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When Firefox saves a password is it on that device only or is stored somewhere on the Internet cloud?

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johnkran
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just using a mac laptop. By default is it stored on that laptop only or is stored somewhere on the Internet?

just using a mac laptop. By default is it stored on that laptop only or is stored somewhere on the Internet?

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cor-el
cor-el
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All such personal data is stored in the Firefox profile folder.

You can use this button to go to the current Firefox profile folder:

Firefox uses files like these in the current Firefox profile folder to store your personal data.

  • bookmarks and history: places.sqlite
  • bookmark backups: JSON backups in the bookmarkbackups folder
  • SQLite files like cookies.sqlite (cookies) and formhistory.sqlite (saved form data)
  • logins.json and key3.db (decryption key) for Passwords saved in the Password Manager
  • cert8.db and possibly cert_override.txt for (intermediate) certificates stored in the Certificate Manager
  • persdict.dat for words you added to the spelling checker dictionary
  • permissions.sqlite for Permissions and possibly content-prefs.sqlite for other Site Preferences
  • sessionstore.js for open tabs and pinned tabs and tab groups