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Extensions help you customize and add functionalities to Firefox. When you use the Firefox Relay extension you can generate a mask at the time of registering on a website.

Extensions or Add-ons are small software applications that customize and add functionalities to your browser. To learn more about extensions for Firefox, check [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/private-relay/ this page]. __TOC__ =Why use a mask?= With an email mask, you can get a temporary and disposable email address that lets you register for websites or newsletters without exposing your personal information. It covers up your original email address to protect it from abuse, helping you keep your identity and your inbox safe from unwanted emails, scams, and data leaks. A masked email address cannot be traced back to the real address, making it a great option for when you sign up for something online or share your contact information with someone you don’t fully trust. =What does the extension do?= The Firefox Relay extension helps you automatically generate a mask when registering on a website by clicking the Firefox Relay icon that will appear in the email address field. Without the extension, you must go to your dashboard to generate your mask and copy and paste it manually. =Download and install the Firefox Relay extension= #Visit the [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/private-relay/ Firefox Relay extension page]. #Click the '''Add to Firefox''' button. #;[[Image:Install Relay extension 1|width=700]] #Click '''Add''' in the extensions installation panel. #;[[Image:Install Relay extension 2|width=400]] #A success message will appear when the extension is properly installed. Click '''Okay''' to move forward. #;[[Image:Install Relay extension 3|width=400]] #You will be redirected to the Firefox Relay home page where you can sign in or register. #;[[Image:Install Relay extension 4|width=700]] #Once you sign in with your[[Access Mozilla Services with a Firefox Account| Firefox Account]], you will be taken to the Firefox Relay dashboard, where you will be able to manage all your masks. #;[[Image:Install Relay extension 5|width=700]] After completing the installation, the Firefox Relay icon will appear in the add-ons tray and email fields. Click the icon in the email field to [[Create an email mask through Firefox Relay|generate a new mask]] or click the icon in the add-on tray to select from a list of [[Firefox Relay - How to reuse email masks|suggested masks]]. {note}'''Note''': if the icon is not showing, right-click on the email field and hover over Firefox Relay in the menu that appears to generate or [[Firefox Relay - How to reuse masks|reuse]] a mask. ;[[Image:Create mask 2|width=500]] {/note} To learn more about how to use Firefox Relay, visit [[Create an email mask through Firefox Relay]]. '''Related content''' *[[Create an email mask through Firefox Relay]] *[[Firefox Relay - How to reuse email masks]] *[[Mask your phone number with Relay Phone Masking]]