Pocket transition to Mozilla accounts

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bold textPocket, a product from Mozilla, is your home and guide for great content around the Web. Pocket lets you save things from anywhere on the Web and find suggestions from our editors for what to read next. When you use Pocket, you can access saved articles and videos in a private and secure account, and read or watch on your computer or mobile device.

Why is Pocket migrating to Firefox accounts?

Pocket, which previously allowed users to log in with their email address and password, is migrating all accounts to use Firefox accounts instead. Products from Mozilla use Firefox accounts as a centralized and secure account system. With this migration, Pocket is taking advantage of the many benefits that this system has to offer.

What is the migration process like?

New users signing up for Pocket will be prompted to create a new Firefox account or use their existing account to get started.

Existing users of Pocket will be asked to migrate their account the next time they log in. At that time, they’ll have the option to create a new Firefox account or use an existing account. They can also skip the migration step for a limited time.

We’re requesting all existing users to migrate their accounts at their earliest convenience. The deadline for migrating is June 30th, 2022. After this date, Pocket users will be required to migrate to a Firefox account in order to login and access their list.

Aside from changing how you log in to Pocket, this does not affect your saved items. For Pocket Premium subscribers, migrating your account will not impact your subscription.

How to migrate to Firefox account login for Pocket

  1. Open Pocket’s Login page. If you’re already logged in, simply log out to be redirected to the Login page.
  2. Log into Pocket. Afterwards, you’ll see a message with instructions for migrating your account.
  3. Select Yes to proceed then select Continue (If you select No, you will be prompted to migrate the next time you log in).
  4. Log into your Firefox account or create a new one.

You’ll be redirected to your Pocket account. From now on, simply use your Firefox account to log into Pocket.

Common Questions

What is your relationship with Firefox?
Pocket is part of the Mozilla family of products, which are all connected via Firefox accounts.

Do I need to switch to the Firefox browser to keep using Pocket?
While Pocket now requires a Firefox account to sign up or log in, you can continue using your preferred web browser to access Pocket. Our browser extensions for many popular browsers and apps for iOS and Android will continue to be available as well.

I already have a Firefox account and a Pocket account. What do I need to do to migrate my account?

  • If you have already signed into Pocket with your Firefox account:

Your account has already been migrated! There’s nothing else to do.

  • If you have not signed in to Pocket using your Firefox account:

To migrate your account, log in to Pocket using your Firefox account. Then, your Pocket account email address will change to the address you’re using for your Firefox account.

What happens if I don’t migrate by the deadline?
After June 30th, 2022 you’ll be required to migrate your account the next time you attempt to access Pocket’s app or website. You will not be able to proceed to your account until you complete the migration.

Is there any cost associated with this migration to Firefox accounts?
There is no cost to sign up for Pocket, and there is no cost to migrate your existing Pocket account to a Firefox account.

I have a subscription to Pocket Premium. Do I need to migrate?
All Pocket users are being asked to migrate their account. If you subscribe to Pocket Premium, there will be no impact on your subscription or the available features.

How does this change impact my privacy?
It doesn’t. Pocket is a part of the Mozilla family of products. By using a Firefox account to access Pocket, your account is subject to Mozilla and Pocket’s terms of service and privacy policies. To learn how to manage your Firefox account and the data associated with it, click here.

I no longer want to use Pocket. What should I do?
If you no longer wish to use Pocket, you can click here to export your account data (optional) and access the account deletion page here.

Warning: Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.

Can I delete my Pocket account without deleting my Firefox account?
Yes, you can delete your Pocket account without impacting your Firefox account. In order to make changes or delete your Pocket account, click here.

Before deleting your account, we recommend exporting your data. Deleting an account is permanent and cannot be undone.

How can I get help with an account-related issue?
If you have a question regarding your Pocket account, such as password reset, merging two Pocket accounts, or another issue, click here to contact Pocket Support.

If you have a question regarding your Firefox account, click here to visit Firefox’s help center or ask a question in the support forum.

I have a question that isn’t answered here. How can I get in touch?
Click here to contact Pocket Support, and we’ll be glad to help you.