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Re:Can the new Firefox Quantum regain its web browser market... by pletnes on Friday November 24, 2017 @03:52PM (#15772956)
They were probably never interestedin selling your passwords. Browser sync is way more than password sync.
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Re:Can the new Firefox Quantum regain its web browser market... by wlesieutre on Friday November 24, 2017 @07:32PM (#15773772)
The password is for encrypting the whole browser sync, bookmarks and history included.

You’re not required to set one (this is in addition to your google account credentials), but it’s available as an option.

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