I lost my primary password.
I get the most generic error when trying to set up a backup password. This happens for any kind of password I try to input, including the same one used in my Mozilla acco… (read more)
I get the most generic error when trying to set up a backup password. This happens for any kind of password I try to input, including the same one used in my Mozilla account. This happens whether the password is simple or complex, regardless of length or characters.
I reset my primary password and now I need to set up my primary password fresh
The master password should either pop up right away, or not pop up at all until sensitive information will be accessed. It sometimes pops up on a delay, which is annoying… (read more)
The master password should either pop up right away, or not pop up at all until sensitive information will be accessed. It sometimes pops up on a delay, which is annoying, as I may already be typing something into the URL bar only to find that the second half of what I typed is now into the master password entry.
During this time of delay, I am apparently still able to access web browser functionality. This creates inconsistent protection and makes me question what the master password is protecting. I thought I would only have to enter it before autofill, but entering it at startup implies it protects the entire functionality of the web browser, not just passwords.
But, if it protects the entire functionality of the web browser, then why does it pop up after a delay, which is sometimes long enough for me to have already started to use the browser, meaning that, if my operating system account is shared but my browser is private, someone already could've made a social media post in my name in the time before they are required to enter the master password, if they are fast enough.
Really think about your intention and please establish or make clear your philosophy with this confusing and annoying design choice. Is there a way to either stop the delay, or to make it only pop up when accessing autofill functionality, or to make the browser entirely inaccessible until the pop-up grabs focus?
Having forgotten the last few figures of my primary password, I am stunned to find that you offer no way to reclaim or rest it without losing all of my saved sites and pa… (read more)
Having forgotten the last few figures of my primary password, I am stunned to find that you offer no way to reclaim or rest it without losing all of my saved sites and passwords.
How to use a master password
Operating System: SteamOS 3.7.15 Build: 20250903.1 KDE Plasma Version: 6.2.5 KDE Frameworks Version: 6.9.0 Qt Version: 6.8.1 Kernel Version: 6.11.11-valve24-2-neptune-611… (read more)
Operating System: SteamOS 3.7.15 Build: 20250903.1 KDE Plasma Version: 6.2.5 KDE Frameworks Version: 6.9.0 Qt Version: 6.8.1 Kernel Version: 6.11.11-valve24-2-neptune-611-gfd0dd251480d (64-bit) Firefox Browser: Mozilla Firefox Flatpak mozilla-flatpak - 1.0 144.0 (64-bit)
When in browser and signed into account, user is able to copy obscured password information simply by clicking "Copy" in the password manager. User is more familiar with Windows systems and using Firefox browser on that system, which prompts User to input the systems PIN to verify identity.
- I'm used to using Firefox on Windows 10. Recently got a Steam Deck and am trying to relearn Linux as it's been awhile. First thing I downloaded was Firefox so I could easily copy my passwords for VPNs and accounts. Didn't think it would be as easy as clicking "Copy" in the password manager. Is there a way to set up a PIN for a little more added security. I've already created a User Account and it did prompt me once (I think), but with the portability I'd like it to ask for a PIN (shorter than password) or frequently. Thanks
Hi, I have in the passed month reinstalled my Linux PC. during that process I recently my Firefox account and set my master password. Yesterday, I re-synced Firefox. Tod… (read more)
Hi,
I have in the passed month reinstalled my Linux PC. during that process I recently my Firefox account and set my master password.
Yesterday, I re-synced Firefox.
Today I found out that my Firefox master password has been reset and anyone who could access my desktop would have complete access to any of my websites not protected by two factor authentication.
Is the master password synced?
So I have immediately reset it to the old password. as an initial step to protect my passwords locally.
I will shortly create a new random password and apply that as a new master password.
None of my website accounts appear to be compromised, yet. I have checked the ones I am most concerned about all of which have two factor authentication. I have not checked all of them by a long way.
I have several questions:
What can cause this?
What is at risk when this happens?
What should I do once I have discovered that my master password has been reset?
Should I change all the passwords of all my accounts?
If someone got access to my Firefox account could they re-sync to a different machine and have access to all my personal website data?
How can I protect against such a total disaster. At the moment the protection on this account is a password and an Authenticator App second line of defense. Although I was not asked for 2FA when logging into your support.
