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How do I get Firefox to remember my passwords on websites?

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SwiftH20
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When I go to Tool>options>security, the box that says "remember passwords for sites" is greyed out. Is that the right way to set the remember passwords function and if so, why is it greyed out?

When I go to Tool>options>security, the box that says "remember passwords for sites" is greyed out. Is that the right way to set the remember passwords function and if so, why is it greyed out?

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Klemik
Klemik
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You might been browsing in private mode. Try Shift+Ctrl+P or Tools/Private mode.

cor-el
cor-el
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See also:

  • Tools > Options > Privacy: Use custom settings for history
  • Deselect: [ ] "Always use private browsing mode"