Backup of Firefox Settings

Refer: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1126509

You can look at this extension:

  • Password Exporter: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/password-exporter/

You can copy files like these to the current Firefox profile folder to restore specific data.

  • bookmarks and history: places.sqlite
  • bookmark backups: JSON backups in the bookmarkbackups folder
  • SQLite files like cookies.sqlite (cookies) and formhistory.sqlite (saved form data)
  • logins.json and key3.db (decryption key) for Passwords saved in the Password Manager
  • cert8.db and possibly cert_override.txt for (intermediate) certificates stored in the Certificate Manager
  • persdict.dat for words you added to the spelling checker dictionary
  • permissions.sqlite for Permissions and possibly content-prefs.sqlite for other Site Preferences
  • sessionstore.js for open tabs and pinned tabs and tab groups

You can use this button to go to the current Firefox profile folder:

  • Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory:
    Windows: Show Folder; Linux: Open Directory; Mac: Show in Finder
  • http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox

See also:

  • https://support.mozilla.org/kb/restore-bookmarks-from-backup-or-move-them
  • https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Recovering+important+data+from+an+old+profile

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