How do I know that the Firefox Private Network extension is on?

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Mozilla will end support for Firefox Private Network on June 20th, 2023. You'll no longer be able to subscribe to Firefox Private Network, or install, reinstall, or use the extension. As an alternative, learn more about creating a secure, private connection to the internet using Mozilla VPN.

Firefox Private Network is an extension which provides a secure, encrypted tunnel to the web to protect your connection and your personal information anywhere you use Firefox. The icon in your toolbar will show you if Firefox Private Network is on or off.

  • Off: The icon is grey fpn button grey
  • On: The icon is green fpn new button

  1. Click the Private Network button fpn new button on the toolbar to open the panel.
  2. Click the slider to turn it on or off.
    switch fpn on new

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