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Help with Firefox password

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azkmyself
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Hi, I'm currently logged into my firefox account, but I do not remember my password. I'd like to sync my information across other devices, but need to reset my password and it seems like I will lose all of my information doing this.. Is there any way to recover my password while being logged into my account. Or at least see how many characters/password requirements? 

- It feels like there must be some option considering I already have access to my account, but any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you!
Hi, I'm currently logged into my firefox account, but I do not remember my password. I'd like to sync my information across other devices, but need to reset my password and it seems like I will lose all of my information doing this.. Is there any way to recover my password while being logged into my account. Or at least see how many characters/password requirements? - It feels like there must be some option considering I already have access to my account, but any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

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FredMcD
FredMcD
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Type about:preferences#security<enter> in the address bar. Look under Logins,

Note: For Firefox v56+ its; about:preferences#privacy Look under Forms & Passwords +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ To check the passwords you have listed, press Saved Logins.

azkmyself
azkmyself Question owner
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Thank you for the reply, but this only shows passwords for sites I use. I'm not seeing anything relative to Firefox, unfortunately..

cor-el
cor-el
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Resetting the password only affects data stored on the Sync server, so your personal data in the profile folder is not affected if that is what worries you. You will have to reconnect other devices using the new password and best is to wait some time to ensure that the initial Sync has finished on the device with the logins.