Can I "unenter" the master password but leave Firefox running

I find the master password very useful, but sometimes I have to leave the computer (or set it to hibernate). But this leaves the passwords available. I know I can lock the computer, but is there a quick way to disable the password feature until I need it again ?

You can log out of the software security device by canceling the prompt to enter the Master Password.
*Tools > Options > Security: Passwords: "Saved Passwords" > "Show Passwords"
*Tools > Options > Advanced > Encryption: Certificates > Security Devices: Software Security Device: Log Out button

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Hi, I can't insert a pontuaction mark in a password (which I did until yesterday) to acess one of my accounts. I don't remember the master password, so I can't change that one. I have a MacBook Pro and 10.6.8. Could you help me, please.

What I'd do in this situation:
connect both macs to same LAN
turn them on
login to new mac
go network, find your old mac
connect using "connect as" button (up right of window)
use credentials from login you can't access - mean user name and password. If you still can't add that ~ you can copypaste password there from any text editor
You will get full access to all data of that blocked account - just copy all you need
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connect both macs to same LAN
turn them on
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on new mac run "migration assistant" from Utilities folder
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follow instructions of migration assistant
thus you'll import account to new mac - but probably with filewault enabled and same password, I didn't check this in such situation
Try first method first )

Am deleting the master password but the "Remove" button is disabled.

Am deleting the master password in firefox preferences/security but the "Remove" option is disabled. Why? and how do I enable it? Thank you!

You can set the master password to an empty string to disable/remove a currently set master password.
See also:
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Forgot+my+master+password

I have removed the master password, but Firefox still wil not remember passwords when I log in to other websites.

Please read question above

Whether or not you have a master password has no effect over whether or not Firefox will offer to save login information.
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Some sites will prevent Firefox from saving login information using the ''autocomplete="off"'' attribute. You can ignore this as follows:
# Type ''about:config'' into the address bar and press Enter.
# To bypass the warning, press the big button labeled "I'll be careful, I promise!".
# In the search box, paste ''signon.overrideAutocomplete''
# In the search results, double-click ''signon.overrideAutocomplete'' to set its value to '''true'''.
Firefox will still not autofill login information for such sites. You have to either double-click the user name field, or type the first letter of the user name.
Also check that you didn't tell Firefox to never remember login information on specific sites.
* [[Security and passwords settings]]

How do You Deactivate the Master Password

I have the Master Password for opening Firefox activated, and now I would like to Deactivate it, so I don't have to continue entering a Password before the Firefox window can open.

Did you install an extension that asks for the Master Password or do you use Firefox Sync?
Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode]] to check if one of the add-ons is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Tools > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).
* Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
See:
* [[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]]

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Why can't I reset the master password with the option of removing all username:passwords by unchecking "Use Master Password"?

Why can't I reset the master password with the option of removing all username:passwords by unchecking "Use Master Password"? Currently, there seems to only be the option to issue a "chrome:" command in URL which DOES reset the master password. However, it was something that I had to google. The intuitive option would be to uncheck the "Use Master Password" checkbox, receive a verification dialogue, and blammo, password reset. Please make this a feature, thank you.

''cor-el [[#answer-702776|said]]''
<blockquote>
You can remove all password in the Show Passwords dialog.
That is where you manage the passwords.
The master password is only for protecting the passwords with an extra level of encryption and has nothing to do with erasing passwords apart from resetting the MP in case you have forgotten the MP and can't open "Show passwords".
</blockquote>
Sorry, for being unclear. Essentially this is a feature request for an option under Firefox options (why not?) to reset my Master Password not knowing the Master Password. For Security reasons I understand why all the saved passwords have to be wiped, but wiping the Master Password (having forgotten it) should be an option without having to issue an arcane command that one has to google to figure out.

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I want to use master password but sites I had previously said not save passwords are not listed in the security section of tools/options. What do I do?

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https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/make-firefox-remember-usernames-and-passwords

Can I "unenter" the master password but leave Firefox running

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