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Firefox signs me out of my computer all the time

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berynice
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I have to sign into my macbook air every time I'm off the computer - not logged off, just not using. I made the mistake of trying to sync it with my iphone and even after uninstalling Firefox the problem continues

I have to sign into my macbook air every time I'm off the computer - not logged off, just not using. I made the mistake of trying to sync it with my iphone and even after uninstalling Firefox the problem continues

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FredMcD
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Are you talking about the computer, or being logged out when Firefox closes?


Your ‘logged-in’ status is stored in special cookies. If the cookie is removed, you are logged out.


You may be in Private Browsing mode or told Firefox not to remember.

Type about:preferences#privacy<enter> in the address bar. The button next to History, select Use Custom Settings.

Turn off Always Use Private Browsing Mode Turn on Remember My Browsing And Download History At the bottom of the page, turn on Clear History When Firefox Closes. At the far right, press the Settings button. Turn on ONLY Cache and Form And Search History leaving the others off.


Macs: Make sure you install Firefox properly and that you do not run Firefox from within the DMG (Disk Images) file. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-download-and-install-firefox-mac