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Learn how to turn off Firefox Sync if you'd like to use your Firefox Account without syncing your data such as, bookmarks, history and tabs.

Firefox Sync allows you to sync your bookmarks, logins, browsing history, tab settings and other items across various devices. For additional information on how to turn on sync, see [[How do I set up Sync on my computer?|How do I set up Sync on my computer?]]. If you’d like, you can disable Sync to avoid syncing your data across certain devices when creating or signing into a Firefox Account. You'll remain signed in to your account even after Sync has been disabled unless you decide to sign out. You can also disable Sync for devices that have been synced previously. For additional information, see [[Remove a synced device from Firefox Accounts|Remove a synced device from Firefox Accounts]]. {note}You can register for a [[How do I set up Sync on my computer?|Firefox Account]] without having to enable Firefox Sync immediately.{/note} =Disable Sync for previously synced devices= To disable Sync for previously synced devices: # Click your avatar profile icon in the upper right of the browser. # Select {menu Sync Settings...}. #;[[Image:Sync Settings fx71]] # Click the {button Change...} button in the '''Syncing''' subsection. #;The '''Choose What To Sync''' pop-up displays. # Click the {button Disconnect} button. #;[[Image:Disconnect Sync fx71]] #;A confirmation pop-up displays. # Click the {button Disconnect} button. =Disable Sync from an existing Firefox Account for a new device= To disable Sync when signing in to your Firefox Account on a new device: # Sign in to your Firefox Sync account. # Click '''Don’t sync this device'''. #;A confirmation message will display when your settings are applied. # Sign in with the appropriate credentials.