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i reset my password for my

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where did they go? i reset my password coz i got a new laptop and now all the passwords are gone???? helpp!!

where did they go? i reset my password coz i got a new laptop and now all the passwords are gone???? helpp!!

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NOTE: THE TITLE WAS CUT OFF.

WHERE DID MY PASSWORDS GO AFTER RESETTING MY FIREFOX ACCOUNT???

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If you are talking about sync;

Resetting the sync password, or changing its e-mail or password, will remove all data from the servers. The username and password are used to create the encryption.

This is a security feature. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/ive-lost-my-firefox-sync-account-information

  • I've lost my Firefox Sync account information - What to do
  • I’ve forgotten, or don't have access to, my Firefox Account email address

Note: Only the data on the servers is cleared. The profile data is not changed or removed.