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Firefox remembers my username & password but, my password has changed and I can't get Firefox to release the old password so, how do I get Firfox to recognize my new password and not continue using my older password

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I use Firefox to log into BlackBoard to contact my students. Blackboard requires us to log in using a username and password. I have set this web page as my home page so when I launch Firefox, I am presented with the Blackboard login screen which displays my username and passwords as dots. I have recently changed my password and can't get Firefox to release the old password. Yes I have tries deleting cookies and everything else. Solution please .....

I use Firefox to log into BlackBoard to contact my students. Blackboard requires us to log in using a username and password. I have set this web page as my home page so when I launch Firefox, I am presented with the Blackboard login screen which displays my username and passwords as dots. I have recently changed my password and can't get Firefox to release the old password. Yes I have tries deleting cookies and everything else. Solution please .....

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Just type the new password to replace the dots, Firefox should ask you if you want the new password saved. If it doesn't help try the instructions at https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Remembering%20passwords#w_viewing-and-deleting-passwords