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When you use Firefox, all your data such as bookmarks, passwords, and settings are stored in a “profile.” Creating multiple profiles allows you to keep separate browsing data, themes, or settings for different purposes, such as work and personal use. This guide walks you through the steps to create, customize, and manage Firefox profiles.
Table of Contents
Create a new profile
Want to start fresh with a new profile? Here’s how:
- In the toolbar, click the account icon
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- Click Profiles, then . Firefox will launch a new instance to create your new profile, meaning you will see two Firefox icons in your taskbar dock.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to set up your new profile. All of your changes will be saved automatically.
- When you’re finished, close the tab or click .
Customize a profile
After setting up a profile, you can continue to personalize it by tweaking its name, theme, and avatar.
- Profile name: Give your profile a unique name to help you spot it easily. Profiles are listed alphabetically.
- Profile theme: Pick a theme to give each profile a unique color scheme. This is especially useful if you have multiple profiles open at the same time; different themes help you instantly see which profile's window you’re working in.
- Profile avatar: Choose an avatar that will also help you identify your profile. You’ll also see your avatar as a badge on the Firefox icon in your taskbar dock that’s associated with that particular profile.
To update your profile:
- In the toolbar, click the account icon .
- Click the name of your current profile.
- Click the edit icon in the top-right corner to edit your current profile. To edit a different profile, click .
- Changes made to a profile’s customization are saved automatically. When you’re finished, close the tab or click
Open an existing profile
Switching profiles is super simple:
- In the toolbar, click the account icon .
- Click the name of your current profile.
- From the dropdown, just pick the profile you want to open.
Delete a profile
If you no longer need a profile, you can delete it easily by following these steps:
- In the toolbar, click the account icon .
- Click the name of your current profile.
- Click the edit icon in the top-right corner to proceed with deleting your current profile. To delete a different profile, click .
- At the bottom-right, click .
- Since deleting a profile is permanent, you can review the data that will be deleted, and then confirm by clicking . If you delete your last remaining profile, Firefox will re-open with a fresh profile.
Use Sync with a new profile
You can sync data from your new profile with other devices that are signed into your Mozilla account. To learn more, see How do I set up Sync on my computer? and How do I choose what information to sync on Firefox?.
Choose a profile at Firefox startup
To see the option to choose which profile will open when Firefox starts:
- In the toolbar, click the account icon .
- Click .
- Select Choose a profile when Firefox opens. If this is not selected, Firefox will open to the most recently used profile.
FAQs
Is this feature available on Android or iOS?
No, the profiles feature is currently not supported on Android or iOS.
Does creating a new profile log me into an account or affect my sync settings?
No, creating or managing profiles does not log you into a Mozilla account or change any sync settings. Sync remains separate, and profiles allow you to set up different browsing environments without linking them automatically to an account.
Will switching profiles mix my data if I’m signed into a Mozilla account?
No, switching profiles won’t merge or mix your data. Each profile keeps separate browsing data, bookmarks, and settings. You can only use a Mozilla account on one profile per device, so you can switch between profiles without worrying about data merging.
Should I back up my profiles?
The best way to protect your profile data is by creating a Mozilla account for each profile. Sync automatically protects your data across devices, ensuring easy access whenever you need it.
