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Hi

I have just installed FF on a new computer but my data isnt syncing. I have tried everything inc reinstall

Hi I have just installed FF on a new computer but my data isnt syncing. I have tried everything inc reinstall

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Where is the old computer? If your data is not on another synced device... you may be in trouble.

Sync is not a backup tool but it is a good sync/transfer/move tool https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/forums/contributors/707681#post-86895

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1286905

What is Firefox Sync and why would you use it https://hacks.mozilla.org/2018/11/firefox-sync-privacy/

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The other computer is still functional, this is an additional PC but the sync just isnt pulling through. I have my profile on several computers and its never been an issue before

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The other devices are synced

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From the old computer, can you see the new computer on this page --> https://accounts.firefox.com? Did you verify the sync settings on both computers? see screenshots

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No it doesn't appear so

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Its working now for some reason :-)

Thanks for your help

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Mark it as resolved and have a nice day.

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