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Like other browsers, Firefox offers a plethora of options for users with different preferences. If you're into making money online, managing multiple Gmail, Facebook, or other accounts on the same browser is a given. To streamline user experience, Firefox has introduced Profile mode, enabling users to create multiple independent Firefox browsers. Today, Software Tricks will walk you through creating and managing multiple user profiles in Firefox.
1. Creating User Profiles in Firefox
Step 1: Open the Run window by typing Run into the search bar or pressing Windows + R.
Step 2: Next, input 'firefox –ProfileManager' and press OK.
Step 3: Then, the Firefox Profile window will appear. Select Create Profile...
Step 4: Afterwards, there will be an introduction to Firefox User Profiles
Step 5: Next, input a name for the New Profile and press Finish.
Step 6: Here, remember to uncheck the option: Use the selected configuration without asking at startup.
Afterward, select Launch Firefox.
That's it! You've successfully created an additional Firefox user account. Every time you click on Firefox, a Choose User Profile window will appear. Select the profile you want to use and click Launch Firefox.
2. Creating Additional Icons for Profiles
Step 1: Right-click on Firefox and choose Properties.
Step 2: In the Properties window, select the Shortcut tab and do the following:
Add: -p 'Profile Name' after the ...\firefox.exe part and click OK.
Example: If the profile name is SoftwareTricks, then we do as follows:
That's how you've created a separate Firefox icon for the profile. Follow the same steps for other profiles.
3. Managing Profiles
To track Firefox Profiles, you have two methods as follows:
Method 1: Using the Run window
Open the Run window and type %APPDATA%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\, then click OK.
Method 2: Open via File Explorer
Navigate through the following folders in order: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles (UserName: Your username).
Thus, Software Tricks has guided you on the quickest and easiest way to create additional Profiles on Firefox. Additionally, you can manage your profiles to back them up on different computers. Wishing you success!
