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Asking saved passwords on Mac

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Hi there,

I use Firefox both on my Windows PC and Mac. On Windows, when I want to show a saved password, Firefox asks Firefox password first before showing the saved password but on Mac Firefox does not ask Firefox password, so the password is shown immediately after I click the Eye icon.

In my opinion it's quite dangerous because if I forget to lock my Macbook, someone can easily see all my saved password on Firefox.

I hope Firefox can fix this.

Best Regard

Hi there, I use Firefox both on my Windows PC and Mac. On Windows, when I want to show a saved password, Firefox asks Firefox password first before showing the saved password but on Mac Firefox does not ask Firefox password, so the password is shown immediately after I click the Eye icon. In my opinion it's quite dangerous because if I forget to lock my Macbook, someone can easily see all my saved password on Firefox. I hope Firefox can fix this. Best Regard

Keazen oplossing

Only someone with access to your computer account will have access to your Firefox profile.

Firefoxindo said

Firefox asks Firefox password first before showing the saved password

I think you are talking about:

Use a Master Password to protect stored logins and passwords {web link}

The password information is stored in two files in the profile folder. The files are encrypted. The Master Password adds another layer of security.

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Keazen oplossing

Only someone with access to your computer account will have access to your Firefox profile.

Firefoxindo said

Firefox asks Firefox password first before showing the saved password

I think you are talking about:

Use a Master Password to protect stored logins and passwords {web link}

The password information is stored in two files in the profile folder. The files are encrypted. The Master Password adds another layer of security.

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Hi FredMcD, yes I didn't set the Primary Password on my mac. Thanks for answering my question.

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