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clearing browsing history & cookies

I am currently unable to clear my browsing history, this started about a week ago. I had done it that morning but after lunch I was able to . I note that library is showi… (read more)

I am currently unable to clear my browsing history, this started about a week ago. I had done it that morning but after lunch I was able to . I note that library is showing history going back to Dec last.

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Asked by Kiwiruna 1 hour ago

Secure connection error keeping me from an important website

I tried using the new profile system, but it totally F**d me over. I can no longer access I site I've been using for years because the profile system kicked me out of it … (read more)

I tried using the new profile system, but it totally F**d me over. I can no longer access I site I've been using for years because the profile system kicked me out of it and now I cannot get back in because Firefox is telling me it's an un-secured connection. I don't care. I put it on the exception list, but that did not work to let me back in again. Help, please.

Asked by patty18 1 hour ago

please recovery syncs

Hello Mozilla Support Team, I am experiencing a critical Firefox Sync issue and would like to request your assistance. I recently installed Firefox on a new Windows sys… (read more)

Hello Mozilla Support Team,

I am experiencing a critical Firefox Sync issue and would like to request your assistance.

I recently installed Firefox on a new Windows system and signed in using the same Firefox Account that I have used for a long time. Although my account shows recent activity (last connection around mid-February), none of my synced data has been restored on the new installation.

The missing data includes:

Saved passwords (logins)

Bookmarks

Firefox preferences/settings

I have carefully checked the Sync logs (about), and they indicate that collections for passwords, bookmarks, history, and preferences do exist on the Sync server. However, the new profile does not download or apply these records, and Sync appears to treat the new local profile as authoritative.

I suspect that repeated sign-ins and sync attempts from a fresh profile may have caused my previous data to be overwritten or made inaccessible, even though the server still reports existing collections.

Given the importance of this data, I would like to ask:

Is it possible to restore my Firefox Sync data (passwords, bookmarks, and preferences) from a snapshot or server-side state from approximately 20 days ago?

Is there any way to force a full restore from the server instead of uploading the empty local profile?

Are server-side backups or recovery options available in cases like this?

I fully understand that Firefox Sync uses end-to-end encryption, but since the data was previously accessible under the same account, I am hoping there may still be a recovery option.

Please let me know if you need any additional information, logs, or identifiers from my account or device to investigate further.

Thank you very much for your time and support.

Kind regards, [edited email from public community support forum]

Asked by amin ebrahimpoor 2 hours ago

Firefox misbehaved badly, had to do fresh install (Mac OS) - now locked out of account

Firefox Account verification emails never arrive. Password works. Sync works on existing devices. New device verification email is never delivered. Account appears stuck … (read more)

Firefox Account verification emails never arrive. Password works. Sync works on existing devices. New device verification email is never delivered. Account appears stuck in verification state.

Asked by jeff9 2 hours ago

Tab groups

Hello. 1. How to save a tab group without closing it? 2. How to make individual tabs in a tab group permanent? (So when you close a tab group only the permanent members … (read more)

Hello.

1. How to save a tab group without closing it? 2. How to make individual tabs in a tab group permanent? (So when you close a tab group only the permanent members are preserved.)

Asked by Larry 4 hours ago

New Malware in downloads since Ghost Poster?

Just received message, by LIFEHACKER, originally discovered by LAYER X, about "17 malicious extensions across numerous browsers", the list which includes Firefox and is s… (read more)

Just received message, by LIFEHACKER, originally discovered by LAYER X, about "17 malicious extensions across numerous browsers", the list which includes Firefox and is supposedly a recent event outside of the earlier (?) event involving the Malware Ghost Poster in downloads previously cleansed by Firefox. Is this old news or is there more Malware that is 'out there' or that could be on my computer without my knowledge? (I do not download willy-nilly....) Would appreciate valid insight if it is just repetitious/old info rehashed for shock value. Thanks!

Asked by Chakotae 5 hours ago

Last reply by Denys 4 hours ago

Web Browser

AT&T/Direct TV Tech Wizards tell Me that your Web Browser is too SECURE... I pay all my Bills using MOZILLA Web, never have a problem. 2 Months ago I have had problem… (read more)

AT&T/Direct TV Tech Wizards tell Me that your Web Browser is too SECURE... I pay all my Bills using MOZILLA Web, never have a problem. 2 Months ago I have had problems logging on to Direct TV web site to pay my bill. They tell me its your web site... I even told them that I have no problem logging on to Government Web Sites. Can you help me?

Asked by joeykelly71 5 hours ago

Last reply by Denys 4 hours ago

Changing the weather's widget location

The weather widget is set the country I am from, however I would like to actually use a different location for the weather. Is it possible to do? I tried to type in the c… (read more)

The weather widget is set the country I am from, however I would like to actually use a different location for the weather. Is it possible to do? I tried to type in the city I want it to be set to but it only shows cities from my country.

Asked by Michaxxxd 13 hours ago

Last reply by Denys 4 hours ago

Print layout and alignment look different when printing from Firefox

Hi, While printing documents or web pages from Firefox, I sometimes notice issues with text alignment, margins, or scaling compared to what I see on screen. This makes i… (read more)

Hi,

While printing documents or web pages from Firefox, I sometimes notice issues with text alignment, margins, or scaling compared to what I see on screen. This makes it hard to tell whether the problem is coming from Firefox print settings or the printer itself.

To troubleshoot, I usually start by printing a basic printer test page from the browser to check text clarity and layout before changing advanced settings. Browser-based tools like MyPrintTest are helpful because they let you test printing directly from Firefox without installing extra software.

Is there any recommended Firefox print setting or workflow to ensure consistent print output across different printers?

Thanks for any guidance.

Asked by John Deering 5 hours ago

Pop up

I keep receiving the following pop-up. How do I get rid of it? Pop up: This profile was last used with a newer version of this application. Please create a new profile … (read more)

I keep receiving the following pop-up. How do I get rid of it?

Pop up: This profile was last used with a newer version of this application. Please create a new profile

Asked by Amos 5 hours ago

Ctrl + D not working properly

Recently the use of Ctrl+D to open the Edit Bookmark box (save bookmark) stopped working properly: On first press of Ctrl+D nothing happens, then if I press Ctrl+D a seco… (read more)

Recently the use of Ctrl+D to open the Edit Bookmark box (save bookmark) stopped working properly: On first press of Ctrl+D nothing happens, then if I press Ctrl+D a second time, the box appears??? The weird thing is that once the box appears with the second press, any subsequent use of Ctrl+D will work the way it should. Windows 11 with no new extensions etc.

Asked by zelly777 5 hours ago

Saving a bookmark to a specific folder

Saving a bookmark to a specific folder has never worked in Firefox. Never! Add bookmark > Location > Choose > search the specific folder > the scrollbar does… (read more)

Saving a bookmark to a specific folder has never worked in Firefox. Never!

Add bookmark > Location > Choose > search the specific folder > the scrollbar does not move down!

You can search (browse) the specific folder with the scroll wheel of the mouse, with the arrow key of the keyboard, you can slide the scrollbar up and down with the *very small* arrows on the scrollbar, but you cannot slide the scrollbar with the most essential and easiest way by moving it up and down with the mouse. By that I mean: clicking the scrollbar with the left mouse button and move it down and up.

THIS HAS NEVER WORKED IN FIREFOX. It works just randomly. Sometimes very rarely it works, usually it doesn't work. Why is that?

Firefox 147, Windows 11.

Asked by Aleksi Scott 5 hours ago