Where are Firefox Passwords Stored?

When you save a password while browsing the internet using Mozilla Firefox, you may wonder where these passwords are stored. Firefox saves usernames and passwords for various websites to help you easily log in the next time you visit. The stored passwords are encrypted to ensure security, but where are they actually stored on your device?

Firefox stores passwords in a file called 'logins.json' within the profile folder specific to your user account on the computer. This file contains encrypted usernames and passwords for websites you have saved while browsing with Firefox.

To access the 'logins.json' file on Windows, you can navigate to the following path: C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[RandomString].default\logins.json

On macOS, the path would be something like: /Users/[YourUsername]/Library/Application Support/Firefox/Profiles/[RandomString].default/logins.json

It is crucial to note that the stored passwords are encrypted using a 'key3.db' file located within the same profile folder. This file acts as the encryption key, protecting your login credentials from unauthorized access.

Therefore, even though Firefox stores your passwords on your device for convenience, it employs encryption and security measures to safeguard your sensitive information.