Firefox How do I add a device to Firefox Sync?
This article will walk you through adding a second device (computer, Android phone or Android Tablet.) to your Firefox Sync account.
Adding a device to Firefox Sync requires you to have set up a Sync account first. If you haven't done that, please see How do I set up Firefox Sync?
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How do I Add a Device?
Do these steps in Firefox on a computer that already has your Sync account set up.
- In the Firefox Sync Account section, click on Add a Device and the Add a Device window will open.
- Enter the code in the Add a Device window as it's displayed on your second device. Then click . See Where can I find the code to add a device to Firefox Sync? for more information
- When the code is accepted you will see a Device Connected message in Firefox and your device will immediately begin syncing. Click to close the setup window and go back to the Sync panel.
- Click the button (or type about:home in the location bar) to bring up the default Firefox home page.
- At the bottom of the home page, click the Pair a Device link and the Firefox Sync Setup window will open.
- Enter the twelve character code generated on your other device and click .
Note: See Where can I find the code to add a device to Firefox Sync? for more information. - When the code is accepted you will see a Device Connected message and your device will immediately begin syncing. Click to close the setup window.
- Click the button (or type about:home in the location bar) to bring up the default Firefox home page.
- At the bottom of the home page, click the Sync link to open the Sync settings window.
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- Then click the Pair a device link and the Firefox Sync Setup window will open.
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- Enter the twelve character code generated on your other device and click .
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Note: See Where can I find the code to add a device to Firefox Sync? for more information.
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- When the code is accepted you will see a Device Connected message and your device will immediately begin syncing. Click to close the setup window.
How do I Add a Device when I'm not near my computer?
Do these steps on the device you are trying to add to Firefox Sync.
If you are trying to add a device to Firefox Sync and you are not near your computer so that you can enter the code, you can still get it done by entering your account information.
Add an Android or Maemo device
Do these steps in Firefox on your Android or Maemo device.
- Tap the Set up Firefox Sync button on the Firefox Start page.
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- Note: You can also access Sync through the main menu > > , see Controls.
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- Tap the "Advanced setup..." link.
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- Next, enter your Account Name (email address), Password, Recovery Key and tap .
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- Swipe left, tap the settings icon and select the Preferences tab.
- Under the Sync section, tap .
- From the Connect to Sync screen, tap I'm not near my computer...
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- Next, enter your Account Name (email address), Password, Sync KeyRecovery Key and tap .Your Sync Key is a long series of characters that was created for you when you set up your Sync account. You can find it by following the instructions in Where can I find my Sync Key?Your Recovery Key is a long series of characters that was created for you when you set up your Sync account. You can find it by following the instructions in Where can I find my Recovery Key?
Add another computer
Do these steps on the computer you are trying to add to Firefox Sync.
- Click .
- Click .
- Enter your Sync email address and password and then click .
- Enter your Sync Key and then click .
Your Sync Key is a long series of characters that was created for you when you set up your Sync account. You can find it by following the instructions in Where can I find my Sync Key?Your Recovery Key is a long series of characters that was created for you when you set up your Sync account. You can find it by following the instructions in Where can I find my Recovery Key? - You will see a Setup Complete screen. Click to finish adding this computer to your Sync account.
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the buttonclick the menu and select . The Firefox Sync Setup window will open.
- Click .
- Since you're not near the device with Sync already set up, click the I don't have the device with me link.
- Sign in to your Sync account:
- Enter your account email address
- Enter your password
- Enter your Recovery Key
- Then click
- You will see a Setup Complete screen. Click to complete adding this device to your Sync account.
- On the menu bar, click the menu and select . The Firefox Sync Setup window will open.
- Click .
- Since you're not near the device with Sync already set up, click the I don't have the device with me link.
- Sign in to your Sync account:
- Enter your account email address
- Enter your password
- Enter your Recovery Key
- Then click
- You will see a Setup Complete screen. Click to complete adding this device to your Sync account.
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the menu and select . The Firefox Sync Setup window will open.
- Click .
- Since you're not near the device with Sync already set up, click the I don't have the device with me link.
- Sign in to your Sync account:
- Enter your account email address
- Enter your password
- Enter your Recovery Key
- Then click
- You will see a Setup Complete screen. Click to complete adding this device to your Sync account.
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