Comments on: How To Backup Your Saved Passwords In Firefox http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-backup-your-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html Computer - Internet - Technology Tips And Tutorials Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:05:15 +0000 hourly 1 By: Martin http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-backup-your-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-148131 Martin Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:58:00 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/import-export-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-148131 Storm, what is foreign?? If you are Canadian then every other country in the world including America is, by definition, foreign. It is pointlessly xenophobic to use words like "foreign" on this sort of board. Committing passwords to any sort of software carries risk, regardless of where it originates from. Storm, what is foreign?? If you are Canadian then every other country in the world including America is, by definition, foreign. It is pointlessly xenophobic to use words like "foreign" on this sort of board. Committing passwords to any sort of software carries risk, regardless of where it originates from.

]]> By: storm http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-backup-your-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-145050 storm Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:24:15 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/import-export-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-145050 be wary of any 'foreign' software - especially when it comes to passwords. the best thing to do (imho) is to either make a text file and save usernames/passwords in that. or, if you're too lazy to do that - make a screenshot of the security section in firefox after clicking "show passwords". it's not brain-surgery people, and it's not worth the risk no matter how 'good' someone says any software is. don't take chances - it's that simple... be wary of any 'foreign' software – especially when it comes to passwords.
the best thing to do (imho) is to either make a text file and save usernames/passwords in that. or, if you're too lazy to do that – make a screenshot of the security section in firefox after clicking "show passwords".
it's not brain-surgery people, and it's not worth the risk no matter how 'good' someone says any software is.
don't take chances – it's that simple…

]]> By: David Low http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-backup-your-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-127816 David Low Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:43:47 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/import-export-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-127816 Mozilla Firefox stores all your personal settings, such as bookmarks, passwords and extensions, in a profile folder on your computer, in a location separate from the Firefox program. This article explains how to back up your profile, restore it, or move your profile to a new location or computer. http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Backing%20up%20your%20information Mozilla Firefox stores all your personal settings, such as bookmarks, passwords and extensions, in a profile folder on your computer, in a location separate from the Firefox program. This article explains how to back up your profile, restore it, or move your profile to a new location or computer.

http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Backing%20up%20your%20information

]]> By: sarungtenun http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-backup-your-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-83618 sarungtenun Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:30:00 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/import-export-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-83618 @<a href="#comment-75844" rel="nofollow">Mike Boyds</a>: thanks, for this further info. @Mike Boyds: thanks, for this further info.

]]> By: Mike Boyds http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-backup-your-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-75844 Mike Boyds Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:08:58 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/import-export-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-75844 @Ahmed Imran See <a href="#comment-41711" rel="nofollow">Viper</a> and <a href="#comment-44329" rel="nofollow">McJibbers</a> comments above. @Ahmed Imran

See Viper and McJibbers comments above.

]]> By: Ahmed Imran http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-backup-your-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-75814 Ahmed Imran Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:19:28 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/import-export-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-75814 Hi all can you tell me how to export saved password using cmd Hi all can you tell me how to export saved password using cmd

]]> By: Web Hosting Indonesia http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-backup-your-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-50702 Web Hosting Indonesia Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:49:16 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/import-export-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-50702 Does this addon also import setting and other customized firefox value from the default? I currently need a tool to import all of my setting, username, password, etc from my previous laptop to the new one... BTW thank you for this article. You just help me to save my times ;) Does this addon also import setting and other customized firefox value from the default? I currently need a tool to import all of my setting, username, password, etc from my previous laptop to the new one…

BTW thank you for this article. You just help me to save my times ;)

]]> By: Mike Boyds http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-backup-your-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-44438 Mike Boyds Sat, 08 Jan 2011 13:04:00 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/import-export-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-44438 @Viper & McJibbers Yes, as Viper described, saving the three files is another great way of saving and backing up your Firefox. Using Password Exporter allows you to export passwords to a csv file (and encrypt) which basically guarantees if the Mozilla developers ever decides to change how they store passwords, more than likely you will still be able to import the pwds from the csv file. When it comes to supporting users, especially executives in a Corporate environment, saving just passwords is never enough, because they always want "everything" back. I take the easy way out and just zip up their entire Mozilla folder located in their user profile directory :mrgreen: @Viper & McJibbers

Yes, as Viper described, saving the three files is another great way of saving and backing up your Firefox.

Using Password Exporter allows you to export passwords to a csv file (and encrypt) which basically guarantees if the Mozilla developers ever decides to change how they store passwords, more than likely you will still be able to import the pwds from the csv file.

When it comes to supporting users, especially executives in a Corporate environment, saving just passwords is never enough, because they always want "everything" back. I take the easy way out and just zip up their entire Mozilla folder located in their user profile directory :mrgreen:

]]> By: McJibbers http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-backup-your-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-44330 McJibbers Sat, 08 Jan 2011 02:00:05 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/import-export-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-44330 "I mean what if it reports passwords every back to IRC 10,000,000 every seconds?" *back to IRC every 10,000,000 seconds "I mean what if it reports passwords every back to IRC 10,000,000 every seconds?"

*back to IRC every 10,000,000 seconds

]]> By: McJibbers http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-backup-your-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-44329 McJibbers Sat, 08 Jan 2011 01:57:03 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/import-export-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-44329 Viper - you just made my day. I was about to give up my search for this solution, and at the bottom of this lonely page was your gem of a contribution. I manage about 20 account executives computers whose computers need reinstalled every 1-2 years, usually after one gets a virus. For image deployment issues I don't want the entire profile restored, just passwords. The thought of having to sniff this thing out with wireshark is a major PITA. I mean what if it reports passwords every back to IRC 10,000,000 every seconds? Am I going to watch the trace for the next 3 months? Where is the power supply for my hub anyway? Am I being tin hat paranoid? Maybe, but its a very small chance of a HUGE disaster. What I just got working for me was to open FireFox Help --> Troubleshooting Information, click "Open Containing Folder" copy: key3.db signons.sqllite signons3.txt On to a USB key and reinstall the computer. Load up FireFox on the fresh install Help --> Troubleshooting Information, click "Open Containing Folder" paste: key3.db signons.sqllite signons3.txt Works like a charm. Thanks again Viper!! Viper – you just made my day. I was about to give up my search for this solution, and at the bottom of this lonely page was your gem of a contribution. I manage about 20 account executives computers whose computers need reinstalled every 1-2 years, usually after one gets a virus. For image deployment issues I don't want the entire profile restored, just passwords. The thought of having to sniff this thing out with wireshark is a major PITA. I mean what if it reports passwords every back to IRC 10,000,000 every seconds? Am I going to watch the trace for the next 3 months? Where is the power supply for my hub anyway?

Am I being tin hat paranoid? Maybe, but its a very small chance of a HUGE disaster.

What I just got working for me was to open FireFox

Help –> Troubleshooting Information, click "Open Containing Folder"

copy:

key3.db
signons.sqllite
signons3.txt

On to a USB key and reinstall the computer. Load up FireFox on the fresh install

Help –> Troubleshooting Information, click "Open Containing Folder"

paste:

key3.db
signons.sqllite
signons3.txt

Works like a charm. Thanks again Viper!!

]]> By: Viper http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-backup-your-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-41711 Viper Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:30:30 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/import-export-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-41711 There is no need for this addon; and you can do all this by just copying three files to your new profile directory in firefox: key3.db signons.sqllite signons3.txt Enjoy and no need to get paranoid! There is no need for this addon; and you can do all this by just copying three files to your new profile directory in firefox:

key3.db
signons.sqllite
signons3.txt

Enjoy and no need to get paranoid!

]]> By: wgper http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-backup-your-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-40595 wgper Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:51:37 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/import-export-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-40595 Great! Thanks for pointing me to the right direction. This is fast and easy way to export all passes, especially if the are about 1k= :D Great! Thanks for pointing me to the right direction. This is fast and easy way to export all passes, especially if the are about 1k= :D

]]> By: Brad http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-backup-your-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-35523 Brad Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:45:08 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/import-export-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-35523 Exactly what I was looking for. Great job and thanks! Exactly what I was looking for. Great job and thanks!

]]> By: Nimon http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-backup-your-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-34220 Nimon Sat, 13 Nov 2010 21:35:49 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/import-export-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-34220 Thanks. thats wat i was looking for. For security reasons it is good that firfox didn't give the option to do this. Thanks. thats wat i was looking for.
For security reasons it is good that firfox didn't give the option to do this.

]]> By: Brian http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-backup-your-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-32626 Brian Tue, 02 Nov 2010 07:12:03 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/import-export-saved-passwords-in-firefox.html#comment-32626 Why not just copy the two files from the Firefox profile that contain the password information? I saw this and some other useful information on the Mozilla site. Why not just copy the two files from the Firefox profile that contain the password information? I saw this and some other useful information on the Mozilla site.

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