Sync logins in Firefox desktop

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You can enable logins sync on Firefox desktop so you can access your logins across other synced devices. This is also a necessary step when you're using Firefox Lockwise.

Before you begin: Sign up for a free Firefox Account if you don't already have one.

Set up automatic sync

  1. Click the menu button Fx89menuButton to open the menu panel.

  2. Click your Mozilla account email or display name (you might need to sign in first).

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  3. Click Sync Settings.
  4. In the Sync Settings section, put a check mark next to Logins.
  1. Click the menu button Fx89menuButton to open the menu panel.
  2. Click on your Firefox Account to open the Sync preferences. If you're logged out, you will need to sign in first by clicking Sign in to Sync.
  3. In the Sync Settings, put a check mark next to Logins:
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Force a manual sync

Firefox Accounts will sync at regular intervals, but you can also force a manual sync.

  1. Click the Mozilla account icon in the toolbar.

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  2. Click Sync Now.