View and Delete Saved Passwords in Firefox - Easy Guide
Managing Passwords with Firefox
Firefox provides a Password Manager, enabling the secure storage of your website usernames and passwords. Upon revisiting a saved site, Firefox can automatically populate the login credentials for you.
Should you need to recall a password previously saved within Firefox, the process is straightforward. Access your saved passwords by selecting 'Options' from the Firefox menu.
Accessing Firefox Options
The Options dialog can be opened either through the main Firefox menu or via its submenu.
Within the Options dialog, navigate to the 'Security' button located at the top. Then, in the 'Passwords' section, click on 'Saved Passwords'.
Viewing Saved Credentials
The 'Saved Passwords' dialog displays a list of sites for which you’ve stored login details, including the associated usernames. Passwords are initially concealed for security.
To reveal the passwords, simply click the 'Show Passwords' button.
A confirmation prompt will appear, requesting verification before displaying your passwords. Select 'Yes' to proceed if you wish to view them.
The 'Password' column will then become visible, showcasing all your saved passwords in plain text. Exercise caution, as these are displayed openly on the dialog box.
To remove a specific password, select the corresponding site and click 'Remove'. Alternatively, 'Remove All' will delete all stored credentials. To re-hide your passwords, click 'Hide Passwords'.
Searching and Clearing
A 'Search' box is available to locate a specific site within the list. Results will dynamically update as you type. To clear the search and display all sites, click the 'X' button.
Enhancing Security with a Master Password
For increased security, it is strongly recommended to implement a master password for your Firefox Password Manager. Without this, unauthorized access to your account could expose your saved credentials.
To enable a master password, return to the Options dialog and check the 'Use a master password' box.
The 'Change Master Password' dialog will open. Enter your desired master password in both the 'Enter new password' and 'Re-enter password' fields. Then, click 'OK'.
A confirmation message will appear, indicating that your master password has been successfully changed. Click 'OK' to close it.
Future access to your saved passwords via the 'Saved Passwords' option will now require entering your master password first.
Limitations
Certain websites may not permit the saving of usernames and passwords, rendering the Firefox Password Manager ineffective for those sites. Additionally, some websites offer a 'stay logged in' option, which functions independently of Firefox’s password management features.
