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Firefox Multi container

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tseuchter
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Just installed addon Multi Container, but no icon is placed in symbol bar. What is going wrong?

Thx T

Just installed addon Multi Container, but no icon is placed in symbol bar. What is going wrong? Thx T

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Make sure you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode (Always use Private Browsing mode; Never Remember History) because containers do not work in PB mode.

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

Make sure you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode (Always use Private Browsing mode; Never Remember History) because containers do not work in PB mode.

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