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since upgrading to the latest version of firefox I do not get the little padlock icon when connected to a secure site. Is this normal?

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Since upgrading to the latest version of firefox I do not get the little padlock icon when connected to a secure site. Is this normal?

Since upgrading to the latest version of firefox I do not get the little padlock icon when connected to a secure site. Is this normal?

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The padlock has been replaced by the site identity button, for details on using it see https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Site+Identity+Button

If you want to add a padlock icon to the location bar, you can use the Padlock add-on - https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/padlock-icon/

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The padlock has been replaced by the site identity button, for details on using it see https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Site+Identity+Button

If you want to add a padlock icon to the location bar, you can use the Padlock add-on - https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/padlock-icon/

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TonyE, thanks for your help on this issue.

Modified by Dwarfdog