Where do i use my sync key?

So Firefox updated their sync system to no longer need a sync key i guess. I still have all my data locked up and I have my sync key but since the update, I cant figure out how to unlock it using my sync key. My question is, where do I go to get all my data back using my sync key? I need a url or some kind of link cuz it's no where I can find it.

You would have to install a Firefox 28 version if you want to access data stored in a Sync account that used the old Sync version.
You can update again to the current Firefox 30 release once you have restored your sync data.
*http://download.cdn.mozilla.net/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/28.0/

Similar Messages

Firefox Sync: I cannot log into my account using the sync key that was given to me and nothing I do seems to fix it. Is there anyway I can "reset" my username? I'd like to reopen an account using my same username as opposed to starting from scratch.

I cannot log into my account using the sync key that was given to me and nothing I do seems to fix it. Is there anyway I can "reset" my username? I'd like to reopen an account using my same username as opposed to starting from scratch.

reading through that, it doesn't look like you were given up on Candice. you never replied to StarDeb's last set of questions in that thread. she was probably waiting to hear back from you.
why didn't you reply?

How do I use existing sync key after Windows clean install?

Hi,
I had setup Firefox Sync on my old Windows 7 install and I have the Sync Key given during the set up. I had to clean install (format C drive) my Windows.
Is there any way I can use the old Sync Key to get all my bookmarks and stuff back?

The problem has resolved itself...
...despite spending several pointless hours trying to delete the existing BootCamp drivers without success, I finally restarted Windows yet again - and this time I was easily able to delete the existing drivers.
I then restarted my Mac, installed the latest drivers without issue and it all works just fine.
Windows, eh?!

My hard drive & mother board had to be replaced, I am trying to setup my laptop & trying to re-sync but it will not let me use my old sync key, how do I reactivate using old sync key???

I have my old sync key, but it keeps saying that it is the wrong one every time I try to setup the sync option...how do I clear out what is currently on there so I can use my old sync key and get my original info back?

When you go to set up Sync - '''''I already have a Sync account''''', then in the next window use '''''I don't have the device with me'''''
As you type the Sync Key, don't type the hypens between the alpha / numeric characters.

I have a sync key, and have a new computer terminal, but when I enter the account details I created, it syncs nothing with my new computer. How do I fix this?

I have a sync key, and have a new computer terminal, but when I enter the account details I created, it syncs nothing with my new computer. How do I fix this? There is nothing showing up when I sync with the sync key from my old terminal.

''NexGenCN [[#question-1038230|said]]''
<blockquote>
I recently had to do a wipe on my laptop. I saved the sync key but there was no mention of a sync account prior to doing the wipe. I saved the key and when I did the wipe it asked me to make an account, which I had not done, but now I am seeing no where to put in a sync key code. did they make them unusable now or something?
</blockquote>
You are probably trying to use old Sync with Firefox newer than version 29,
and they did make old Sync unusable on fresh installations of newer Firefox.
You can uninstall that newer Firefox, then install Firefox 29 from here:
https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/29.0.1/
Apply your sync key code, then update that installation to current Firefox,
then migrate to new Sync:
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-to-update-to-the-new-firefox-sync

I lost my sync key when my harddrive was wiped, so how do I get a new sync key without deleting my saved data?

I synced my firefox bookmarks so that I could reupload them if ever my computer got wiped, so I don't have a second device with the sync key on it. I made the mistake of only saving the sync key on the computer. I just got my computer back from the shop and they wiped my operating system without asking. Now I don't have my sync key and the only way to access my sync account requires that I change the sync key and delete all the data saved on the server. How can I get access to my data?

Sorry, without your Sync Key your data is worthless, it can't be de-crypted, and creating a new Sync Key will wipe it from the Sync server.
BTW, the Firefox Sync service isn't meant for "backups", it is meant to synchronize your Firefox data between different "devices". Any chance you had more than one device setup with that Sync account? If so, you can use the Sync Key from that device.

Sync key not working

I am trying to pair my firefox and got the sync key from firefox as per the instructions in the set up. It keeps telling me the sync key i am entering is not correct. Is there a way to find out what my sync key is and if the one i have been giveen is correct?
Thanks

Hi Emma,
In order to get the key, you need to have access to a desktop browser already synched to your account. If this is the case, you can get it on the Sync tab within the Options (Preferences if you are running in Mac Os X) menu. In this window, if Sync is properly configured, you should see a drop down menu where you can select "My Sync Key" to get it.
Take in count that we don't store your Sync Key so if you don't have it we are not going to be able to provide you a new one without restoring your encrypted data.
I hope you can solve the issue with this information.

Cp4 and Accessibility - Using the Tab key

What is the best way to create a Cp4 files where the viewer uses the Tab key to navigate through the course?
Thanks for your assistance.
Sheri

Hi Sheri,
You might need to hard-code this --
var so = new SWFObject("yourProjectName.swf", "Captivate", "640", "511", "10", "#CCCCCC"); // Below this Line
so.addParam("seamlessTabbing", "false"); // Add This
on the Published HTML file and save it.
Thanks,
Anjaneai

How to connect to firefox sync by sync key?

Hi.
Before to re-install Windows, I saved my Firefox Sync Key.
After windows installation, I can't to access my firefox sync account to get my bookmarks! It says: unknown account, register!
But I have a KEY, I need my bookmarks back!
Help me, please, to recovery my bookmarks back!
Thanks.

You must have been using a quite old Firefox version if that version still used a distinct Sync key.
Firefox 29 and later no longer use a specific Sync key, but derive the Sync key from the password of the Firefox Account that you use to log in to this account.
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/how-do-i-set-up-firefox-syn
You would need a Firefox 28 version to connect to an old Sync account that used the Sync key.
*http://download.cdn.mozilla.net/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/28.0/

Why can't I recover my bookmarks after Setup new Firefox virgin Although I have Sync Key ?

Before I Change my old OS I created an account on Firefox Sync to backup my bookmarks, after Installing new OS windows 8.1 specifically and setup new Firefox virgin "29.0.1" then trying to retrieve my data using my Sync key I figure out that I can't because the system has changed , please I need support immediately.

To access data that was stored using the old Sync version you would have to install a Firefox 28 version and restore your data from the Sync server.
After having done this you can update to Firefox 29.0.1 and use the new Sync version.
*http://download.cdn.mozilla.net/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/28.0/
See also:
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/how-to-update-to-the-new-firefox-sync

My sync key is still the same and I didn't even reset the sync but my data is lost. I don't know how? I installed v13.0 while I was using 14.0 earlier.

I had only one device where I used the Firefox Sync. I installed Windows 8 release preview(fresh install) and entered the sync key I saved using the previous install of my Firefox(v 14.0).
Then I installed Firefox on my Windows 8 installation with an older version of Firefox(v 13.0).
I got a message saying it was your first sync, but I have used it earlier also. Many times I have synced my laptop with the data on the server after every fresh install and it worked. I got all my data every time but this. Now, I tried it twice by removing this device from my sync list, but of no use. And I'm sure I haven't reset the data on sync server. And no one except me has access to my laptop and even the sync key.
Do I have any chance of getting my data? Whether be it by installing again v14.0 or something else. I will really appreciate for any help given.

Hi!
Unfortunately Sync is not intended to use as a back up service. While in general it works just fine, data in the servers is not there permanently and sometimes it get's deleted (servers are just for transport not for storage).
My recommendation moving forward is to create a local back-up or to sync another device so you have the copy in multiple devices.
Sorry about it,
Ibai

I don't get "Manage my Account" when I select the Sync tab, but if I try to create a new account it says my userid is already in use. How can I get my password & sync key?

My OS is Windows 7 Home Premium.
My Firefox version is 4.0.1.
When I try to setup Firefox Sync, I get a choice of "Create a new account" or "Connect".
The first tells me my email address is already in use, but selecting the Sync tab does not give me "Manage my Account."
How can I find out my password and sync key?

Hi Russ!
Apparently you already configured your account but you don't have nor the key or the password. You can get the password in the [https://account.services.mozilla.com/forgot following link] but you would need the Sync Key to sync your device to the rest of your devices.
If you don't have the Sync Key the best thing you can do is to reset it, by deleting the previous account and creating a new one with the same user. You can perform this tasks from your [https://account.services.mozilla.com/ account dashboard].

SQL Data Sync - column type invalid for use as a key column

Hello,
our sync group is failing to do the sync. Here's a tracingID:
For more information, provide tracing ID ‘e3e568b5-140a-4ae5-a4c8-c178c6bf805d’ to customer support.
I must say, that the column in DB is not a PK or INDEX-ed, it was initially VARCHAR(MAX), after some reading I changed it to VARCHAR(200) and later to TEXT, but the result of syncing is still the same.
Thank you,
Bojan

Hi Bojan,
The error “column type invalid for use as a key column” could be due to the existence of unsupported data types or column properties when implementing the synchronization. I recommend you check your database according to this article:
SQL Database Data Types supported by SQL Data Sync.
Besides, before you design and implement a data synchronization plan, please check the following articles about system requirements for SQL Data Sync and so on.
System Requirements for SQL Data Sync
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/azure/jj127278.aspx
Known SQL Data Sync Limits
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/azure/jj590380.aspx
SQL Data Sync Best Practices
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/azure/hh667328.aspx
Thanks,
Lydia Zhang
Lydia Zhang
TechNet Community Support

Where is the sync key saved, is there a specific file in which it might be saved? prefs.js or user.js?

Hey all, I really hope I can get an answer to this issue because it's been 3 days a-crackin' with absolutely nothing certain.
I had decided to fresh install FF because it had been giving me some trouble and what I thought should be a breeze ended up being a total disaster. I was using FF Sync and selected to sync my BM's, addons and prefs. Now to my surprise, upon re-installation, I found out I needed the sync key. I had never needed that so I never thought of saving it, also never knew this was a one way ticket to information loss... The worst part is that I didn't back up my profile thinking "Hey, everything is sync so what for" So for the past 3 days, I've been trying to recover lost/deleted files from my previous profile, hoping that I maybe get my hands on the sync key somehow someway in a certain file in plain text.
If it is saved in plain text, in which file would that be. I'm using a friend's pc now because I dare not plug my HD now since there's a high risk of losing any possible recovery chances I have for the lost profile files (I'm using an external usb thingie and I'm using an undelete software to recover lost files
On another note, is it really necessary to clear all sync data when requesting a new sync key? I get the security risks and all but isn't that why there's a username/password combo? I mean, no one would be able to reset my sync key/account unless they have my username/pass so technically I should be able to reset my key without having to lose the info in the account... and save a lot of people of lot of anguish... my 2 cents
Fredo

'''When''' you request a new Sync Key (Recovery Key) your data is wiped from the Sync server, so don't do that.
Three things you need to connect to the Sync server - user name, password, and your Sync Key (Recovery Key).
BTW, Sync really isn't intended as a backup medium as you are attempting to do. It's purpose is to synchronize your Firefox data across multiple different devices that you may own.

I have a sync account and used to keep sync with firefox server. Now computer got re-installed and want to sync data from firefox sync server. But I am unable to setup as i dont have sync key.

I have a sync account and used to keep sync with Firefox server. Now computer got re-installed(OS) and want to sync data from Firefox sync server. But I am unable to setup as i don't have sync key.
I would like to just sync with Firefox Sync Server with existing account. I can not find any way out for this. please reply me on
[email protected]

hello, for the old sync system in firefox 28 and below you also had to sign up with a mail address and password originally - to connect firefox to the old account you would need to have all those three pieces (mail, password & recovery key) available to you unfortunately...

Where do i use my sync key?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for