Firefox passwords on Windows 10 are stored in encrypted files within your Firefox profile folder. Additionally, you can easily access and view your saved passwords directly within the Firefox browser's settings.
How to View Saved Passwords in Firefox
The most common way to interact with your stored passwords is through the Firefox application itself. The provided reference outlines the steps to access your saved logins:
- Click the hamburger menu at the top right corner.
- Select “Settings.”
- Click on “Privacy & security.”
- Find the “Logins and passwords” section.
- Click “Saved logins.”
- You will see the list of your saved credentials, which you can view, edit, or remove. You may be prompted to enter your Windows account password or Firefox Master Password if you have set one.
Where are Firefox Password Files Physically Located?
For users interested in the file location, Firefox stores your password data in specific files within your user profile folder. This location is typically hidden by default in File Explorer.
The primary files involved are:
logins.json: Contains your saved login information (usernames and passwords).key4.db(orkey3.dbin older versions): Stores the encryption key used to protect thelogins.jsonfile.
These files are located inside your unique Firefox profile folder. The default path structure on Windows 10 is usually:
C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[YourProfileFolder]
Replace [YourUsername] with your Windows username and [YourProfileFolder] with the specific folder name (which is typically a string of random characters followed by .default-release or similar). You can find your exact profile folder path by typing about:profiles into the Firefox address bar.
Important: These files are encrypted and should not be copied or moved manually unless you understand the risks and process of backing up or transferring Firefox profile data. Directly accessing these files is not a standard way to manage passwords.
