How to Reset Master Password in Mozilla Firefox?

Mozilla Firefox allows you to set a Master password to protect your locally stored usernames, passwords and certificates. Its an extra security mechanism and can protect your sensitive data.

But what will you do if you forget the master password? In that case, following simple steps will help you in resetting it. But remember resetting master password will also remove all locally saved usernames, passwords and certificates.

1. Open Mozilla Firefox and enter following URL in addressbar:

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chrome://pippki/content/resetpassword.xul

2. It’ll show you a page with a warning that all stored data will be removed and “Reset” button at bottom.

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3. Click on “Reset” button and it’ll immediately reset the master password.

Published in: Mozilla Firefox, Troubleshooting Guides

About the author: Vishal Gupta (also known as VG) has been awarded with Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award. He holds Masters degree in Computer Applications (MCA). He has written several tech articles for popular newspapers and magazines and has also appeared in tech shows on various TV channels.

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  1. Hello, I am able to get to the reset page, but when i click reset nothing happens…. If i click cancel, it cancels… Any advise?

  2. Okay it is reset, but to what? I reset firefox, it added a password which I never used, so thus never knew, and now when I reset it asks me for the password… circular logic? What a pain.

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