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You are not letting me put the password in that I signed in with!!

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  • Last reply by cor-el

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Now are you going to let me use my own password??

Now are you going to let me use my own password??

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Where are you having problems?

Any username/password issues should be posted here with password in the heading, https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/forums/contributors

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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/Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

  • Firefox/Tools > Options > Privacy > "Use custom settings for history" > Cookies: "Show Cookies"

Make sure that you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode (Never remember history).

  • Tools > Options > Privacy > Firefox will: "Use custom settings for history"
  • Deselect: [ ] "Always use Private Browsing mode"