How to create a new profile in Mozile? Profiles - where Firefox stores your bookmarks, passwords and other user data What is a profile in the Firefox browser

Hello everyone who went to our site. In one of the past articles, we examined in more detail what browser is Mozilla Firefox.. This is a folder in which all of our firefox Settings. It is created by default when installing the browser. But sometimes there is a situation when several profiles will be required for this browser (for example, other family members or simply separate for work). How to do it? This will help us a profile manager. With it, you can add, rename, delete profile, as well as set some settings.

Run Profile Manager.

Before starting the manager, check the Mozilla Firefox browser closed. If it is open with you, then you need to close it. Then we use. We press it and not releasing the R (Win + R). We will open the "" window, enter in the field firefox.exe -p.

And click " OK»You will see a profile manager before you.

Here you will see your default profile in which all your data is stored. To fulfill all further actions that we will describe below, come back to this screenshot.

Suppose we want to create a new profile that would have stored bookmarks, a history for work or another family member.

Creating a new Firefox profile

To do this, just press the button " Create ..."(Figure 1). The profile creation wizard opens.

Now we need to come up with the name of our new profile. Since we plan to use it for working purposes, then let's give a suitable name, for example, - For work. Or another, at your discretion.

Next, you need to specify the folder where the profile created will be stored. By default, a folder is created with the profile name. You can use this option. If you want to ask your own, then click " Select folder ..." And in the conductor, specify the desired folder. We recommend creating a clean, empty folder to the profile, if you set it to a directory in which there are some files, then you risk losing them when removing the profile.

Now that we asked the name, indicated the place, click " Ready" The new profile will be created and will be displayed in the Profile Manager.

Select the created profile and run the browser. It will open in the form in which he was after the first installation: there will be no bookmarks, the story will be empty, no extensions and applications you will also find.

How to rename profile

If when creating a new profile you made a mistake in his name or simply decided to change, then it can be easily corrected. To do this, highlight the desired profile and select the button under the number 2 - " Rename».

Then give a new name or correct the error and click " OK" The profile is renamed.

Remove Firefox Profile

If you stop using a profile, you can safely remove it. To do this, select the appropriate button in the Manager - under the number 3.

We offer 2 options for removal.

Do not delete files. When this option is selected, a profile is deleted from the manager, however, all your data files will be saved on your hard disk that can be used for a new profile later.

Delete files. In this case, deletion occurs not only from the manager, but also all files with your data and settings. The profile folder is removed completely from the computer. You can't restore anything after that. Therefore, take into account this fact when choosing this option.

Profile Manager Settings.

Work autonomane. If you set this parameter for a specific profile, then Firefox start offline, without connecting to the Internet. In this case, you can view the sites that you visited earlier and conduct experiments with your profile.

Run the selected profile without request. If this check mark is installed for a particular profile, then this profile will be loaded automatically when Firefox starts.

If you need to switch between profiles, then remove the checkbox from this parameter. Now every time you start the browser you will choose the profile you need.

On this, perhaps, let me finish. Today we looked at how to create, rename, delete Firefox profile. Share in the comments about whether you use your profiles in this browser.

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Hello everyone who went to the site for newcomers of the Internet. On the pages of our resource, we told about the Mozilla Firefox browser, how to install it, its settings, etc. See in more detail in the dedicated to this topic. Today we will consider that such a profile, how to find it, which files in it are and for what they answer.

During the installation of the browser, a special folder is created in which our entire information will be stored: sessions, passwords, bookmarks, installed extensions, various panels and more. This folder is called " profile».

It is stored separately from all browser software files. This means that you can easily delete, reinstall Mozilla Firefox. Your data in the profile is saved. Or vice versa, if you have a problem, you do not have to delete a browser, but simply remove the profile and thus solve your problem.

Where is the Firefox profile

To find out where the Firefox profile folder is two ways. Consider them.

With browser. Run it, open the main menu and click on a small icon with a question mark.

So we will open the reference department.

And go to " Information for solving problems».

We will appear before the Mozilla Firefox information page. In the column "" click on the button " See folder" After a second it will open in front of you. All your information from this browser is kept here.

You can go to this profile folder without opening Firefox - the combinations of Win and R keys (Win + R). When using them appears window " Perform»

We enter such a command " % APPDATA% \\ Mozilla \\ Firefox \\ PROFILES \\"And press OK. A conductor will open, where the profile folder will be specified in which the word default will be specified, about this format (XXXXXXXXX.DEFAULT-00000000000).

What is stored in the Mozilla Firefox profile

Now let's look at what is stored in the profile folder.

Bookmarks, history, data on downloaded files is contained in the file places.sqlite.

All backup copies of your bookmarks are stored in the folder. bookmarkBackups.. In order to restore bookmarks from a reserve copy, open the browser, click on the button Import and backups

You can use another way to save bookmarks.

Data O. passwordsthat you save in the browser are stored in files logins.json.and key3.db.

For sites, such as: where and what pop-ups to show are in files permissions.sqlite. and content-prefs.sqlite.

List of installed search engines Displays the file. search.json.mozlz4

File formhistory.sqlite. Contains search data or those that you entered on various sites. Created for auto Fill Field Forms on resources.

Alternative to Cookies is vault D.Om., it is more in volume, safe. File is responsible for storing information webappsstore.sqlite.

Everything expansion datawhich you installed in the browser are stored in the folder extensions

If you installed security and SSL Certificatesthen all their settings keep a file cERT8.DB.

Database protective modules Store B. secmod.db.

File mimetypes.rdf. Indicates browser what to perform downloads when loading one or another file. For example, file in format.pdf open in Acrobat Reader

All data O. MIME types installed plugins Located in the file pluginreg.dat.

Settings about the location toolbars, sizes and positions of windows are stored in xulstore.json.

All browser settings that we ourselves are installed in the Settings window are saved in the file. prefs.js.

We reviewed the most important data to save and restore. So today we learned what a profile is where it is and what is in it.

On this, let's finish today. Next time we will talk how to manage passwords in Mozilla Firefox. To new meetings!

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Under the Firefox profile, the combination of all of its settings and confidential data is understood. Speaking easier - all kinds of pairs of bookmarks-settings, etc. written in several special files and stored in separate folder. This is a profile.

Often, ordinary users and beginners simply do not know that there may be more in the profile browser than one. And each of them can be customized individually. Starting from usernames and password accounts social networks And ending with the start page, the theme of design, etc. People more often for this purpose are starting to download and install browsers from different manufacturers. Thereby creating an additional inconvenience. Therefore, several profiles firefox users On one machine can be needed for two reasons:

The main "worker" profile of Firefox has arisen technical problems. Then the creation of a new profile is part of the diagnosis, as well as possible Solution The problems arising.
A few people have access to the computer with their tastes and preferences regarding settings.

Creating a new profile.

To create 2-3 Firefox profiles and freely switch between them, you need to slightly construct a browser label. This follows:

Open the "Mozilla Firefox" label properties (the right click of the mouse is "properties").

In the window that appears to the line "C: \\ Program Data \\ Mozilla Firefox \\ Firefox.exe" you need to add via the "-p" space. And click OK. It should work like this:

"C: \\ ProgramData \\ Mozilla Firefox \\ Firefox.exe" -p

Now the browser starts using this label will lead to the opening of the profile manager window.

Most users have their profile called "Default" i.e. - "default". Further:

1. You need to click on the "Create" button. With interest to read the explanations from Firefox and click "Next."

2. Inciphen the name of the new profile and clap "ready."

Notes:

You can leave the proposed name "Default User", but in order to improve security, and just for convenience, it should be changed.
The profile name can be set in Russian. But recommended by Latin, because This will help to further avoid a number of problems.
You can set the folder for storage yourself (blue arrow in Fig.3), but it is optional.

Creating labels for each profile.

If you want to leave a browser label with this add-on "Firefox -p", then each time you start the program, you must select the desired profile of the mouse click and click "Run Firefox". At the same time, you should remove the checkbox "not to ask when starting".

Otherwise, at the next start, Firefox program will not "ask anything", but will open the same profile.

But! If the machine is used by people of different levels of computer knowledge (different mom-grandmother there), then it is better to create separate labels for each profile. If there is a PC, for example, Vasya and Masha, then you need:

Create a copy of an existing label. Rename for convenience in "Vasya. The above method to open its properties and after "Firefox.exe -p" to add (via space) Vasya user name:
"C: \\ ProgramData \\ Mozilla Firefox \\ Firefox.exe" -p vasya
Repeat these steps for the user Masha.

Note.

Pay special attention to the correct placement of spaces in the paths of labels! All keys like -p - enter Latin!

As a result, there will be three labels on the desktop:

- Label "Mozilla Firefox". It should be left for the convenience of further work with the creation, etc. Browser profiles.
- Vasya. This shortcut will run Firefox immediately with the Vasya user profile. With his favorite homepage, bookmarks, history of visited sites, saved passwords, etc.
- Masha. This shortcut will run the browser with personal data and the Masha user settings.

Such a simple reception can help in solving computer-family problems, in the Spirit "Who again is my password for classmates?!". In addition, such an action enhances the security of personal data storage for all browser users.

Firefox saves your personal information, such as bookmarks, passwords and personal settings in a file set called a profile, which is stored separately from Firefox software files. You can have several profiles, each of which will contain your own set of data. With the help of the Profile Manager you can create, delete, rename profiles, as well as switch between them.

If you have (or you plan) several Firefox settings on one computer, read the Special Profiles article for each Firefox Installation.
If you solve the problem associated with Firefox: Firefox cleaning function can solve many problems by reset Firefox in the initial state. At the same time, the information you need will be saved. Try using this feature before starting a long troubleshooting process.

Starting Profile Manager

Profile management with Firefox Open

Enter about: Profiles In the Firefox address bar and click ENTERReturn.. As a result, the page opens About profiles.

The following parameters are available:

To manage profiles, find the profile you want to change and select the desired button under this profile:

Rename Click on this button to change the profile name in the Profiles Manager. Note: A folder that contains files for the profile is not renamed.

Install as default profile This option allows you to switch profiles. Click on this button so that Firefox uses this default profile at startup.

Run another browser with this profile If you click on this button, another Firefox window opens using this profile.

Running Profile Manager with Firefox Closed

Note: Another way to start the profile manager from the search field in the Windows Start menu. Close Firefox (if it is running), click, type firefox.exe -p. And press ENTER.

If the above instructions do not work or if you have several Firefox settings, use the following instructions.

Several Firefox Settings

You can install multiple Firefox programs in different places. To start the Profile Manager for a specific Firefox Installation, replace Firefox.exe in the above instructions for the full path to firefox program, Enclose this line in quotes, and then add a space and -p.

Examples:
"Firefox (32-bit) on 64-bit Windows"
"C: \\ Program Files (x86) \\ Mozilla Firefox \\ Firefox.exe" -p

"Firefox (32-bit) on 32-bit Windows" (or "64-bit Firefox on 64-Bit Windows")
"C: \\ Program Files \\ Mozilla Firefox \\ Firefox.exe" -p

The Firefox Profile Manager window must open (user profile selection).

Note: You may need to configure these instructions if Firefox is not installed on the default path (for example, if there are several settings).

If Firefox is already included in your Linux distribution or you installed Firefox using the package manager in your Linux distribution:

The startup parameter is written by the title letter P. In addition, you can use the -Profilemanager parameter, instead of the -p parameter.
The Firefox Profile Manager window must open (user profile selection).

If the profile manager window still has not appeared, then the Firefox is already running in the background, even if it is not visible. Close all running Firefox copies or restart your computer and try again.

Creating a profile

After starting the Profile Manager, as described above, you can create a new one, the additional profile as follows:

You will return to the Profile Manager window, the list of which will display a new profile. When you first run Firefox with a new profile, you will be asked to enter your Firefox account so that you can (see below).

Delete profile

After starting the Profile Manager, as described above, you can delete an existing profile as follows:

Rename profile

After starting the Profile Manager, as described above, you can rename the profile as follows:

In the Profile Manager, select a profile to rename and click the Rename button ....
Enter a new name for the profile. Dial a new profile name and click OK.
- Note: Folder containing profile files, it will not be renamed.

Parameters

These parameters are available only when you.

Work autonomane

Selecting this option loads the selected profile and starts Firefox without connecting to the Internet. You can view the previously visited web pages and experiment with your profile.

Use the selected profile without asking when starting

If you have several profiles, then this option specifies Firefox, what to do when you start:

If you put a tick of this parameter, Firefox will automatically download the selected profile at startup. To access other profiles, you must first start the Profile Manager.
If you take a tick of this parameter, Firefox will show you the profile manager every time you start Firefox so that you can choose a profile for use.

Use synchronization with a new profile

When you first open Firefox in a new profile, the "Welcome to Firefox" page opens with a place to enter your address email.

Enter your email address and click Continue to create or log in to Firefox Account. You can then configure "Synchronization" for a new profile so that you can share bookmarks, watching history, passwords and other user data with other Firefox profiles or devices.

If you already use synchronization in another profile or device, then enter the email address and password for your account Firefox so that your new profile can use these settings.

If you do not use synchronization, do not want to synchronize data with a new profile, or if you want to solve it later, you can Log in to your Firefox account and select "Do not synchronize this device" (See Disable Firefox synchronization) or Skip this step.

For more information, read articles How can I configure sync on your computer? And how can I choose which types of information will be synchronized by Firefox? .

Move profile

Restore information from the old profile

If you have important information in the old Firefox profile, such as bookmarks, passwords or user settings, you can transfer this information to a new Firefox profile by copying the corresponding files. For more information, read the article Restore Important Data from the Old Profile. You can also switch to the previous profile to restore the old profile data. Read the article How to restore user data that disappeared after Firefox update for details.

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All of the Changes You make in Firefox, Like Your Home Page, What Toolbars You Use, Extensions You Have Installed, Saved Passwords and Your Bookmarks, Are All Stored in a Special Folder, Called A profile. Your Profile Folder Is Stored in a Separate Place from the Firefox Program So That, If Something Ever Goes Wrong With Firefox, Your Information Will Still Be There. IT ALSO Means You Can Uninstall Firefox Without Losing Your Settings and You don "T Have to Reinstall Firefox to Clear Your Information or Troubleshoot A Problem.

Table Of Contents.

How Do I Find My Profile?

Finding Your Profile WITHOT Opening Firefox

Firefox Stores Your Profile Folder In This Location On Your Computer, by Default:
C: \\ Users \\ \\ AppData \\ Roaming \\ Mozilla \\ Firefox \\ PROFILES \\
Windows Hides The AppData Folder by Default But You Can Find Your Profile Folder AS Followows:

From the Start Screen, Click The Desktop. Tile. The Desktop View Will Open.
From the Desktop, Hover In The Lower Right-Hand Corner to Access The Charms.
SELECT THE SEARCH CHARM. The Search Sidebar Will Open.
In The Search Box, Type In:
% APPDATA% \\ Mozilla \\ Firefox \\ PROFILES \\
without pressing ENTER. A List of Profile Folders Will Appear.
Click on the Profile Folder You Will to Open (IT Will Open in A Window). If You Only Have One Profile, ITS Folder Would Have "Default" in The Name.

Click The. Finder icon in the dock. On the Menu Bar, Click The Go Menu, Hold Down The Option or Alt Key and Select Library. A Window Will Open Containing Your Library Folder.
Open The Application Support Folder, Then Open the Firefox Folder, And The Profiles Folder.
Your Profile Folder Is Within This Folder. If You Only Have One Profile, ITS Folder Would Have "Default" in The Name.

(Ubuntu) Click The Paces Menu On The Top Right Of The Screen and Select Home Folder. A File Browser Window Will Appear.
Click The View Menu and Select Show Hidden Files If It ISN "T ALREADY CHECKED.
Double Click The Folder Marked .mozilla.
Double Click The Folder Marked Firefox. Your Profile Folder Is Within This Folder. If You Only Have One Profile, ITS Folder Would Have "Default" in The Name.

What Information IS Stored in My Profile?

Note: This Is Not A Complete List. Only Important Information Is Described.

Bookmarks, Downloads and Browsing History: The places.sqlite File Contains All Your Firefox Bookmarks and Lists of All the Files You've Visited. The BookmarkBackups Folder Stores BookmarkBackups Folder Stores Bookmark Backup Files, Which Can Be Used to Restore Your Bookmarks. The Favicons.sqlite File Contains All of the Favicons for your Firefox Bookmarks. For more information, See Bookmarks in Firefox and Restore Bookmarks from Backup or Move Them to Another Computer.
Passwords: Your Passwords Are Stored in the Key4.db and logins.json Files. For more information, See Password Manager - Remember, Delete and Edit Logins and Passwords in Firefox.
Site-Specific Preferences: The Permissions.sqlite and Content-Prefs.sqlite Files Store Many of Your Firefox Permissions (for instance, Which Sites Are Allowed to Display Popups) Or Zoom Levels That Are Set On a Site-by-Site Basis (See Font Size and Zoom - Increase The Size of Web Pages).
SEARCH engines: The Search.json.mozlz4 File Stores User-Installed Search Engines. For more information, see Add or Remove a Search Engine in Firefox.
Personal Dictionary: The Persdict.dat File Stores Any Custom Words You Have Added to Firefox "S Dictionary. For more information, See How Do I Use The Firefox Spell Checker?
Autocomplete History: The formhistory.sqlite File Remembers What you have searched for in the firefox search bar and what information you've entered Into Forms on Websites. For more information, See Control Whether Firefox Automatically Fills in Forms.
Cookies: A Cookie IS A Bit of Information Stored On Your Computer By A WebSite You've Visited. Usually This Is Something Like Your Site Preferences or Login Status. Cookies Are All Stored in The Cookies.sqlite File.
Dom Storage: Dom Storage IS Designed to Provide A Larger, More Secure, and Easier-to-Use Alternative to String Information in Cookies. Information IS Stored In The WebappSstore.sqlite File for Websites and in the chromeappsstore.sqlite for about: * Pages.
Extensions: The Extensions Folder, If IT Exists, Stores Files for Any Extensions You Have Installed. To Learn More about Firefox Extensions and Other Add-Onstene, See Find and Install Add-Ons To Add Features to Firefox.
Security Certificate Settings: The Cert9.db File Stores All Your Security Certificate Settings and Any SSL Certificates You Have Imported Into Firefox.
Security DEVICE SETTINGS: The PKCS11.Txt File Stores Security Module Configuration.
Download Actions: The handlers.json File Stores Your Preferences That Tell Firefox What Town It Comes Across a Particular Type of File. For example, these of the settings that Tell Firefox to Open A PDF File with Acrobat Reader When You Click on It. For more information, See Change What Firefox Does When You Click On or Download A File.
Stored Session: The SessionStore.jsonlz4 File Stores The Currently Open Tabs and Windows. For more information, See Restore Previous Session - Configure When Firefox Shows Your Most Recent Tabs and Windows.
Toolbar Customization: The Xulstore.json File Stores Toolbar and Window Size / Position Settings. For more information, See Customize Firefox Controls, Buttons and Toolbars.
User Preferences: The Prefs.js File Stores Customized User Preference Settings, Such As Changes You Make in Firefox Options Preferences Dialogs. The optional user.js File, If One Exists, Will Override Any Modified Preferences.