This guide helps you update or recover your Mozilla account password, whether you want to enhance account security or have forgotten your current password. If you’re signed in, follow the quick steps to change your password. If you’re locked out, explore reset options based on your account setup and data recovery needs.

Change your Mozilla account password

If you are signed in to your Mozilla account, follow these steps to change your password:

Change your Mozilla account password while signed in

If you can sign in to your Mozilla account, you can change your password by following these simple steps:

Go to Mozilla account Sign in.
Sign in with your current password.
In the Security section, next to Password, click Change.
Enter your old password, then your new password.
Click Save to complete the change.

Reset your Mozilla account password

If you can’t sign in to your Mozilla account, you still have options to reset your password and regain access. Depending on your account setup, certain methods can help you retain your saved data. Select the option that best describes your situation to follow the appropriate steps.

Reset your account password with a recovery key

If you’re locked out of your account and have a recovery key, click the heading below to view the steps for resetting your password without losing data.

Password reset process with recovery key

Go to Mozilla Account Sign in.
Click Forgot password? and follow the prompts.

Note: This will also reset your account recovery key.
On the Mozilla account password reset page, enter your email address and click Continue.
You will receive an 8-digit confirmation code via email. See I'm having problems confirming my Mozilla account for help confirming your account.
Enter the confirmation code and click Continue.
Enter your account recovery key.
Create a new password.
After resetting your password, a new account recovery key will be generated for you.

Note: Recovery keys expire after every use, so it’s important to replace the previous one you had saved.

Reset your account password without a recovery key

If you don’t have a recovery key, it’s recommended to reset your password from the same device where you last signed in and saved your data. This allows Firefox access local browser data needed for recovery. Be aware that without a recovery key, all encrypted data stored through Sync on Mozilla’s servers will be erased. Browser data saved directly on your device will remain unaffected.

Password reset process without recovery key

Important for Sync users: If you reset your password without a recovery key, all encrypted data saved through Sync on Mozilla’s servers will be erased.

Go to the Mozilla account password reset page (or click Forgot password? from the sign in page).
Go to Mozilla Account Sign in.
Click Forgot password?.

Note: This will also reset your account recovery key.
On the Mozilla account password reset page, enter your email address and click Continue.
An 8-digit confirmation code will be emailed to you. See I'm having problems confirming my Mozilla account for help confirming your account.
Enter the confirmation code and click Continue.
If you have Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) enabled, you will be asked to enter the code from your application at this time.
Create a new password.

Warning: If you are a Sync user and likely to have data stored on Mozilla’s servers, a warning will appear informing you that your encrypted browser data may be deleted. This applies only to data stored on the servers and will not affect the data stored locally on your device.

For users with a recovery key configured

If you have a recovery key but clicked Can't find your recovery key?, you will see a slightly different message regarding data recovery. In this case, you will be prompted with a screen guiding you to retrieve your recovery key or continue without it.

For users with a recovery key who clicked 'Can't find your recovery key?'

For users without a recovery key

Reset Mozilla account password without data recovery

If you only need to reset your password and don’t require any data recovery, click the section below and follow the steps.

Reset your password

Go to the Mozilla account password reset page (or click Forgot password? from the sign in page).
Enter your email address and click Continue.
An 8-digit confirmation code will be emailed to you. See I'm having problems confirming my Mozilla account for help confirming your account.
Enter the confirmation code from the email and click Continue.
If you have Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) enabled, you will be asked to enter the code from your application at this time.
Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new password.
After signing in with your new password, you’ll need to sign in again on all of your devices.

Note for Sync users: We recommend creating an account recovery key. This allows you to securely restore your information (such as passwords, bookmarks and settings) in the event you forget your password again. This does not include subscription related information, as that is stored separately.

Restore browser data after a Mozilla account password reset

If you’re using the same device, your data browser data is already safe as it is stored locally. Simply sign in to your Mozilla account in Firefox using your new password and select Sync now from the Firefox application menu . If you’re switching to a new device or using an older version of Firefox that doesn’t support sync, transfer your data using the Firefox backup assistant.

Restore data on the same device

If you’re using the same device, your data is already safe!

Sign into Firefox with your new password.
Click Sync now in the Firefox menu.

Restore data on a new device

Sign in with your new password on your original device first.
Click Sync now in the Firefox menu.
Sign in with your new password on the new device and sync.

Move data to a new device or use an older Firefox version without sync support

If you are moving to a new device or using a version of Firefox that no longer supports sync, you can transfer your browser data via the Firefox backup assistant as long as you still have your original device.

Recover data without the original device or after data loss

Regrettably, if your original device is unavailable or the data was erased during a crash or wipe, there is no way to restore your passwords, bookmarks, etc.

Difference between browser data and encrypted data

Browser data includes information such as browsing history, bookmarks, saved passwords, and settings, stored directly on your device. This data remains accessible as long as you have the device and haven’t removed the data.
Encrypted data is created when you use Sync. You can choose to sync selected data, which is then stored on Mozilla’s servers in an encrypted form to ensure privacy and security. You can access encrypted data from any device where you’re signed in with your Mozilla account.

Impact on data after a password reset

If you reset your password using a recovery key, you will retain access to encrypted data. Without a recovery key, encrypted data on Mozilla’s servers is erased for security purposes, while browser data on your device remains unaffected, allowing you to restore your settings.

Note: Resetting your Mozilla account password doesn’t impact subscriptions or payment details, as these are managed separately.

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