If I reset my master password, does it remove my usernames and passwords from all my devices, or just the device I reset it for?
I set a master password on my laptop, and I can log into that one. But I recently added a master password to my desktop but I forgot it (I know, I should have written it down) and I can't log into any of my saved user names and passwords (on my desktop). I want to know if I reset the master password for my desktop, does it remove all my usernames and passwords on my desktop firefox only, or will it remove them on my laptop as well?
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hi dangar75, the master password does only encrypt your local password store and shouldn't have an effect on your other synced devices. however, in any case please create a backup of the firefox profile on your laptop before you proceed...
Back up and restore information in Firefox profiles Use a Primary Password with Sync
Modified by philipp
It is always safest to disconnect Sync on a computer if you make changes to files or make changes that involve a lot of data.
Note that you can also copy logins.json and key3.db from a working device to your computer via a USB jump drive.