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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?= 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--> = Manage Sync information on a computer = {for fx68} #[[Template:fx29menu]] #[[Template:syncmenu68]] #Click {menu Sync Settings}. #Put a check mark next to the types of information you want to sync. #;[[Image:sync information 68]] {/for} {for not fx68} #[[Template:optionspreferences]] #In the {for not fx67}{menu Firefox Account}{/for}{for fx67}{menu Sync}{/for} panel, check the types of information you want to sync. #[[T:closeoptionspreferences]] {/for} =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.