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We'll show you how to choose which types of information (bookmarks, history, add-ons and passwords) to share across all your devices through Firefox Sync.

Firefox Sync lets you synchronize bookmarks, add-ons, browsing history and other site information across multiple devices. This article shows you how to choose these settings. For information on starting a Sync account or managing your devices, see [[How do I set up Firefox Sync?]] __TOC__ =What types of information can I share across my devices?= {for not fx60} You can choose to sync the following types of information on your devices: *{for not fx55}'''Tabs:'''{/for}{for fx55}'''Open Tabs:'''{/for} your open tabs on other devices can be accessed from the {menu Synced Tabs} button on your computer, and in the Sync tab on your Android device. See the [[View synced tabs from other devices]] article for details. *'''Bookmarks:''' this allows you to access all your favorite sites on all your synchronized devices. *{for not fx55}'''Passwords:'''{/for}{for fx55}'''Logins:'''{/for} this synchronizes the usernames and passwords you use to log in to websites. If you use a [[Use a Master Password to protect stored logins and passwords|master password]], see [[Using a master password with Sync]] for important information on how Sync and the master password interact. *'''History:''' this allows you to access sites you have visited in the past on all your synchronized devices. *'''Add-ons:''' put a check mark in this box if you want to synchronize your add-ons across your devices. Add-ons for the desktop version of Firefox cannot be synchronized with the mobile versions of Firefox. *'''Preferences:''' this synchronizes Firefox's behavior, such as download actions and pop-up blocker settings, across your devices. <!--{for fx56} *'''Addresses:''' this synchronizes the addresses you use to [[Control whether Firefox automatically fills in forms|fill in forms on web pages]]. {/for} As of Sept 22 2017, "Addresses" is not a sync choice. aw--> <!-- see Bug 1385179 - Unhide addresses sync engine by default Bug 1361010 - [meta] Sync changes required for autofill/payment work https://wiki.mozilla.org/Firefox/Features/Form_Autofill#Planning UX Specs: [https://mozilla.invisionapp.com/share/AP8TFZ22G#/screens Address Autofill]--> {/for} {for fx60} You can choose to sync the following types of information on your devices: *'''Bookmarks:''' this allows you to access all your favorite sites on all your synchronized devices. *'''History:''' this allows you to access sites you have visited in the past on all your synchronized devices. *'''Open Tabs:''' your open tabs on other devices can be accessed from the {menu Synced Tabs} button on your computer, and in the Sync tab on your Android device. See the [[View synced tabs from other devices]] article for details. *'''Logins:''' this synchronizes the usernames and passwords you use to log in to websites. If you use a [[Use a Master Password to protect stored logins and passwords|master password]], see [[Using a master password with Sync]] for important information on how Sync and the master password interact. *'''Addresses:''' this synchronizes the addresses you use to [[Control whether Firefox automatically fills in forms|fill in forms on web pages]]. *'''Add-ons:''' put a check mark in this box if you want to synchronize your add-ons across your devices. Add-ons for the desktop version of Firefox cannot be synchronized with the mobile versions of Firefox. *'''Preferences:''' this synchronizes Firefox's behavior, such as download actions and pop-up blocker settings, across your devices. <!-- "Addresses" has been reintroduced as a sync choice since at least fx60--> {/for} = Manage Sync information on a computer = # [[Template:optionspreferences]] # In the {for not fx56}{menu Sync}{/for}{for fx56}{menu Firefox Account}{/for} panel, check the types of information you want to sync. #;{for not fx55}[[Image:Fx42OptionsPrefs-SyncManage]]{/for}{for =fx55}[[Image:Fx55SyncPanel]]{/for}{for =fx56}[[Image:Fx56FirefoxAccountPanel-new]]{/for}{for =fx57, =fx58, =fx59}[[Image:sync info 57]]{/for}{for =fx60}[[Image:Fx60SyncSettings]]{/for}{for fx61}[[Image:sync info 61]]{/for} #[[T:closeoptionspreferences]] =Manage Sync information on an Android device= #Tap the {button Menu} button [[Template:AndroidMenuLocation]] and select {menu Settings} [[Template:AndroidMore]]. #Tap {menu Sync} and uncheck the items you don't want to synchronize. Your changes will save automatically when you exit.