Firefox Landing Page

On this page:

Overview

Mozilla Firefox is a free and open source web browser.

Key Features

• Private Browsing that erases history and cookies, and protects you from third-party tracking.
• Sync across multiple smartphones, tablets, and computers to access bookmarks and saved passwords.
• Share your browser to collaborate securely with Firefox Hello.

How to Obtain

To download Firefox, visit the IS&T Firefox page.

How to Use

• Create a new Mozilla Firefox Profile
• Firefox - Set a Master Password
• Firefox Help and Tutorials
• Mozilla release notes

Troubleshooting and FAQ's

Functions and Usage

• [hdarchive:Firefox 57 Upgrade Breaking Library Add-Ons (LibX, Zotero 4)]
• How do I clear my browser's cache automatically each time I close Firefox?
• How do I clear the browser cache for Mozilla Firefox?
• How do I make PDF files open in Adobe instead of preview in firefox on a Mac?
• How do I manually install certificates in Firefox 69 to Version 77.0.0?
• How do I reset my certificate profile on Firefox on Athena?
• How do I set a master password in Firefox?
• How to check the encryption level in Firefox?
• Import bookmarks into Mozilla Firefox

Troubleshooting

• Each time I download a file in Firefox it saves to my Desktop. Is there a way to change the default location to where files will be saved?
• Firefox - Error-handling for "Secure Connection Failed"
• Firefox is displaying Error Code -12227
• [archive:Firefox personal certificate error - Your browser failed to generate a key]
• Forgotten master password in Firefox
• I am receiving a 12192 error in Firefox and cannot access sites that need my personal certificate. How can I stop this error?
• Skype Firefox Extension Disables Pop-Ups
• Why can't I view secure websites (e.g. Gmail, Hotmail) on Athena?

Have Questions or Still Need Help?

• Contact the IS&T Service Desk

Additional escalation information for Help Staff can be found here: [hd:Install Firefox on Macintosh]