How can I store my passwords ? I followed the hints given in the help file but to no avail. Do I have to change something in about:config ?
I use openSUSE 11.4 64 bits, KDE desktop, FireFox 6.0.2..
How can I store, for certain web sites, my login and my password, it all being protected by a master password ? I followed the hints given in the help file, but to no avail.
Do I have to change one or more lines in about:config ?
Thank you,
W
Chosen solution
On Linux use:
- Edit > Preferences > Security: Passwords: "Remember passwords for sites"
Make sure that you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode.
- https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Private+Browsing
- You enter Private Browsing mode if you select: Edit > Preferences > Privacy > History: Firefox will: "Never Remember History"
- To see all History and Cookie settings, choose: Edit > Preferences > Privacy, choose the setting Firefox will: Use custom settings for history
- Deselect: [ ] "Permanent Private Browsing mode"
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No, you do not have to change anything in about:config.
Which help file did you refer to?
See these articles on making Firefox remember your passwords and using a master password to protect them:
Password manager - Remember, delete and change saved passwords in Firefox
Use a Primary Password to protect stored logins and passwords
Protecting stored passwords using a master password
I followed all steps that were indicated, even typed in an new master password.
When I go on an website which requires a password (e.g. Gmail) , nothing happens, nothing asks me if I want to store the password.
W
Modified by wba
Password Manager
Username and Password not remembered
Check and tell if its working.
-> IF you use Clear Recent History feature, DO NOT select Cookies, Forms and Search History, Active Logins, Site Preferences
-> IF you use Privacy Cleanup softwares like CCleaner, DON'T SELECT FIREFOX IN ITS SETTINGS. These softwares can be responsible for Deleting your Firefox Settings.
Please confirm that the following setting is checked: Edit > Preferences > Security > Remember passwords for sites.
edit: changed menu options since OP is on Linux! My bad.
Modified by dynamite
Chosen Solution
On Linux use:
- Edit > Preferences > Security: Passwords: "Remember passwords for sites"
Make sure that you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode.
- https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Private+Browsing
- You enter Private Browsing mode if you select: Edit > Preferences > Privacy > History: Firefox will: "Never Remember History"
- To see all History and Cookie settings, choose: Edit > Preferences > Privacy, choose the setting Firefox will: Use custom settings for history
- Deselect: [ ] "Permanent Private Browsing mode"
mha007, he is using Linux as CCleaner is for Windows only.
This is what he is using http://www.opensuse.org/en/
Indeed, I had Private Browsing on. After "untagging" it, I could introduce passwords. Thanks to all of you.
W
Sry didnt realize that CCleaner is Win for only.