Reset your Primary Password if you've forgotten it

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The Primary Password feature protects all of your locally stored usernames and passwords with a global password. If you have forgotten your primary password, you must reset it.

Warning: Resetting your Primary Password will remove all of your saved usernames and passwords.
  1. In the Firefox address bar enter the following location:
    chrome://pippki/content/resetpassword.xhtml
  2. Press EnterReturn.
  3. The "Reset Primary Password" page will appear. Click the Reset button to reset your primary password.
Remember: Resetting your Primary Password will remove all of your saved usernames and passwords.

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