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Won't remember passwords

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redarrow5150
redarrow5150
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Always have to re-log in pass words even after checking box remember me. Went to area for to click box in security but does not allow me to check in it.

Always have to re-log in pass words even after checking box remember me. Went to area for to click box in security but does not allow me to check in it.

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FredMcD
FredMcD
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Are you using Private Browsing? (Nothing is recorded)

Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web Link} by holding down the <Shift>
(Mac=Options) key, and then starting Firefox. Is the problem still there?

cor-el
cor-el
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Make sure that you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode (Always use Private Browsing mode; Never Remember History).

  • Tools > Options > Privacy > Firefox will: "Use custom settings for history"
  • Deselect: [ ] "Always use Private Browsing mode"

A detail like a website remembering you (log you in automatically) is stored in a cookie.

You can use these steps to make a website recognize and remember you:

  • You can create a cookie" "Allow" exception to keep specific cookies, especially in case of secure websites and when cookies expire when Firefox is closed.
  • Tools > Options > Privacy > "Use custom settings for history" > Cookies: Exceptions

You can remove the Cookies from a website to make the website forget about you.