Access your add-ons with a Mozilla account

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Add-ons is now using Firefox Accounts to offer a more integrated experience across all Mozilla services and products. Use your existing Firefox Account or create a new one to access your existing add-ons on addons.mozilla.org.

Upgrade from an Add-ons account to a Firefox Account

If you have an existing Add-ons account, you can upgrade to Firefox Accounts by following these steps.

  1. Click Log in.
  2. Enter your email address, then click Continue.
  3. Fill in the required email and password fields and click Sign in.
  4. You will be prompted to migrate to Firefox Accounts. Click Continue.
  5. Log in to your Firefox Account or create a new one. For more information see Access Mozilla Services with a Firefox Account.
  6. You will be redirected back to addons.mozilla.org.

Create a new account

If you’ve never had an Add-ons account, sign up for Firefox Accounts to get started with the Add-ons site.

  1. Click Register.
  2. Enter your email address, then click Continue.
  3. Fill in the required email and password fields and click Sign in. For more information see Access Mozilla Services with a Firefox Account.
  4. You will be redirected back to the add-ons site.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I can’t access my old email account but can log in to addons.mozilla.org?

If you are an add-on developer you can create a new Firefox Account using another email address, then log in to addons-mozilla.org using the old email account. Click on your name and click Account Settings to change your email address to the one used for your Firefox Account.

What happens to my add-ons when convert to a new Firefox Account?

You will have access to all your add-ons through your new Firefox Account.

Why do I want a Firefox Account?

A Firefox Account is the primary account system used by Firefox, most often used natively to synchronize Firefox services across multiple devices. Even if you don’t use Sync, many Firefox-related services will soon begin migrating over to simplify your sign in process, making it easier for you to join new services.

Where do I change my password?

Once you have a Firefox Account, you can go to accounts.firefox.com, sign in and click Change next to Password.

If you remember your current password:

  1. Log in to addons.mozilla.org.
  2. Click your name, then click Account Settings.
  3. Click Manage Firefox Account. The Firefox Account Settings page will open in a new tab where you should be able to reset your password.

If you have forgotten your current password:

  1. Log in to addons.mozilla.org.
  2. In the Firefox Accounts page prompting to enter the password, click the Forgot password?.
  3. Follow the prompts to reset your password.