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How do I set up Sync on my computer?

A Mozilla account lets you sync your data and preferences (such as your bookmarks, history, passwords, open tabs and installed add-ons) across all your devices.

Create a Mozilla account

You will need a Mozilla account to set up sync. To create an account:

  1. Click the menu button menu button to open the menu panel. Fx89MenuSignIn
  2. Click the Sign In button next to Sync and save data.
    • The Mozilla accounts sign-in page will be open in a new tab.FxA-NewSignIn-smaller
  3. Enter your email and click Continue.
  4. Fill out the form to create an account.
    • Take note of the email address and password you used: You’ll need them to sign in.
  5. Mozilla accounts will send you a confirmation email. Use the verification link or code to confirm your account.
  6. Click your Mozilla account email or display name (you might need to sign in first). Menu showing Mozilla Account
  7. Click Sync Now.

Choose what information to sync

See How do I choose what information to sync on Waterfox?

Connect additional devices to Sync

A device could be a mobile device (such as a smartphone or tablet), a desktop computer, or another Waterfox profile. For more on mobile devices, see:

To connect another desktop computer or profile, just sign in and let Waterfox Sync do the rest. To sign in, you’ll need the email address and password you used in the previous section.

  1. Open Waterfox on the computer or profile you want to sync.
  2. Click the menu button menu button, then click the Sign In button next to Sync and save data and sign in. Fx89MenuSignIn * If you’re already signed in (see How do I know the status of my sync?) click Sync Now to start syncing immediately.

Disable Sync for previously synced devices

For additional information, see Disable Browser Sync.