Sync bookmarks between devices with Firefox Sync
These are the steps to synchronize selected items such as bookmarks and history with your Mozilla account. We will explain in detail the starting position, setting values, completion confirmation, and how to review in case of problems.
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Who this guide is for and what to prepare
- First-time users of Mozilla Firefox
- People who want to safely check the operation of synchronizing bookmarks between devices with Firefox Sync
What you need
- Update Firefox on both devices and prepare emails that can be received using the same Mozilla account.
Check preparation and starting position
Update Firefox on both devices and prepare emails that can be received using the same Mozilla account.
Open and configure features
On the first device, select Profile > [Log in to Sync] in the top right corner, and enter your email, password, and confirmation code you received.
- On the first device, select Profile in the top right > [Log in to Sync] and enter your email, password, and confirmation code you received.
- ☰ > [Settings] > [Sync] > [Manage synced items], turn on [Bookmarks], and remove unnecessary passwords, history, and payment methods. Add one bookmark for confirmation and press [Sync now].
Complete and check results
- Log in to the second device using the same account and press Profile > Sync Now. Check that the confirmation item appears in the bookmark menu.
Fix the problem and exit safely
Sync also reflects deletions between devices, so it is not used as a substitute for backup. On shared devices, synchronized data will be deleted from the device when you sign out.
- If it does not reflect, check the account string, synchronization display, and bookmarks on both devices.
Limitations and requirements
- Sync also reflects deletions between devices, so it is not used as a substitute for backup. On shared devices, synchronized data will be deleted from the device when you sign out.
Frequently asked questions
What if you can't find the item you want in Mozilla Firefox?
If it does not reflect, check the account string, synchronization display, and bookmarks on both devices.
What should I be especially careful about when synchronizing bookmarks between devices using Firefox Sync?
Sync also reflects deletions between devices, so it is not used as a substitute for backup. On shared devices, synchronized data will be deleted from the device when you sign out.
Official sources and verification date
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