This site will have limited functionality while we undergo maintenance to improve your experience. If an article doesn't solve your issue and you want to ask a question, we have our support community waiting to help you at @FirefoxSupport on Twitter and/r/firefox on Reddit.

Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

doesn't ask to remember pswd, even though I have all of preferences set

  • 1 cavab
  • 8 have this problem
  • 1 view
  • Last reply by cor-el

more options

I have checked all of the security preferences to save passwords to different sites, but Firefox doesn't ask if I want to save or ignore passwords.

I have checked all of the security preferences to save passwords to different sites, but Firefox doesn't ask if I want to save or ignore passwords.

All Replies (1)

more options

Make sure that you not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode.

  • https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Private+Browsing
  • You enter Private Browsing mode if you select: Tools > Options > Privacy > History: Firefox will: "Never Remember History"
  • To see all History and Cookie settings, choose: Tools > Options > Privacy, choose the setting Firefox will: Use custom settings for history
  • Deselect: [ ] "Permanent Private Browsing mode"