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Is it possible to find the "Sync" key in my old Firefox files ?

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johnmark1966
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I have "Backup" files from my old laptop. And there are probably 1000 or more Mozilla and Firefox files in the backup .... is there a way to merge that old information/files with my new Firefox account ?

I have "Backup" files from my old laptop. And there are probably 1000 or more Mozilla and Firefox files in the backup .... is there a way to merge that old information/files with my new Firefox account ?

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Do you have a folder that contains places.sqlite and a bookmarkbackups folder? If so, that should be helpful in reconstructing your settings. This article has tips on that: Recover important data from an old profile.

Regarding the Sync key specifically, I don't know where that is stored, but perhaps you won't need it?

the-edmeister
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The Sync key is stored in the Firefox Passwords - two files (unless you were using the Master Password feature) which work in conjunction with each other.

signons.sqlite and key3.db

cor-el
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You can find the sync account password and the sync (recovery) key in the password manager on computers where a sync account has been set up.

Look for:

  • chrome://weave (Mozilla Services Password)
  • chrome://weave (Mozilla Services Encryption Passphrase)