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how do i take my passwords to another computer?

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I have purchased a new computer and want my passwords. It allows me to import from another browser but not another computer.

I have purchased a new computer and want my passwords. It allows me to import from another browser but not another computer.

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Hello,

The easiest way might be to use Firefox Sync to sync your data to your new computer. Or you could manually back up your Firefox profile and copy it to the new computer. If you need help with this, don't hesitate to ask.

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தீர்வு தேர்ந்தெடுக்கப்பட்டது

Hello,

The easiest way might be to use Firefox Sync to sync your data to your new computer. Or you could manually back up your Firefox profile and copy it to the new computer. If you need help with this, don't hesitate to ask.

Password Exporter {web link} This extension allows you to export your saved passwords and disabled login hosts using XML or CSV files that can be imported later.


In the event that the passwords information is lost, you should record all information in a separate text file somewhere else on your hard drive, or written down. You can easily copy and paste if you need to do so. If you are concerned about someone else looking at that file, you can compress it using a password.

You can copy files like these to the current Firefox profile folder to recover specific data.

  • bookmarks and history: places.sqlite
  • bookmark backups: JSON backups in the bookmarkbackups folder
  • SQLite files like cookies.sqlite (cookies) and formhistory.sqlite (saved form data)
  • logins.json and key3.db (decryption key) for Passwords saved in the Password Manager
  • cert8.db for stored intermediate certificates (Certificate Manager)
  • persdict.dat for words you added to the spelling checker dictionary
  • permissions.sqlite and possibly content-prefs.sqlite for Permissions and Site Preferences
  • sessionstore.js for open tabs and pinned tabs and tab groups

You can use this button to go to the current Firefox profile folder: