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Use a FF sync account for “bootstrap” configuration on new installation (self.firefox)
submitted 2 years ago by spacedancer to c/[email protected]
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So I frequently install firefox on different desktop devices and it’s a hassle to set up and configure all the privacy settings and extensions every time I install it on a new device.

Obviously using a FF account and sync would be the easiest way to set it up quickly, however the I don’t want to keep my account logged in on every device since some of the devices aren’t mine.

Having said that, is it possible for me to create a new sync account and configure it the way I want to; then log in on a new install, sync the config, logout, but retain my configuration there; essentially using the account to bootstrap config new firefox installations?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

You can also self host your own sync server (even works on iOS)