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Does clearing cookies remove usernames and passwords Firefox 6

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Terry
Terry

Are Usernames and passwords for websites undone-forums etc.,?

Are Usernames and passwords for websites undone-forums etc.,?

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No, clearing cookies doesn't affect passwords stored in the Firefox Password Manager.
It only makes websites forget you if you've created a "remember-me" cookie and other data stored in a cookie is lost as well.

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cor-el
cor-el
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There is a difference between remembering the name and password in the Password Manager and a "remember me" check box on a web page.
The latter usually involves the creation of a special "remember me" cookie that is stored on your computer and that is send to the server.
If that "remember me" cookie is removed or gets corrupted or is not send to the server then the server won't remember you and you need to sign in once again.

Terry
Terry Question owner

I have userames and passwords for forums-freeads-buying sites saved in my bookmarks by "bookmark this page". Will clearing cookies undo them?

cor-el
cor-el
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No, clearing cookies doesn't affect passwords stored in the Firefox Password Manager.
It only makes websites forget you if you've created a "remember-me" cookie and other data stored in a cookie is lost as well.