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Does sync in Firefox mean that when I setup a new computer and install a fresh copy of Firefox it will automatically syc my bookmarks and other items

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pulp3au
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I'm thinking of getting a new computer (it will be a mac; I'm also on mac osx now) and I'm trying to determine if Firefox sync will allow me to setup a new computer with my old computer's bookmarks, passwords etc. (all the items i ticked in sync preferences) on the new computer? Basically, will it just sync my old bookmarks and passwords to my fresh computer and fresh copy of Firefox once I sign into my sync account?

Thanks for your help.

I'm thinking of getting a new computer (it will be a mac; I'm also on mac osx now) and I'm trying to determine if Firefox sync will allow me to setup a new computer with my old computer's bookmarks, passwords etc. (all the items i ticked in sync preferences) on the new computer? Basically, will it just sync my old bookmarks and passwords to my fresh computer and fresh copy of Firefox once I sign into my sync account? Thanks for your help.

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the-edmeister
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Yes, that is a function of Sync.

cor-el
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Note that you can also transfer personal data via a USB flash drive.

You can use this button to go to the current Firefox profile folder:

You can copy files like these to the current Firefox profile folder to recover specific data.

  • bookmarks and history: places.sqlite
  • bookmark backups: JSON backups in the bookmarkbackups folder
  • SQLite files like cookies.sqlite (cookies) and formhistory.sqlite (saved form data)
  • logins.json and key3.db (decryption key) for Passwords saved in the Password Manager
  • cert8.db and possibly cert_override.txt for (intermediate) certificates stored in the Certificate Manager
  • persdict.dat for words you added to the spelling checker dictionary
  • permissions.sqlite for Permissions and possibly content-prefs.sqlite for other Site Preferences
  • sessionstore.js for open tabs and pinned tabs and tab groups