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How to password protect mozilla browser for each time when used ?

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optimus026
optimus026
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The Master password Feature only ask password when changing the critical feature, but how to make secure the browser each time when the browser is opened.

The Master password Feature only ask password when changing the critical feature, but how to make secure the browser each time when the browser is opened.

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CoryMH
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Hello,

Does this extension do what you are looking for?

Might be a good idea to back up your profile first in case something happens, see Back up and restore information in Firefox profiles. I'm sure you do not want to lose information such as bookmarks.

optimus026
optimus026 Question owner
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Hey, I have tried this add on but its not secure. It can be easily by passed by closing the window when password is asked.

CoryMH
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That's unfortunate - I am surprised it has such high ratings if one of its advertised features can be bypassed so easily. You can try using third party Windows applications:

Note that I have not used any of these myself, so use them at your own risk.