How to set up Firefox Sync in Firefox for Android

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Enable logins sync on Firefox for Android so that you can access your logins across other synced devices. This is also a necessary step when you're using Firefox Lockwise.

Automatically sync logins

  1. Tap the menu button (either at the bottom right on some devices or in the upper right of the browser) .
  2. Tap Settings (you may need to tap More first) .
  3. Tap on your Firefox Account to open the Sync settings.
    You may need to sign in first.
  4. Tap the Logins checkbox if not already selected.

Force a manual sync

Firefox for Android will sync automatically at regular intervals but you can also force a manual sync.

  1. Tap the Menu button Android Menu Button below the screen, select More and then choose Settings.

  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap your Firefox Account email address (you might need to sign in first.)
  4. Tap Sync now.
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