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Firefox is logging out of websites when I switch between tabs

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When I log into various websites (my work e-mail, Pinterest, gmail, etc.), if I switch from that tab to a different tab (perhaps I've clicked on a link to look at something), when I go back to the original tab Firefox has logged me out and I have to log in again.

When I log into various websites (my work e-mail, Pinterest, gmail, etc.), if I switch from that tab to a different tab (perhaps I've clicked on a link to look at something), when I go back to the original tab Firefox has logged me out and I have to log in again.

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Firefox will not log you out of anything unless you click the log-out link.

Some web sites have a timer for last response, and will automatically log you out from lack of activity.

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Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache.

  • Clear the Cache and
  • Remove Cookies
    Warning ! ! This will log you out of sites you're logged in to.

Type about:preferences<enter> in the address bar.

  • Cookies; Select Privacy. Under History, select Firefox will Use Custom Settings. Press the button on the right side called Show Cookies. Use the search bar to look for the site. Note; There may be more than one entry. Remove All of them.
  • Cache; Select Advanced > Network. Across from Cached Web Content, Press Clear Now.

If there is still a problem, Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} While you are in safe mode;

Type about:preferences#advanced<enter> in the address bar.

Under Advanced, Select General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration.

Poke around safe web sites. Are there any problems?

Then restart.