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I lost my computer, the browser was protected by a master password. The device is synchronized with other devices. Can then uninstall and install the new browse

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I lost my computer, the browser was protected by a master password. The device is synchronized with other devices. Can any people uninstall and install the new browser's and get access to my data in sync?

I lost my computer, the browser was protected by a master password. The device is synchronized with other devices. Can any people uninstall and install the new browser's and get access to my data in sync?

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Data to connect to the Sync server is not protected by the Master Password and Firefox uses a signedInUser.json to store the credential to log in automatically on each start.

You should change the password of the Firefox account immediately to disconnect all linked devices.