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

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This article new Firefox Sync now uses a simple sign in and does not require device codes. See this support article for instructions on how to update.

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.

Where do I find the code on an Android device?

  1. Tap the Menu button (either at the bottom right on some devices or in the upper right of the browser) , choose Settings (you may need to tap More first) and, finally, Sync.
  2. The code to add this device appears.
    sync_recovery3

Where do I find the code on another computer?

  1. In the Menu bar at the top of the screen, click Firefox and select Settings (select Preferences on older macOS versions).Click the menu button Fx89menuButton and select Settings.
  2. Click on the Sync tab.
  3. Click Set Up Firefox Sync.
    Sync Setup 1
  4. Under I already have a Firefox Sync account click Connect and the code to add this computer will be displayed.
    Comp Code
  1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox buttonclick the Tools menu and select Set Up Sync. The Firefox Sync Setup window will open.
  2. Click I Have an Account.
  3. The code to add this computer will be displayed.
    Pair - Win
  1. On the menu bar, click the Tools menu and select Set Up Sync. The Firefox Sync Setup window will open.
  2. Click I Have an Account.
  3. The code to add this computer will be displayed.
    Pair - Mac
  1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Tools menu and select Set Up Sync. The Firefox Sync Setup window will open.
  2. Click I Have an Account.
  3. The code to add this computer will be displayed.
    Pair - Lin