When you set up Firefox Sync on your computer, all of your data (such as your bookmarks, history, passwords and open tabs) gets stored securely on the Mozilla servers. Then you can connect other devices (a mobile phone for example) and they will be automatically synchronized, giving you access to all of your information no matter where you are. This article will walk you though setting up Firefox Sync for the first time.

When you set up Firefox Sync on your computer, all of your data and preferences (such as your bookmarks, history, passwords, open tabs and installed add-ons) gets stored securely on the Mozilla servers. Then you can connect other devices (a mobile phone for example) and they will be automatically synchronized, giving you access to all of your information no matter where you are. This article will walk you though setting up Firefox Sync for the first time.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Firefox button and then select OptionsAt the top of the Firefox window, click on the Tools menu and then select OptionsOn the menu bar, click on the Firefox menu and select Preferences...At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Edit menu and select Preferences . In the OptionsPreferences window, click on the Sync tab.
2. Click Set Up Firefox Sync.
   
3. Click Create a New Account.
   
4. Enter your email address, create a password and confirm it. Then check "I agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy" and click NextContinue.
5. This is your Sync KeyRecovery Key. Now is a good time to save or print a copy of your key and store it somewhere safe. When you are done with this step, click NextContinue.
   
   The Sync KeyRecovery Key is used to encrypt your data before it's sent to the Mozilla servers. Think of it as a key that locks your information in a vault that only you can open. This means that neither Mozilla nor anyone else can read your information without having your Sync KeyRecovery Key to unlock it.
6. Confirm that you are not a robot by entering the text from the image. Then click NextContinue.
7. You will see a Setup Complete! message. Click FinishDone to close the setup window and take you back to the Sync panel.
   
8. You do not need to do anything else. Firefox Sync will automatically sync your data in the background from here on.
   This first sync should happen quickly but may take more than 30 minutes depending on how much information needs to be synced.

1. Tap the Set up Firefox Sync button on the Firefox Start page.

   

   Note: You can also access Sync through the main menu More > Settings > Sync, see Controls.

2. The code to add this device appears.

   

1. Swipe left, tap the settings icon and select the Preferences tab.
2. Under the Sync section, tap Connect.
3. The code to add this device will be displayed.
   

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Firefox button and then select OptionsAt the top of the Firefox window, click on the Tools menu and then select OptionsOn the menu bar, click on the Firefox menu and select Preferences...At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Edit menu and select Preferences
2. Click on the Sync tab.
3. Click Set Up Firefox Sync.
   
4. Under I already have a Firefox Sync account click Connect and the code to add this computer will be displayed.
   

1. In the Firefox Sync Account section, click on Add a Device and the Add a Device window will open.
   
   
   
2. Enter the code in the Add a Device window as it's displayed on your second device. Then click NextContinue.
   See Where can I find the code to add a device to Firefox Sync? for more information
   
   
3. When the code is accepted you will see a Device Connected message in Firefox and your device will immediately begin syncing. Click FinishDone to close the setup window and go back to the Sync panel.
   

1. Click the Home button (or type about:home in the location bar) to bring up the default Firefox home page.
2. At the bottom of the home page, click the Pair a Device link and the Firefox Sync Setup window will open.
   
3. Enter the twelve character code generated on your other device and click NextContinue.
   
   Note: See Where can I find the code to add a device to Firefox Sync? for more information.
4. When the code is accepted you will see a Device Connected message and your device will immediately begin syncing. Click FinishDone to close the setup window.

1. Click the Home button (or type about:home in the location bar) to bring up the default Firefox home page.
2. At the bottom of the home page, click the Sync link to open the Sync settings window.

   

3. Then click the Pair a device link and the Firefox Sync Setup window will open.

   

4. Enter the twelve character code generated on your other device and click NextContinue.

   

   Note: See Where can I find the code to add a device to Firefox Sync? for more information.

5. When the code is accepted you will see a Device Connected message and your device will immediately begin syncing. Click FinishDone to close the setup window.

1. Tap the Set up Firefox Sync button on the Firefox Start page.

   

   Note: You can also access Sync through the main menu More > Settings > Sync, see Controls.

2. Tap the "Advanced setup..." link.

   

3. Next, enter your Account Name (email address), Password, Recovery Key and tap Connect.

   

1. Swipe left, tap the settings icon and select the Preferences tab.
2. Under the Sync section, tap Connect.
3. From the Connect to Sync screen, tap I'm not near my computer...

   

4. Next, enter your Account Name (email address), Password, Sync KeyRecovery Key and tap Connect.
   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?

1. Click Set Up Firefox Sync.
   
2. Click I Have A Firefox Sync Account.
3. Enter your Sync email address and password and then click NextContinue.
4. Enter your Sync Key and then click NextContinue.
   
   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?
5. You will see a Setup Complete screen. Click FinishDone to finish adding this computer to your Sync account.