Sync bookmarks, tabs, history and passwords on Android

Sync your bookmarks, history, open tabs, form information and passwords on any device that uses Firefox, including your Android device, iOS device, laptops and desktop computers.

Sign up for a Firefox Account

  1. Tap the Menu button (either below the screen on some devices or at the top-right corner of the browser) and select Settings (you may need to tap More first) .
  2. Tap Sync, and then the Get Started button.
  3. The Create a Firefox account page will open in a new tab.
  4. Fill out the form to create an account and tap on Next. Take note of the email address and password you used, you'll need it later to log in.
  5. Check your emails for the verification link and tap on it to confirm your account.
  1. Tap the Menu button (either below the screen on some devices or at the top-right corner of the browser) and select Settings (you may need to tap More first) .
  2. Tap Sign in. The Firefox Accounts page will open in a new tab.
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    • Fill out the form to create an account and tap on Sign up. Take note of the email address and password you used, you'll need it later to log in.
  3. Check your emails for the verification link and tap on it to confirm your account.

Connect an Android device

  1. Tap the Menu button (either below the screen on some devices or at the top-right corner of the browser) and select Settings (you may need to tap More first) .
  2. Tap Sync, and then the Get Started button.
  3. Tap on the Already have an account? Sign in link at the bottom of the page.
  4. After you've signed in, Firefox Sync will start updating your information across your connected devices.
  1. Tap the Menu button (either below the screen on some devices or at the top-right corner of the browser) and select Settings (you may need to tap More first) .
  2. Tap Sign in. The Firefox Accounts page will open in a new tab.
  3. Tap on the Have an account? Sign in. link at the bottom of the page.
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  • After you've signed in, Firefox Sync will start updating your information across your connected devices.

Remove an Android device

  1. Open your device's Settings menu (not Firefox's Settings menu).
  2. Under Accounts or Accounts and Sync, tap on Firefox.
  3. Tap your account name (usually your email address) to view the account settings.
  4. Tap the menu at the top-right corner of your device and choose Remove account.

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