To send a link (which opens as a tab) from one Firefox device to another, you use the built-in "Send Tab to Device" feature. This capability is part of Firefox Sync, requiring you to be signed into the same Mozilla account on both devices.
Requirements for Sending Links
Before you can send links between your devices, ensure you meet these basic requirements:
- Mozilla Account: You must have a free Mozilla account.
- Firefox Sync: Both the sending and receiving devices must be running Firefox and signed into the same Mozilla account. This enables Firefox Sync, which facilitates the sending of tabs.
- Internet Connection: Both devices need to be connected to the internet.
Sending a Tab (Link) to Another Device
Once you have Firefox Sync set up and running on your devices, sending a tab is a simple process directly from the browser interface.
Here are the steps to send a link (tab) from one device to another in Firefox, based on the provided information:
- Sign in to Your Mozilla Account: Ensure you are signed in to your Mozilla account on the device you want to send the tab from and the device you want to send the tab to.
- Locate the Tab: Find the tab you wish to send in your Firefox window.
- Access the Context Menu: On your computer, Right-click (or Hold down the Control key while you click) the specific tab you want to send. This action opens a context menu related to that tab.
- Select "Send Tab to Device": From the context menu that appears, select the option labeled Send Tab to Device.
- Choose the Target Device: A sub-menu will display a list of your other devices that are signed into the same Mozilla account. Choose the specific device you want to send the tab to from this list.
Example: If you are browsing on your desktop computer and want to continue reading an article on your tablet, you would Right-click the article's tab on your desktop, select "Send Tab to Device," and then click on your tablet's name in the list.
Receiving the Sent Link
When you send a tab, a notification typically appears on the receiving device, indicating that a tab has been sent. Clicking or tapping this notification will open the link in a new tab on that device. If you miss the notification, sent tabs are often also accessible through the history or synced tabs menu within Firefox on the receiving device.
This process effectively transfers the URL of the current page from one synced Firefox instance to another, allowing for a seamless browsing experience across your devices.
Summary Table
| Step | Action | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Account Sync | Sign in to your Mozilla account on both devices. | Required for Firefox Sync. |
| 2. Access Menu | Right-click (or Control-click) the desired tab. | Opens the tab context menu. |
| 3. Select Option | Choose Send Tab to Device from the menu. | Initiates the sending process. |
| 4. Choose Device | Select the specific device from the list of synced devices. | Sends the tab to the chosen destination. |
| 5. Open on Device | Open the link from the notification or synced tabs list on the device. | The tab is now accessible on the target device. |
Using the "Send Tab to Device" feature in Firefox is a quick and efficient way to move links between your computer, phone, or tablet, ensuring your browsing flow isn't interrupted.
