Join the AMA (Ask Me Anything) with the Firefox leadership team to celebrate Firefox 20th anniversary and discuss Firefox’s future on Mozilla Connect. Mark your calendar on Thursday, November 14, 18:00 - 20:00 UTC!

This site will have limited functionality while we undergo maintenance to improve your experience. If an article doesn't solve your issue and you want to ask a question, we have our support community waiting to help you at @FirefoxSupport on Twitter and/r/firefox on Reddit.

Avatar for Username

Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

This thread was archived. اگر به کمک نیاز دارید لطفاً یک سؤال بپرسید.

I am having problems with my Sync and bookmarks. I synced my bookmarks before wiping the hard drive. Now when I type in my email address to restore/get back my bookmarks, the box reads "already in use" I have my sync key. I need help. Help!!!!!

  • 1 پاسخ
  • 1 has this problem
  • 4 views
  • آخرین پاسخ توسّط the-edmeister

Albert2826
Albert2826
more options

Question I am having problems with my Sync and bookmarks. I synced my bookmarks before wiping the hard drive. Now when I type in my email address to restore/get back my bookmarks, the box reads "already in use" I have my sync key. I need help. Help!!!!!

Question I am having problems with my Sync and bookmarks. I synced my bookmarks before wiping the hard drive. Now when I type in my email address to restore/get back my bookmarks, the box reads "already in use" I have my sync key. I need help. Help!!!!!

All Replies (1)

the-edmeister
the-edmeister
  • Moderator
more options

Sounds as if you are trying to create a new Sync account. You need to treat that software reload as a new device for purposes of Sync.

https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/add-a-device-to-firefox-sync#w_add-another-computer