also reset your account recovery key.{/note}
#Go to the [https://accounts.firefox.com/reset_password Mozilla account password reset page] (or click '''Forgot password?''' from the sign in page).
#Enter your email address and click {button Continue}.
#;[[Image:Reset password|width=350]]
#You will receive an 8-digit confirmation code via email. See [[I'm having problems confirming my Mozilla account]] for help confirming your account.
#Enter the confirmation code and click {button Continue}.
#;[[Image:8 digit code|width=350]]
#Enter your account recovery key.
#;[[Image:Recovery key|width=350]]
#Create a new password.
#;[[Image:new password|width=350]]
#After resetting your password, a new account recovery key will be generated for you.<br>
'''Recovery keys expire after every use, so it’s important to replace the previous one you had saved.'''
;[[Image:new key|width=350]]
==Reset your password without your account recovery key==
To perform this password reset without a recovery key, it’s best to reset the Mozilla account from the same device where you last signed in and backed up your data. This allows Firefox to retrieve your browser data, which is necessary for the recovery process.
#Go to the [https://accounts.firefox.com/reset_password Mozilla account password reset page] (or click '''Forgot password?''' from the sign in page).
#Enter your email address and click {button Continue}.
#;[[Image:Reset password|width=350]]
#An 8-digit confirmation code will be emailed to you. See [[I'm having problems confirming my Mozilla account]] for help confirming your account.
#Enter the confirmation code and click {button Continue}.
#;[[Image:8 digit code|width=350]]
#If you have [[Secure your Mozilla account with two-step authentication|Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)]] enabled, you will be asked to enter the code from your application at this time.
#;[[Image:2fa code|width=350]]
#Create a new password.
{warning}'''Warning:''' If you are a Sync user and likely to have data stored on Mozilla’s servers, a warning will appear informing you that your encrypted browser data may be deleted. This applies only to data stored on the servers and will not affect the data stored locally on your device.{/warning}
'''For users with a recovery key configured:'''<br>
If you have a recovery key but clicked '''Can't find your recovery key?''', you will see a slightly different message regarding data recovery. In this case, you will be prompted with a screen guiding you to retrieve your recovery key or continue without it.<br><br>
'''For users with a recovery key who clicked ''Can't find your recovery key?'':'''
;[[Image:can't find recovery key|width=350]]
'''For users without a recovery key:'''
;[[Image:users without recovery key|width=350]]
==How do I restore my passwords, bookmarks, and settings once I’ve reset my Mozilla account password?==
If you’re using the same device, your data is already safe! Just sign in to Firefox with your new password and click '''Sync now''' in the Firefox menu.
If you are moving to a new device or if you are using a version of Firefox that no longer supports sync, you can transfer your data via the Firefox [[Back up and transfer your Firefox data to a new device|backup assistant]].
===Using the same device===
If you’re using the same device, your data is already safe!
#Sign into Firefox with your new password.
#Click '''Sync now''' in the Firefox menu.
===Using a new device===
#Sign in with your new password on your original device first.
#Click '''Sync now''' in the Firefox menu.
#Sign in with your new password on the new device and sync.
===If you are moving to a new device or using a version of Firefox that no longer supports sync===
If you are moving to a new device or using a version of Firefox that no longer supports sync, you can transfer your browser data via the Firefox [[Back up and transfer your Firefox data to a new device|backup assistant]] as long as you still have your original device.
===If you don't have your original device or the data was erased===
Regrettably, if your original device is unavailable or the data was erased during a crash or wipe, there is no way to restore your passwords, bookmarks, etc.
=I need to reset my Mozilla account password but I don’t have passwords, bookmarks or settings to restore=
If you just need to reset your password reset but don’t have any browser data to restore (passwords, bookmarks or settings) you can reset your password by following these steps:
==Reset your password==
#Go to the [https://accounts.firefox.com/reset_password Mozilla account password reset page] (or click '''Forgot password?''' from the sign in page).
#Enter your email address and click {button Continue}.
#;[[Image:Reset password|width=350]]
#An 8-digit confirmation code will be emailed to you. See [[I'm having problems confirming my Mozilla account]] for help confirming your account.
#;[[Image:8 digit code|width=350]]
#Enter the confirmation code from the email and click {button Continue}.
#If you have [[Secure your Mozilla account with two-step authentication|Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)]] enabled, you will be asked to enter the code from your application at this time.
#;[[Image:2fa code|width=350]]
#Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new password.
#;[[Image:new password|width=350]]
#After signing in with your new password, you’ll need to sign in again on all of your devices.
{note}'''Note for Sync users:''' We recommend creating an account recovery key. This allows you to securely restore your information (such as passwords, bookmarks and settings) in the event you forget your password again. This does not include subscription related information, as that is stored separately.{/note}
=Related content=
*[[I've lost my Firefox Sync account information - What to do]]
*[[I'm having problems confirming my Mozilla account]]
*[[Back up and transfer your Firefox data to a new device]]
This guide helps you update or recover your [[Mozilla account - Managing account data|Mozilla account]] password. If you’re signed in, you can change your password directly. If you’re locked out, you have reset options based on your account setup and data needs.
;[[Image:Mozilla account wrong password|width=400]]
{note} Before you begin, it’s important to understand the two types of data associated with your account: encrypted data, stored securely on Mozilla’s servers, and browser data, stored only on your device. Your choice of reset method will determine if this data is retained or erased.{/note}
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==Difference between browser data and encrypted data==
*Browser data includes information such as browsing history, bookmarks, saved passwords, and settings, stored directly on your device. This data remains accessible as long as you have the device and haven’t removed the data.
*Encrypted data is created when you use [[Sync Firefox data|Sync]]. You can choose to sync [[How do I choose what information to sync on Firefox?|selected data]], which is then stored on Mozilla’s servers in an encrypted form to ensure privacy and security. You can access encrypted data from any device where you’re signed in with your Mozilla account.
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==Impact on data after a password reset==
If you reset your account password with a [[Avoid getting locked out of your Mozilla account#w_set-up-an-account-recovery-key|recovery key]], you keep access to encrypted sync data (like bookmarks, passwords, and settings) on Mozilla’s servers. The recovery key keeps this data connected to your account. Without the recovery key, this synced data is erased for security. However, if you reset your password on a device that has a local copy of your data, signing in with your new password will re-upload the local data to [[Sync Firefox data|Sync]]. On a device without local data, the synced data will be permanently lost.
{note}'''Note''': Resetting your Mozilla account password doesn’t impact subscriptions or payment details, as these are managed separately.{/note}
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=Change your Mozilla account password=
If you’re signed in to your Mozilla account, click the heading below to view and follow the steps to change your password.
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==Change your account password while signed in==
If you can sign in to your Mozilla account, you can change your password by following these simple steps:
#Go to [https://accounts.firefox.com/signin Mozilla account Sign in].
#;[[Image:Sign in MA|width=350]]
#Sign in with your current password.
#In the ''Security'' section, next to ''Password'', click {button Change}.
#;[[Image:CHANGE PASSWORD]]
#Enter your old password, then your new password.
#Click {button Save} to complete the change.
#;[[Image:SAVE button|width=350]]
[[UI:details_end]]
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=Reset your Mozilla account password=
If you’re locked out, reset your password to regain access. Select the option that best fits your setup to keep your data intact.
==Reset password and keep encrypted data like bookmarks, history, and passwords==
<blockquote>If you’re locked out, a [[Avoid getting locked out of your Mozilla account#w_set-up-an-account-recovery-key|recovery key]] is required to reset your password without losing synced encyrpted data. Click the heading below for detailed steps.</blockquote>
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===Password reset with recovery key===
#Go to [https://accounts.firefox.com/signin Mozilla Account Sign in].
#;[[Image:Sign in MA|width=350]]
#Click '''Forgot password?''' and follow the prompts.
#;[[Image:Forgot password|width=350]]
#;{note}'''Note:''' This will also reset your account recovery key.{/note}
#On the [https://accounts.firefox.com/reset_password Mozilla account password reset page], enter your email address and click {button Continue}.
#;[[Image:Reset password|width=350]]
#You will receive an 8-digit confirmation code via email. See [[I'm having problems confirming my Mozilla account]] for help confirming your account.
#Enter the confirmation code and click {button Continue}.
#;[[Image:8 digit code|width=350]]
#Enter your account recovery key.
#;[[Image:Recovery key|width=350]]
#Create a new password.
#;[[Image:new password|width=350]]
#After resetting your password, a new account recovery key will be generated for you.<br>
#;{note}'''Note''': Recovery keys expire after every use, so it’s important to replace the previous one you had saved.{/note}
#;[[Image:new key|width=350]]
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==Reset password without keeping encypted data like bookmarks, history, and passwords==
<blockquote>Resetting your password without a recovery key deletes synced encrypted data (bookmarks, history, tabs, passwords) from Mozilla’s servers. Local copies on your device remain and can be re-synced upon sign-in.
</blockquote>
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===Password reset without recovery key===
{warning}'''Important for Sync users''': If you reset your password without a recovery key, all encrypted data saved through [[Sync Firefox data|Sync]] on Mozilla’s servers will be erased.{/warning}
#Go to the [https://accounts.firefox.com/reset_password Mozilla account password reset page] (or click '''Forgot password?''' from the sign in page).
#Go to [https://accounts.firefox.com/signin Mozilla Account Sign in].
#;[[Image:Sign in MA|width=350]]
#Click '''Forgot password?'''.
#;[[Image:Forgot password|width=350]]
#;{note}'''Note:''' This will also reset your account recovery key.{/note}
#On the [https://accounts.firefox.com/reset_password Mozilla account password reset page], enter your email address and click {button Continue}.
#;[[Image:Reset password|width=350]]
#An 8-digit confirmation code will be emailed to you. See [[I'm having problems confirming my Mozilla account]] for help confirming your account.
#Enter the confirmation code and click {button Continue}.
#;[[Image:8 digit code|width=350]]
#If you have [[Secure your Mozilla account with two-step authentication|Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)]] enabled, you will be asked to enter the code from your application at this time.
#;[[Image:2fa code|width=350]]
#Create a new password.
{warning}'''Warning:''' If you are a Sync user and likely to have data stored on Mozilla’s servers, a warning will appear informing you that your encrypted browser data may be deleted. This applies only to data stored on the servers and will not affect the data stored locally on your device.{/warning}
*'''For users with a recovery key configured'''
If you have a recovery key but clicked '''Can't find your recovery key?''', you will see a slightly different message regarding data recovery. In this case, you will be prompted with a screen guiding you to retrieve your recovery key or continue without it.
*'''For users with a recovery key who clicked 'Can't find your recovery key?' '''
;[[Image:can't find recovery key|width=350]]
*'''For users without a recovery key'''
;[[Image:users without recovery key|width=350]]
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==Reset password without keeping data like bookmarks, history and passwords==
<blockquote>If you only need to reset your password and don’t need to recover any data, click the section below and follow the steps.</blockquote>
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===Password reset without saving current data===
#Go to the [https://accounts.firefox.com/reset_password Mozilla account password reset page] (or click '''Forgot password?''' from the sign in page).
#Enter your email address and click {button Continue}.
#;[[Image:Reset password|width=350]]
#An 8-digit confirmation code will be emailed to you. See [[I'm having problems confirming my Mozilla account]] for help confirming your account.
#;[[Image:8 digit code|width=350]]
#Enter the confirmation code from the email and click {button Continue}.
#If you have [[Secure your Mozilla account with two-step authentication|Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)]] enabled, you will be asked to enter the code from your application at this time.
#;[[Image:2fa code|width=350]]
#Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new password.
#;[[Image:new password|width=350]]
#After signing in with your new password, you’ll need to sign in again on all of your devices.
{note}'''Note for Sync users:''' We recommend creating an account recovery key. This allows you to securely restore your information (such as passwords, bookmarks and settings) in the event you forget your password again. This does not include subscription related information, as that is stored separately.{/note}
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=Restore locally stored browser data after a Mozilla account password reset=
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==Restore data on the same device==
If you’re using the same device, your data is already safe!
#Sign into Firefox with your new password.
#Click {menu Sync now} in the Firefox menu [[Image:IG main menu]].
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==Restore data on a new device==
#Sign in with your new password '''on your original device first'''.
#Click '''Sync now''' in the Firefox menu [[Image:IG main menu]].
#Sign in with your new password on the new device and [[Sync Firefox data|sync]].
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==Move data to a new device or use an older Firefox version without sync support==
If you are moving to a new device or using a version of Firefox that no longer supports sync, you can transfer your browser data via the Firefox [[Back up and transfer your Firefox data to a new device|backup assistant]] as long as you still have your original device.
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==Recover data without the original device or after data loss==
If your original device is unavailable or data was erased in a crash or reset, the locally stored data — like passwords, bookmarks, and settings — cannot be recovered.
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=Related content=
*[[I've lost my Firefox Sync account information - What to do]]
*[[I'm having problems confirming my Mozilla account]]
*[[Back up and transfer your Firefox data to a new device]]