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Gmail log in just keeps refreshing password page

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ooptec
ooptec

FF 38.0.1, when try to sign into gmail the password page just keeps reloading, same user/pass works 100% in safari. OSX 10.9.5

worked 100% till a few days ago, believe it was last update then, if I remember correctly I set security from low to med.

FF 38.0.1, when try to sign into gmail the password page just keeps reloading, same user/pass works 100% in safari. OSX 10.9.5 worked 100% till a few days ago, believe it was last update then, if I remember correctly I set security from low to med.

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That could be a problem with an extension like Blur that blocks privacy related data. You should always keep in mind that using extensions that block content can block more than you realize.

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cor-el
cor-el
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This issue can be caused by corrupted cookies or cookies that are blocked.

Clear the cache and remove cookies only from websites that cause problems.

"Clear the Cache":

  • Firefox > Preferences > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

  • Firefox > Preferences > Privacy > "Use custom settings for history" > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
ooptec
ooptec Question owner

yea, thnx, did all that to no avail

so restarted w/add ons disabled and logged into my google mail account.

will have to go thru add on's one by one when have time to see which is interfering.

haven't added any lately so not sure if new update is the culprit or what

thnx for prompt help tho

cheers

cor-el
cor-el
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Chosen Solution

That could be a problem with an extension like Blur that blocks privacy related data. You should always keep in mind that using extensions that block content can block more than you realize.