Backup, recovery, and sync

How do I set up Sync on my computer?

Use a Mozilla account to sync your bookmarks, history, passwords, add-ons and open tabs with another device, profile or version of Firefox.

Last updated: 6/11/24

Back up and transfer your Firefox data to a new device

Learn how to transfer your browser data when switching devices using Firefox Sync. Back up your bookmarks, history, passwords, etc. with your Mozilla account.

Last updated: 10/21/24

Manage the devices linked to your Mozilla account

Find solutions to help you manage the devices and services connected to your Mozilla account.

Last updated: 10/29/23

How do I choose what information to sync on Firefox?

Learn how to select what information (bookmarks, add-ons, browsing history and other data) to share across your devices with Firefox Sync.

Last updated: 5/7/24

Sync Firefox data

Learn what Sync is, how it works, what it lets you do and how to avoid data loss with Sync, Firefox and your Mozilla account.

Last updated: 3/15/24

Send Tab from Firefox desktop to other devices

The Send Tab feature lets you send pages from Firefox desktop to your phone or tablet so you can view them later.

Last updated: 1/27/24

How Firefox securely saves passwords

Learn how Firefox securely saves your passwords.

Last updated: 3/7/24

I've lost my Firefox Sync account information - What to do

This article explains what to do if you forget or lose your Mozilla account password and can't access your Sync account.

Last updated: 8/21/24

Access your add-ons with a Mozilla account

The addons.mozilla.org (AMO) site is using Mozilla accounts to offer a more integrated experience across all Mozilla services and products.

Last updated: 7/25/24

How Firefox Sync keeps your data safe even if TLS fails

Firefox Sync encrypts your data before it ever leaves your device, and ensures that the password to unlock this encryption is never transmitted to the server.

Last updated: 10/29/23

Disable Firefox Sync

Learn how to turn off Firefox Sync if you’d like to use your Mozilla account without syncing data such as, bookmarks, history and tabs.

Last updated: 10/30/23

View synced tabs from other devices

How to open tabs across your desktop and Android devices.

Last updated: 10/13/23

Using a Primary Password with Sync

Learn how to use Sync in Firefox with a Primary Password (formerly known as a “Master Password”) for extra protection.

Last updated: 3/19/24

How do I delete my Mozilla account?

How to delete your Mozilla account.

Last updated: 10/29/23

Remove a synced device from your Mozilla account

Disconnect a device from your Mozilla account and stop syncing its data.

Last updated: 10/23/23

How do I know the status of my sync?

The Mozilla account toolbar icon tells you when you are signed in and syncing Firefox data. You can personalize it with your own avatar.

Last updated: 2/23/24

Sync logins in Firefox desktop

How to enable sync for logins and passwords on Firefox desktop

Last updated: 3/19/24

Changing your two-step authentication device for your Mozilla account

What to do if you have two-factor authentication (2FA) setup on your account and need to migrate to a new device or phone.

Last updated: 10/23/23

What happened to Firefox Send?

Firefox Send has been discontinued as of September 17th, 2020. Thank you for trying Firefox Send in the past.

Last updated: 7/4/23

Delete sync data from Firefox by signing out of your Mozilla account

How to sign out of your Mozilla account and remove your synced data from a device.

Last updated: 11/9/23

How to share URLs on Firefox for macOS

Learn how to share URLs of the websites you visit on Firefox for macOS.

Last updated: 8/6/24

Firefox Sync - Take your bookmarks, tabs and personal information with you

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Last updated: 3/5/14

Disable Firefox Sync on a lost phone or tablet

This article describes what you should do to prevent someone from accessing your passwords on a lost device with Firefox Sync.

Last updated: 10/29/23

Sign in to Pocket with your Mozilla account

Learn how to sign in to Pocket with your Mozilla account and resolve issues with signing in.

Last updated: 10/9/24

Change your Mozilla account password

How to change your Mozilla account password if you detect strange activity on your account.

Last updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

Sync custom preferences

Firefox Sync allows you to sync your preference settings across all your Firefox Desktop devices. Learn more.

Last updated: 6/17/22

Why can’t I use Firefox sync with my Google or Apple ID?

You can use your Google or Apple ID to sign in to all Mozilla products and services.

Last updated: 4/15/24

How do I submit a bug for Firefox Sync?

Submitting a bug for Sync? Please include these details.

Last updated: 8/9/22

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