Is it safe to sync using the Firefox built-in password manager and sync functionality? Where do they save my passwords and how do they save? What will be the risk?
Should I use LastPass instead?
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2018-05-10 Update:
see this article
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/view-synced-tabs-other-devices
It seems like, you can't see it without logging in now.
The following method no longer works.
Bookmark the following
about:sync-tabs
and use it. Since UI elements have gone as mentioned above and it is only accessible by shortcut (Alt+S+T) or toolbar menu (History>Tabs from other devices)
Tabs from other computers
I asked the same question on Mozilla Support and got very useful answers. Answer that worked for me:
- In about:config, create or modify Boolean
services.sync.autoconnectand set it tofalse.
This may work in a future version of Firefox: Create or modify integer services.sync.autoconnectDelay and set it to a delay in seconds. Both settings did not exist for me yet in Firefox 28 beta.
Best Answer
Sync is more reliable in terms you don't have to worry about LastPass going out of business. Also my experience with the LastPass software is not so good - I like the Firefox sync more.
The passwords are encrypted in browser before sending them to the sync server. Should you lose the encryption key ( nowadays 26 digits ) it is not possible to get the passwords.
Your concern should go to whether Lastpass is in business in 10 years, if you get malicious software on your computer reading keyboard or harddrive and whether you sync your passwords to unsecure computer on later time.