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Transfer key4.db, logins.json to new install not working.

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jeffschips
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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?

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?

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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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cor-el
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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.

You can open the about:config page via the location/address bar. You can click the button to "Accept the Risk and Continue".

jeffschips
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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.

cor-el
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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.

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