• How to View Saved Passwords in Firefox
• Exporting Saved Passwords
• 3. Add-on: “Show me the passsword!”
• 4. Additional Tips and Features
• Primary Password
• Data Breach Alerts
• Password Import
• Built-in Password Generator
• External Password Managers
• 5. Conclusion and Recommendations

Firefox – How to View, Export & Reveal Saved Passwords

How to View Saved Passwords in Firefox

1. Open Firefox.
2. Click the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner.
3. Select “Passwords” – this opens the Firefox password manager.
4. You’ll see a list of all stored logins.
5. Click on an entry to view the username and hidden password.
6. Use the eye icon to reveal the password in plain text.

Tip: The search bar in the password manager helps you quickly find specific logins.

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Exporting Saved Passwords

Firefox lets you export all saved logins as a CSV file – handy for backups or migrating to another tool.

Steps:

1. Open the menu → Passwords.
2. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner → “Export Logins…”.
3. Confirm the security warning.
4. Enter your system password or Firefox Primary Password if required.
5. Choose a location and save the file.

⚠️ Important: The CSV file contains your passwords in plain text. Store it securely and delete it immediately after use.

3. Add-on: “Show me the passsword!”

The Firefox add-on “Show me the passsword!” makes it possible to reveal entered passwords directly in form fields.

Features:

• Toggle between hidden (dots) and plain text.
• Adds a small icon in the password field.
• Helps check for typos when entering complex passwords.

Link to the add-on: Show me the Password

Link to the add-on (with ads): Show me the Password

4. Additional Tips and Features

Primary Password

Firefox supports a Primary Password (formerly Master Password). This extra layer of protection requires you to enter it before viewing or exporting saved credentials.

Data Breach Alerts

The built-in password manager notifies you if any of your saved logins were exposed in a known data breach, helping you update compromised accounts quickly.

Password Import

You can also import passwords from a CSV file. With a quick tweak in Firefox’s advanced settings (about:config), the “Import from File” option becomes available.

Built-in Password Generator

When creating new accounts, Firefox can suggest strong, randomly generated passwords, which are saved automatically.

External Password Managers

For advanced features like two-factor authentication, multiple vaults, and team sharing, external tools such as Bitwarden, 1Password, or Proton Pass are worth considering.

5. Conclusion and Recommendations

Firefox offers a secure and user-friendly way to manage passwords:

• View passwords: Use the eye icon in the password manager.
• Export passwords: Save them as a CSV file when needed.
• Show in forms: Install the “Show me the passsword!” add-on.
• Stay secure: Protect data with a Primary Password, use unique logins, and enable two-factor authentication whenever possible.

By combining Firefox’s built-in tools with good password hygiene, you can simplify your daily browsing while keeping your accounts safe.