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Add-ons Logging Out After Every Restart

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user2628024
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Hello. I need help with stopping websites, extensions (which required one to stay signed-in to be able to use them) from logging out every time I shut the browser. I know I am doing something wrong with the settings for cookies, but I can't pin down how to go about solving the issue. Thank you.

Hello. I need help with stopping websites, extensions (which required one to stay signed-in to be able to use them) from logging out every time I shut the browser. I know I am doing something wrong with the settings for cookies, but I can't pin down how to go about solving the issue. Thank you.

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FredMcD
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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.