Transfer key4.db, logins.json to new install not working.
Hello.
backed up an Ubuntu repository version of Mozilla firefox that was working and then did a new install of firefox from Mozilla repository.
Migrated bookmarks. Followed instructions to migrate passwords - copy over key4.db and logins.json to new install - but the new install does not prompt for passwords and when I look at the settings there are no saved passwords showing.
What's the preferred method to move over auto logins and passwords?
Chosen solution
This issue with passwords developed when I uninstalled the Ubuntu package of firefox and then downloaded and installed the mozilla version of firefox. There were a number of issues, the most troublesome being how to create a "favorites" link for this version. That plus other password issues had me uninstall the mozilla package and go back to the Ubuntu version, and that's how I solved this problem.
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You can set signon.debug = true on the about:config page and check the browser console for logins related messages when you start Firefox. Do not forget to reset the pref after you are done troubleshooting.
- "3-bar" menu button or Tools -> Web Developer
- https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Tools/Browser_Console
You can open the about:config page via the location/address bar. You can click the button to "Accept the Risk and Continue".
Chosen Solution
This issue with passwords developed when I uninstalled the Ubuntu package of firefox and then downloaded and installed the mozilla version of firefox. There were a number of issues, the most troublesome being how to create a "favorites" link for this version. That plus other password issues had me uninstall the mozilla package and go back to the Ubuntu version, and that's how I solved this problem.
Current Firefox releases allow to export logins (79+; 78 needs a userContent.css hack) and import logins (80+; may need a pref flip) as CSV file. That should make it possible to workaround issues like with an incompatible key file.
Modified by cor-el
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