How to set up synchronization of bookmarks, history, passwords and other data in Mozilla Firefox! How to set up data synchronization in Firefox.

In the browser Mozilla Firefox a system of profiles is used, for each of which their own own settings and parameters. Changes made by users to browser settings are recorded in a file that is stored separately from the main program components. Even if Firefox is uninstalled and installed (you can read about how to install the Mozilla Firefox browser) again, all settings, bookmarks (you can read more about working with bookmarks) and other user data will remain available. The browser also provides special component for account management, with which you can delete a profile in Firefox, which is what we’ll talk about today.

Account Manager

To launch the profile management component, you will need:

1. Close the running copy of the browser by clicking on the menu button on the right top corner window and selecting “Exit FireFox”.
2. Press the “Windows” + “R” key combination on your keyboard.
3. In the window that opens, enter the command “Firefox.exe –p) and press the Enter key, as a result of which the account management component should open, from where you can delete the profile in Firefox.

Here's what the described procedure looks like in practice:

A list of available profiles will be displayed in the window that appears. If you click on the “Create” button, a new account will be connected with standard settings. By selecting it and launching the browser, you can configure the browser differently, and then quickly switch between settings using this window whenever you want. Passwords, history, tab display options and Homepage– all browser options will be pulled from the selected profile.

To make it easier to distinguish profiles from each other, you can assign names to them using the “Rename” button. If you want FireFox to open the profile manager every time it starts, you will need to click on each account in the list one by one and uncheck the “Launch the selected profile without prompting” checkbox.

Deleting a profile

And, accordingly, in order to delete a profile in Firefox, you need to use the “Delete” button, after which you will need to confirm the operation being performed in the following pop-up notification:

Important! Please read this warning carefully. You must understand that along with the profile, saved passwords, bookmarks and other data are also deleted, and it is not possible to cancel the procedure. Use profile deletion only in extreme cases.

If deleting a profile is done in order to, then it is better to use another function, which is called “FireFox setup” and is available from the “about:support” page. This function rolls back all changes made to the browser, but retains important user data.

So, today we looked at the basics of working with the Fox Explorer profile manager, thanks to which you can switch between settings on the fly without storing multiple copies of the same program on your computer. This is undoubtedly very convenient, and no other browser can boast of such a feature.

If you use Firefox at home, at work, and on your smartphone, then you will probably find it much more convenient to use the browser if you sync your bookmarks, history, settings, and tabs across all your devices. Firefox Sync makes this easy. All you need to do is register using the address Email and password.

Firefox Sync also allows you to share add-ons between desktop versions of the browser, so you don't have to re-download every extension or plugin every time you open Firefox browser on any computer. I quote below full instructions about how to register for Firefox Sync and what settings need to be made on devices.

Registering for Firefox Sync

The screenshots below show the registration process on a computer under Windows control 10, but the same steps apply for Firefox on Windows 7, 8, Apple OS X, Android and Linux.

1. Click the button Open menu

2. Select an item Login to sync:

3. Press the button Create an account:

4. Enter an existing address Email, password And your age numbers and press the button Create an account:

5. Uncheck the boxes for the content you don't want to sync (You can change this later). Click the button Save settings:

6. After creating an account, we see the following message:

7. Confirm your email account. To do this, we find in it a letter with the subject Verify your Firefox Account and click on the button in the letter Activate now:

8. We meet a window in the browser:

9. Open the menu in the browser again and press the button Synchronize:

10. If you want to change the synchronization settings, open the account settings located to the left of the synchronization button:

How to sign into Firefox Sync and sync

Let's say you've gone through all the steps to create an account in Firefox Sync and now you need to synchronize all your browser settings on another device. The screenshots below show the login process for Firefox Sync on a Windows 10 computer, but the same steps apply for Firefox on Windows 7, 8, Apple OS X, Android, and Linux.

1. Click the button Open menu in the upper right corner of the browser:

2. Select an item Login to sync.

Firefox Sync- service from Mozilla company, which was previously called Weave and was only available as an extension, but is now renamed Sync and is available as a base package Firefox 4. The purpose of the service is to synchronize the user’s tabs, history, bookmarks, passwords and browser settings on different computers And mobile devices.
Synchronization is useful if you use Firefox on different computers and would like to have the same settings, bookmarks, passwords, etc. everywhere. Another case where synchronization is useful is when you moved the system, but forgot to save your data. If you use synchronization, your data will not be lost, because it is stored not only on your local computer, but also remotely, in the so-called cloud.

Synchronization in Firefox 4

To synchronize, go to "Menu"(sick orange button with the word Firefox) > select the item there "Settings"> go to the far right tab "Synchronization"(Sync in English):

A single button will be displayed in the window , and click on it:

In the next window there are two choices: “Create an account” and “Connect”:

If you have never used synchronization in the Firefox browser, select the first item. If you already have an account, then select the second item and log in by entering your username and password.
So, let’s go with the situation that we will only be creating an account for the first time to use synchronization Firefox Sync. To do this, as already written above, select the item "Create an account".

A window will open in which we need to enter our email address, password, password confirmation, select a server (in most cases, leave the one that will already be set) and check the box next to the privacy agreement (read it if you wish).

Please note, before you click Next, in the lower left corner there is a Sync Settings button:

Click on it. A screen with our synchronization settings will open:

Here you can write the name of your computer, and also choose what data we will synchronize. After selecting, click on the button "Ready". This will take us back to the previous window where we need to click on the button "Further".

On the next screen you will be presented with your sync key. He is very important. Without it, you won't be able to sync data on other computers. The key can be printed or saved. Don't forget about him! After this, press again "Further".

In the next window, we will be asked to enter a captcha to prove that the registration is carried out by a person and not an automated robot.
After entering the captcha and pressing "Further" We will be congratulated for completing the registration of the Firefox Sync service. Click the “Finish” button:

Controlling Firefox Sync

Now if you go to the settings tab "Synchronization", then your account parameters will be available to you:

Please note that by clicking on the item "Account Management" A small menu will appear, the items of which are related to managing your account:

View quota— you can find out how much space from the maximum possible you occupy with your data.
Change password— here you can change your password.
My sync key— here you can view your synchronization key and print it.
Stop using your account- you can delete your account.
Replace or merge Sync data— after selecting this item, you will have three possible options actions:

— Merge this computer's data with my Sync data– the function enters data from your current computer into your account information. For example, you used someone else's computer outside the home and want some data to be available on yours. home computer. You start synchronization on this foreign computer, using this item you save data from it, which can then be retrieved on your home computer.

— Replace all data on this computer with my Sync data– all data is on your current computer will be replaced Sync data. The item is useful for use after rearranging the system. Especially if you accidentally didn't save your data locally.

— Replace data on all other devices with data from this computer– takes data from your computer and installs it on other machines that have your account. This item is good and saves time if you use Firefox on several computers at once.

I continue the series of articles about setting up synchronization of settings, bookmarks, passwords and other data in different browsers with your account. This allows you to log into the same browser under the same account on different devices and your bookmarks, passwords and other data will be loaded everywhere, which is very convenient!

We have already discussed how to do this in Google Chrome and Opera, and now we will talk about no less popular browser- Mozilla FireFox.

What can I synchronize with my Mozilla FireFox account?

Like other browsers, FireFox can sync:

• Open browser tabs;
• Site visit history;
• Saved bookmarks;
• Saved logins and passwords from sites;
• Installed add-ons (extensions) for the browser;
• Browser settings.

Most of this data can, due to synchronization, be instantly transferred between your devices, where you will log into the Mozilla Firefox browser under the same account.

Data such as settings and add-ons, of course, will not be able to sync with all devices, since, for example, smartphones and tablets cannot install the same browser add-ons as a computer. This is a compatibility issue. Also with the settings, they may be different on mobile devices. But when working from another computer with the same operating system, everything can be synchronized!

Setting up synchronization

Setting up synchronization in Mozilla is quite simple, just like in other browsers.

Launch Mozilla Firefox, open its menu and select “Enter Sync”.

You will be taken to the synchronization settings section, where you need to click “Create an account”.

Next time you can get to the same settings section as follows:

Open your browser menu and select “Settings”.

Go to the “Firefox Account” section.

A registration page will open. Fill out a short form, indicating the email to which you will register an account in Firefox, create and indicate a password, as well as your age. Click “Create an account”.

On the next page, you can choose which browser data you would like to sync with your newly created Mozilla account. For example, you can sync only bookmarks or bookmarks with passwords if you don't need the rest. But I recommend leaving everything for synchronization! Because it doesn’t take up space and, as they say, it won’t be superfluous. Maybe something will come in handy later.

Log in to your email and find there a letter from FireFox Account with the subject “Confirm your email address...” or similar. In the letter, click “Confirm email”.

Synchronization setup is ready!

Now all you have to do is log in to the Mozilla FireFox account you just created on some other device, for example, on a smartphone, and due to synchronization you will see there all the passwords that you saved on another device, bookmarks, settings, etc. (depending on what selected for synchronization).

Changing sync settings

If you need to change synchronization settings, for example, disable synchronization of any data or, conversely, enable it, and also if you need to change your account, then you can do all this in the “Settings” - “Firefox Account” section.

There, select, if necessary, the desired data to be synchronized. If you want to log out of your account and create a new one, or simply log into another one, click “Disconnect” and the corresponding buttons will appear for logging into your account and creating a new one.

By clicking “Account Management” you will be taken to Personal Area your Firefox account, where you can: change your password; put an avatar; indicate the name; indicate an additional email address; view the devices on which you are logged into this account; delete your account (usually there is no point in this).

Conclusion

If you use Mozilla browser FireFox, I recommend using synchronization. Very, very convenient thing, just like in other browsers! Because usually, if someone uses one browser on a computer, then on other devices, including smartphones and tablets, this person also uses the same browser. Therefore, it will be very convenient to use the same bookmarks, history, settings and other data from your browser on all devices at once!

Transfer Firefox profile may usually be required when reinstalling Windows or the need to get a browser on a new device with the same settings as on source computer or laptop. Built-in Firefox synchronization can significantly help in this matter - developers from Mozilla allow you to transfer settings from one system to another in a few clicks. Today we will look at both transferring by copying a profile and setting up automatic browser synchronization.

Automatic synchronization: Firefox Sync.

Copy settings, bookmarks and so on. The Firefox browser can “out of the box”, i.e. You don’t have to install anything additional, register on any third party services(relative to Mozilla), etc. Everything is quite simple and can be done in a couple of steps. You still have to go through one registration - on the official service " Firefox Sync" To do this, select the “Tools” menu item “ Set up synchronization" If you have problems with English language– then we recommend downloading and installing Russian Firefox version, and not torment yourself in the throes of translation. After completing this action, you will see the “Firefox Sync” welcome window with only one button – “Start”. Click it.

Next, the automatic Firefox synchronization will prompt you to register - now is the time to do it. The procedure for creating an account is very simple and should not cause any difficulties. After confirming your e-mail address, you can select the items you want sync between devices. This procedure is carried out once. There's no need to sign up from every device - you've just created yourself a single Firefox Sync account.

After registering in the menu " Tools" instead of the item " Set up synchronization"You will see the item " Synchronization" Usually there is no need to press it manually - the system periodically automatic mode performs this action. Now it's time to turn to the second device with which you need to sync browser settings. If it does not have this browser, then you must first.

On the second and subsequent devices, you must select the same “Tools” item – “ Set up synchronization", but instead of creating a new account, click under the button " Registration" to the link " Already have an account? To come in " In this case, you will be asked for the E-Mail (to which you “linked” your Firefox Sync account) and the password that was created during registration. After entering, click " To come in».

After completing these steps synchronization of browser settings and add-ons usually starts automatically, but if this does not happen, select “ Synchronize" on the menu " Tools" Depending on the amount of data being transferred and the speed of your Internet connection, the time required to transfer browser settings may vary, but usually takes a few seconds. Personally, after starting the process, I wait 10-15 seconds and restart Firefox. After this, most of the browser settings that were made on the first device - from which it was registered - are usually applied.

Later, when adding a new Bookmarks in Firefox or remembering a new password - the same data will be available on all devices with Mozilla Firefox associated with your account. Automatic synchronization can be very useful when active use several devices: work computer, home computer, laptop and tablet... All of them will have identical bookmarks, saved passwords,…

Why is synchronization needed?

For example, while on the road, you found several interesting articles on the Internet, but carefully study them in this moment there is no possibility (or necessity). You add site pages to browser bookmarks on a laptop, and they automatically are synchronized with your Firefox account Sync. Upon arrival home, you just need to launch the Firefox browser on your home computer (automatic synchronization will occur) and among the bookmarks you will find links to those that interested you along the way Internet pages! You don't even need to take your laptop out of your bag! The second example is full cloning browser settings on a new device: replaced a laptop, computer, tablet or smartphone? – After synchronization the browser will accept the same parameters as on older devices!

Transfer Firefox: How to copy Firefox profile manually?

Automatic synchronization described in the first part of the article helps in most cases, but some settings yet sometimes they are not tolerated and remain untouched. A situation may arise when you need to pick up your Firefox profile on flash drive or any other way other than on-line synchronization. In this case, everything is simpler than with automatic Firefox synchronization Sync. To copy the Firefox profile and all the settings you just need to know - where firefox stores settings... The answer is simple - in regular files on disk. You can find out the path to the profile folder in 4 clicks: “I’ll draw it for you now”...

When you click on the “Open folder” button in the “Profile folder” field, a window will open Windows Explorer, which will contain your files Firefox profile . All you need to do is copy them all to a flash drive. After that, open in the same way profile folder on another device (where you transfer or copy the settings) and copy the profile files from the flash drive there (with replacement). After restarting the browser, you will see your usual Firefox, which was used on the original computer or laptop. With this method of profile transfer all parameters are guaranteed to be transferred both the browser itself and all installed Firefox add-ons.