Where can I find the code to add a device to Firefox Sync?

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When you're trying to add a device to Firefox Sync, you'll be asked to enter the code that the device provides. This article will show you how to find that code.

The easy set up codes described in this article can only be used with Firefox 4. To add a device to Sync in Firefox 3.5 - 3.6 you will have to enter your email address, password and Sync Key as described in How do I add a device to Firefox Sync?

Where do I find the code on an Android or Maemo device?

  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.
    Mobile code

Where do I find the code on an iPhone?

  1. Launch Firefox Home and tap I Have A Sync Account
  2. The code to add this device will be displayed.
    iPhone code

Where do I find the code on another computer?

  1. In the Menu bar at the top of the screen, click Firefox and then select Preferences or Settings, depending on your macOS version.Click the menu button Fx89menuButton and select Settings. . In the OptionsPreferences window, click on the Sync tab.
  2. Click Set Up Firefox Sync
    Sync Setup 1
  3. Under I already have a Firefox Sync account click Connect and the code to add this computer will be displayed.
    Comp Code