Troubleshooting
Fix slowness, crashing, error messages and other problems
How to troubleshoot time related errors on secure websites
Learn why you might see time-related errors on HTTPS websites and how you can troubleshoot these errors by correcting your system clock.
Last updated: 2 months, 1 week ago
How to troubleshoot security error codes on secure websites
Learn about the error codes SEC_ERROR_UNKNOWN_ISSUER MOZILLA_PKIX_ERROR_MITM_DETECTED and ERROR_SELF_SIGNED_CERT on HTTPS websites and how to troubleshoot.
Last updated: 10 months ago
Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings
A Refresh can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its default state while saving essential information like bookmarks and passwords.
Last updated: 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Website will not allow Firefox to display the page if another site has embedded it
This page explains the error: "Website will not allow Firefox to display the page if another site has embedded it"
Last updated: 1 week, 1 day ago
Task Manager - see whether tabs or extensions are slowing down Firefox
Firefox has a feature that lets you see how much memory and CPU resources are being used by tabs, extensions and other processes. Learn more.
Last updated: 5 months, 1 week ago
How to disable the Enterprise Roots preference
How to disable the Enterprise Roots preference to fix TLS connection errors caused by antivirus software, without compromising security.
Last updated: 1 year, 11 months ago
Use the Troubleshooting Information page to help fix Firefox issues
The Troubleshooting Information page has tools and details about your Firefox installation, that can help you solve problems with Firefox.
Last updated: 1 year, 2 months ago
How to reset the default user agent on Firefox
Learn how to reset your Firefox "user agent" so that websites can detect your correct browser and version and work the way they should.
Last updated: 1 year, 11 months ago
How do I report a broken site in Firefox desktop?
How to report a broken website and what information Mozilla receives when you report breakage caused by Enhanced Tracking Protection.
Last updated: 3 months, 1 week ago
Rate your Firefox experience, surveys and out of date messages (Heartbeat)
You may be selected to rate Firefox or complete a survey. You may also see a notice to update Firefox. Learn more about these messages.
Last updated: 1 year, 11 months ago
What happened to Firefox Send?
Firefox Send has been discontinued as of September 17th, 2020. Thank you for trying Firefox Send in the past.
Last updated: 10 months, 3 weeks ago
64-bit Firefox crashes with Citrix's XenApp VM
The API hooks from Citrix XenApp 7.13 VDA do not work with 64-bit Firefox. How to find a workaround.
Last updated: 6 years, 11 months ago
Firefox keeps asking me for Primary Password
How to resolve an issue where Firefox asks for a Primary (formerly "Master") Password if you have AVG or Eset Internet Security installed.
Last updated: 1 year, 11 months ago
Compatibility with Exploit protection on Windows
Firefox Compatibility with Windows Exploit protection.
Last updated: 1 year, 11 months ago
What do the SSLv3 error messages mean on Firefox?
When accessing a site with SSLv3, Firefox will block it and display an "Unable to connect securely" message.
Last updated: 6 years, 6 months ago
Accessibility not available during multi-process support
Accessibility features are not yet fully supported in multiprocess Firefox. Restart Firefox to change it back to single process mode.
Last updated: 1 year, 11 months ago
Re-enable multi-process support disabled by Windows utilities
Some Windows accessibility tools might turn off Firefox's multi-process support. Here's how to re-enable it.
Last updated: 1 year, 11 months ago
Why is each open Firefox tab showing up in the Windows volume mixer?
If each open Firefox tab shows up in your Windows volume mixer, a fix will be released in Firefox version 76. Here is a workaround in the meantime.
Last updated: 3 years ago
Unable to download files in Windows 10 when Parental Controls are on
There was a known issue in Firefox version 69 and Beta 70 that prevented you from downloading files in Windows 10 when parental controls were on.
Last updated: 4 years, 4 months ago
CCleaner is deleting Firefox extension settings in Firefox 79
Learn about workaround for a CCleaner but that's deleting saved Firefox extension settings in Firefox 79.
Last updated: 3 years, 9 months ago
How to fix an error when trying to open Telegram or Slack on Firefox
How to fix the NS_ERROR_DOM_ABORT_ERR while trying to open web.telegram.org or app.slack.com on Firefox 87 or above.
Last updated: 1 year, 9 months ago
Solutions for "Can not create temp folder archive" error when installing Firefox (Windows 10)
Stuck with the "Can not create temp folder archive" error on 7-Zip when installing Firefox for Windows 10? This article will help you to solve the issue.
Last updated: 2 years, 11 months ago
Troubleshoot Firefox crashes (closing or quitting unexpectedly)
Learn how to troubleshoot and fix Firefox crashes, and find out how to get more help if you're having problems solving the issue.
Last updated: 5 months, 2 weeks ago
What to do when searches take you to the wrong search website
Firefox searches going to the wrong website can be caused by your Internet provider, an add-on, toolbar or malware. Learn how to fix this.
Last updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Firefox repeatedly opens empty tabs or windows after you click on a link
Firefox may repeatedly open empty tabs or windows after you click on a link, forcing you to close Firefox. Learn how to fix this problem.
Last updated: 1 year, 8 months ago
Firefox is stuck in Troubleshoot Mode
Learn why Firefox may start in Troubleshoot Mode (previously known as "Safe Mode") when you expect it to start normally and how to fix it.
Last updated: 1 year, 2 months ago
Reset your Primary Password if you've forgotten it
You can reset your Firefox primary (formerly "master") password if you forgot it. Warning: This removes all saved usernames and passwords.
Last updated: 1 year, 10 months ago
Fix printing problems in Firefox
Learn how to troubleshoot and fix printing problems in Firefox.
Last updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Firefox keeps crashing at startup
If Firefox keeps crashing when you try to start it and other solutions don't work, a clean reinstall can often fix the problem.
Last updated: 1 year, 6 months ago
Avoid crashes - Tips and tricks
Here are some easy things you can do to avoid crashes and keep Firefox running in tip-top shape.
Last updated: 2 years, 8 months ago
Latest Firefox issues
This article links to solutions for the latest Firefox issues like problems with Flash not loading or crashing.
Last updated: 9 years, 2 months ago
Problems with email and how to find help
Find out the right direction to get help using webmail in Firefox and links to support pages for popular web-based email services.
Last updated: 8 years, 11 months ago
Wrong home page opens when I start Firefox - How to fix
Learn how to restore your home page if a third-party software vendor changes it so that their page always opens when you launch Firefox.
Last updated: 8 years, 11 months ago
Fix video and audio problems on Firefox for Windows N editions
If Firefox has trouble playing video or music on a Windows computer, you can install the Media Feature Pack, if it's missing. Learn more.
Last updated: 1 year, 9 months ago
Home page with pipe character opens extra tabs when Firefox starts
Set up Firefox to open multiple home pages replacing the pipe character (|) with %7C.
Last updated: 5 years, 11 months ago
Can't add, change or save bookmarks - How to fix
This article shows you what to do if you cannot add new bookmarks or make other changes to your bookmarks.
Last updated: 2 years, 8 months ago
How to run Firefox when your profile is missing or inaccessible
How to fix the error ''Your Firefox profile cannot be loaded. It may be missing or inaccessible'' so that you can start and run Firefox.
Last updated: 3 years, 9 months ago
