To enable CSV import in Firefox, you’ll need to make a change in the about:config page. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
1. Open a new tab in Firefox and type “about:config” in the address bar. This will open the Firefox configuration page.
2. You’ll see a warning message that says, “This might void your warranty!” Don’t worry, we’re not going to do anything risky here. Just click on the “I accept the risk!” button to proceed.
3. In the search bar at the top of the page, type “signon.management.page.fileImport.enabled”. This will filter the preferences and show you the specific one we need to modify.
4. By default, the value of “signon.management.page.fileImport.enabled” is set to “false”. To enable CSV import, simply double-click on the preference to change its value to “true”. The preference should now be highlighted in bold, indicating that it has been modified.
5. Now that you’ve enabled CSV import, open a new tab and navigate to the about:logins page. This is where you manage your saved logins and passwords in Firefox.
6. In the about:logins page, click on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner. You should now see the “Import from CSV” option in the dropdown menu. Click on it to import your logins from a CSV file.
7. A file dialog will appear, allowing you to browse and select the CSV file you want to import. Once you’ve selected the file, click on the “Open” button to start the import process.
8. Firefox will then import the logins from the CSV file and add them to your saved logins list. You’ll see a confirmation message once the import is complete.
It’s worth noting that the “Import from CSV” option is hidden by default for performance reasons. This is because importing a large number of logins from a CSV file can potentially slow down the browser. However, if you’re comfortable with the performance impact, enabling CSV import can be a convenient way to migrate or add multiple logins to Firefox.
Please keep in mind that modifying preferences in the about:config page should be done with caution, as changing the wrong settings can potentially cause issues. Make sure to follow the instructions carefully and only modify the specific preference mentioned above.