Can you have different profiles on Firefox?

Can you have different profiles on Firefox?

You can have multiple Firefox profiles, each containing a separate set of user information. The Profile Manager allows you to create, remove, rename, and switch profiles. If you have (or plan to have) multiple installations of Firefox on one computer, see Dedicated profiles per Firefox installation.

How do I use multiple profiles in Firefox?

Inside Firefox, type or paste about:profiles in the address bar and press Enter/Return to load it. Click the “Create a New Profile” button, then click Next. Assign a name like Work, ignore the option to relocate the profile folder, and click the Finish button.

How do I know which profile Firefox is using?

All Replies (4) Start > Run Type “firefox -P” (without quotations) and hit enter. That brings up the prompt to choose what profile to use this session.

Can I merge two Firefox accounts?

If you log into Firefox Sync using Account A on your computer, log out and then log into Firefox Sync using Account B, that should create a merged copy of your data (bookmarks, logins, etc) on Firefox. Then you can log out of Account B and go back into Account A.

Can I run two versions of Firefox on the same computer?

You can install multiple Firefox versions via a custom install in different installation folders and only use the older Firefox version when you really need it. Do a custom install and install each version in its own program folder to use multiple Firefox versions.

How do I get my old Firefox profile back?

Restoring a profile backup

1. Click the Firefox menu and select Exit. Click the Firefox menu at the top of the screen and select Quit Firefox.
2. If your existing profile folder and profile backup folder have the same name, simply replace the existing profile folder with the profile backup, then start Firefox.

How do I transfer my old Firefox profile to a new Firefox?

Right-clickHold down the control key while you click on a file you want to copy and choose Copy. Open the new Firefox profile folder as explained in step 1, above. Right-clickHold down the control key while you click inside the profile folder and choose Paste .

How do I create a new profile on Firefox?

Steps Open the Start Menu and click “Run” (or use the Vista search box). Type “firefox.exe -p” and hit “Enter”. Click on “Create Profile…” and click “Next”. Enter a name for your profile. Click on “Finish” to create your new profile. Click on “Start Firefox” and the “Import Settings” and “Data Wizard” will appear.

How do you reset a Firefox profile?

Click the menu button and then click help. From there select Troubleshooting Information. Click on Reset Firefox button located on the upper-right corner of the Troubleshooting Information page. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens.

What is Mozilla Firefox profiles?

A profile in Firefox is the collection of settings, customizations, add-ons, and other personalizations that a user has made or installed into their copy of Firefox. You can find details about profiles on Mozilla’s end-user support site.

How can I download Firefox for free?

Firefox for Mac Download Firefox. You can get it for free at the Mozilla website. Open the DMG file. Once the download is complete, the DMG file should open automatically. Install the application. Drag the Firefox.app file into your Applications folder. Put Firefox on the dock.