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I used to be able to start firefox and be logged in but it doesn't now

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Firefox use to keep me logged in when I check a box to keep logged in but now this does not ever work any longer. How do I fix it?

Firefox use to keep me logged in when I check a box to keep logged in but now this does not ever work any longer. How do I fix it?

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cor-el
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Websites remembering you and automatically log you in is stored in a cookie.

  • Create an allow cookie exception (Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: Exceptions) to keep such a cookie, especially for secure websites and if cookies expire when Firefox is closed.

Make sure that you do not run Firefox in Private Browsing mode.

To see all History and Cookie settings, choose:

  • Tools > Options > Privacy, choose the setting Firefox will: Use custom settings for history
  • Deselect: [ ] "Always use private browsing mode"