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Another saved login question. Saved logins are there, but does not show up under security

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sturglc
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A few days ago I accidentally hit "remove all" on my saved logins. Now I can't remember my google password, and resetting through google has proved impossible. But if I click on any of my book marked sites that I had saved (Gmail for example) firefox logs me in automatically. So I know they are still saved but I just can't see the site/passwords on the Saved login screen. I have tried everything I can think of-exporting, importing, re-setting, Messing with the logins.json. I considered copying the logins.json file and doing a fresh install of firefox, but at this point this is the only way I have to access Gmail. All I need to do is restore my saved logins to the security screen. Since Firefox is still automatically logging me in, they HAVE to be there somewhere.

A few days ago I accidentally hit "remove all" on my saved logins. Now I can't remember my google password, and resetting through google has proved impossible. But if I click on any of my book marked sites that I had saved (Gmail for example) firefox logs me in automatically. So I know they are still saved but I just can't see the site/passwords on the Saved login screen. I have tried everything I can think of-exporting, importing, re-setting, Messing with the logins.json. I considered copying the logins.json file and doing a fresh install of firefox, but at this point this is the only way I have to access Gmail. All I need to do is restore my saved logins to the security screen. Since Firefox is still automatically logging me in, they HAVE to be there somewhere.

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WestEnd
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When it saves your password it will not show it that is that way for a reason security and privacy. You can see your login but not the password. If you forgot your password you can't blame the Browsers. Next time write your login and password so you have them next time. FF Endusers forum can't help you find the password regardless-this is a privacy security breach to do so. I know this doesn't help but Enduser Forum here isn't here to help find password for email or sites for privacy reaso- since on one on here can verify whom is getting that information. Since that is a Gmail account you need to contact Gmail support for more assistance.

sturglc
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LoL. I think you misunderstand. I don't need help finding my password, just where the login/password files are stored in my FF folder. I just need help finding the file in firefox that has my login/PW info or how to restore them to either my browser or extract them.

Happy112
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Hi sturgic  !

Would you please take a look at this article :

Profiles - where Firefox stores your bookmarks, passwords and other data

sturglc
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Happy112. I've been through all those steps. So far no luck, but thanks. I'll keep digging.

cor-el
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Note that a detail like a website remembering you (log you in automatically) is stored in a cookie.

If you have removed the passwords from the Password Manager then it is likely that you still have special remember me cookies if the website recognizes you.

You would need a backup copy of logins.json to recover the passwords.

You can check in Windows Explorer if there is a previous version of the file available.

You can also inspect Windows system restore points.

You can use the button on the "Help -> Troubleshooting Information" (about:support) page to go to the current Firefox profile folder or use the about:profiles page.