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My open applications (email and Facebook) no longer log off automatically when I close Firefox. Help

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SusieQQQ
SusieQQQ
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I want email and FB to log off automatically when I close Firefox. They used to and I have my settings set for them to, but they don't. Can anyone offer suggestions?

I want email and FB to log off automatically when I close Firefox. They used to and I have my settings set for them to, but they don't. Can anyone offer suggestions?

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FredMcD
FredMcD
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Have you confirmed the settings?

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-to-fix-preferences-wont-save

Note: Some software, like Advanced SystemCare with Surfing Protection, can protect files in the Firefox profile folder against changes. If you have such software then check the settings or uninstall this software.

cor-el
cor-el
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A detail like a website remembering you (log you in automatically) is stored in a cookie.

You can use these steps to make a website recognize and remember you:

  • Create a cookie 'allow' exception to keep such cookies, especially in case of secure websites and when cookies expire when Firefox is closed.
  • Tools > Options > Privacy > "Use custom settings for history" > Cookies: Exceptions

Removing cookies from a website makes the website forget about you. Let the cookies expire when Firefox is closed to make them session cookies.