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how do i disable private browsing

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I just downloaded the new mozilla browser for mac and all the tabs i open are private browsing.

How do i disable private browsing

I just downloaded the new mozilla browser for mac and all the tabs i open are private browsing. How do i disable private browsing

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You can check that you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode (Always use Private Browsing mode; Never Remember History).

  • Options/Preferences -> Privacy & Security
    Firefox will: "Use custom settings for history"
  • remove checkmark: [ ] "Always use Private Browsing mode"

See also the about:policies page via the location/address bar to check whether policies are active.