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Check box for “Remember passwords for sites” is greyed-out.

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Can't make Firefox remember passwords as the check box is greyed-out. What's the fix?

Can't make Firefox remember passwords as the check box is greyed-out. What's the fix?

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codonboy said

Can't make Firefox remember passwords as the check box is greyed-out. What's the fix?

I had same problem and this is the solution for me. I was using private browsing. Thanks.

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hello, firefox won't save your passwords when you've set it up to run in permanent private browsing mode ("never remember history" in the options > privacy panel).

Settings for privacy, browsing history and do-not-track

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codonboy said

Can't make Firefox remember passwords as the check box is greyed-out. What's the fix?

I had same problem and this is the solution for me. I was using private browsing. Thanks.