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I attempted to register for Firefox Sync but I keep getting "blocked for security reasons". Why?

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I attempted to register for "Firefox Sync"; but, with every attempt I keep getting the message "the request was blocked for security reasons". What does this mean? What "security reasons"?

I attempted to register for "Firefox Sync"; but, with every attempt I keep getting the message "the request was blocked for security reasons". What does this mean? What "security reasons"?

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Hi, possible security software like Avast, Kaspersky, BitDefender and ESET that intercept secure connections and send their own certificate.

What was the full error message ?

Also before get in to Sync, it is for Syncing (plural) devices and is not meant as a backup service and if use as such will eventually loose your info/data.

Please let us know if this solved your issue or if need further assistance.