How do I add a device to Firefox Sync?

This article will walk you through adding a second device (computer, Android phone, iPhone, etc.) to your Firefox Sync account.

Adding a device to Firefox Sync requires you to have set up a Sync account first. If you haven't done that, please see How do I set up Firefox Sync?

Table of Contents

• How do I Add a Device?

• How do I Add a Device when I'm not near my computer?

  • Add an Android or Maemo device

  • Add an iPhone

  • Add another computer

How do I Add a Device?

Do these steps in Firefox on a computer that already has your Sync account set up.

1. Click the Home button (or type about:home in the location bar) to bring up the default Firefox home page.

2. At the bottom of the home page, click the Sync link to open the Sync settings window.

   

3. Then click the Pair a device link and the Firefox Sync Setup window will open.

   

4. Enter the twelve character code generated on your other device and click Next.

   

   Note: See Where can I find the code to add a device to Firefox Sync? for more information.

5. When the code is accepted you will see a Device Connected message and your device will immediately begin syncing. Click Finish to close the setup window.

How do I Add a Device when I'm not near my computer?

Do these steps on the device you are trying to add to Firefox Sync.
If you are trying to add a device to Firefox Sync and you are not near your computer so that you can enter the code, you can still get it done by entering your account information.

Add an Android or Maemo device

Do these steps in Firefox on your Android or Maemo device.

1. Tap the Set up Firefox Sync button on the Firefox Start page.

   

   Note: You can also access Sync through the main menu More > Settings > Sync, see Controls.

2. Tap the "Advanced setup..." link.

   

3. Next, enter your Account Name (email address), Password, Recovery Key and tap Connect.

   

Add an iPhone

Do these steps in Firefox Home.

1. Launch Firefox Home and tap I Have A Sync Account.

2. From the Connect to Sync screen, tap I am not near my Computer.

3. Next, enter your Account (email address), Password, Sync Key (or Recovery Key) and tap Done.

   

   Your Recovery Key is a long series of characters that was created for you when you set up your Sync account. You can find it by following the instructions in Where can I find my Recovery Key?

Add another computer

Do these steps on the computer you are trying to add to Firefox Sync.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button (Tools menu in Windows XP) and select Set Up Sync. The Firefox Sync Setup window will open.

2. Click I Have an Account.

3. Since you're not near the device with Sync already set up, click the I don't have the device with me link.

4. Sign in to your Sync account:

   • Enter your account email address

   • Enter your password

   • Enter your Recovery Key

   • Then click Next

5. You will see a Setup Complete screen. Click Finish to complete adding this device to your Sync account.