{"id":26,"date":"2010-12-22T18:42:10","date_gmt":"2010-12-22T18:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/services\/?p=26"},"modified":"2011-06-16T02:31:28","modified_gmt":"2011-06-16T02:31:28","slug":"easy-setup-for-firefox-sync","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/services\/2010\/12\/22\/easy-setup-for-firefox-sync\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting up Firefox Sync Just Got a Lot Easier"},"content":{"rendered":"

Firefox Sync is a built-in feature of Firefox 4 Beta<\/a> that brings Firefox browsing history, boomarks, open tabs and passwords across all of your devices.<\/p>\n

Secure *and* easy to use<\/strong>
\nWe designed Firefox Sync to keep personal data secure. Until now, this meant setting up Firefox Sync was pretty involved, especially on mobile devices. Not anymore. With the latest Firefox 4 Beta<\/a> release, we made some significant UI improvements to make setting up new accounts or devices for Firefox Sync easier and faster.<\/p>\n

\n\"Sync\"Sync\"Sync\n<\/div>\n



\nCreating a new account:<\/strong>
\nCreating a new Firefox Sync account is now streamlined, just like signing up for any web service online. You are no longer required to come up with a Secret Phrase or a Sync Key — it is automatically generated for you.<\/p>\n

Adding new mobile devices: <\/strong>
\nFor those of you who have paired a Bluetooth headset to your phone or setup your PS3\/XBox to play your Netflix videos, the Sync easy setup process will look very familiar. Here’s how it works:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Launch the latest Firefox 4 Beta on your mobile phone, tap on the Browser Tools button and tap on “Set up Sync”. A 12 character code will be generated.<\/li>\n
  2. Launch Firefox 4 Beta on your desktop and go to Firefox->Preferences->Sync.<\/li>\n
  3. Choose “Add device” and enter in the 12 character code on your mobile.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You’re done! Firefox Sync account information will synchronize with your mobile phone.<\/p>\n

    Important:<\/strong> Make sure your phone is connected to the Internet and you have access to Firefox Sync on your desktop.<\/p>\n

    If you are using Firefox Home on your iPhone\/iPod, be sure to get the latest update (version 1.1) and read this blog post for more details on how to get the easy setup working on your iPhone\/iPod.<\/p>\n

    For more information, watch this short step-by step setup video for new users.<\/p>\n