Firefox Private browsing default installation out of the box blocks certain websites
I have been attempting to use Firefox Private browsing default installation out of the box on netflix, and messages.google.com/web and in netflix's case videos do not play, and google messages page is a blank white page, and also any website that uses facebook comments, that section is not loaded. What is this setting that is causing these behaviors in the private browsing mode, is there a article somewhere that explains in detail how firefox's private browsing mode works?
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Make sure you are not blocking content.
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop also see https://blog.mozilla.org/security/2021/03/23/introducing-smartblock/
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/smartblock-enhanced-tracking-protection
Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot(Safe) Mode {web link}
A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Troubleshoot(Safe) Mode (not Refresh). Is the problem still there?
Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache.
Warning ! ! This will log you out of sites you're logged in to. You may also lose any settings for that website.
- How to clear the Firefox cache {web link}
How can I check if I am blocking content. I have included a screenshot for reference.
I'm not very good on this subject and I called for more help.
FredMcD said
I'm not very good on this subject and I called for more help.
I apperciate it, I really do. If any one can chime in, I would be greatful.
Ilungisiwe
Hi limava9478,
Content tracking is blocked by default in Private Browsing mode if you have ETP set to standard (see Enhanced Tracking Protection in Firefox for desktop.
To make sure if it indeed is a Tracking Protection issue, please check out the following article and let me know if it helps: How do I report a broken site in Firefox desktop?.
Could also be a problem with storage.
You can set dom.indexedDB.privateBrowsing.enabled = true on the about:config page to see if that has effect
You can open the about:config page via the location/address bar. You can click the button to "Accept the Risk and Continue".
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