How to Install and Use Norton Password Manager in FirefoxNorton Password Manager is a password management tool that helps you store, generate, and autofill passwords and other credentials across browsers and devices. This guide covers step-by-step instructions to install the Norton Password Manager extension in Firefox, configure it, import or create passwords, use its autofill and password generator features, manage secure notes and identities, and troubleshoot common issues.
Before you start — requirements and preparations
- Browser: Firefox (latest stable version recommended).
- Account: A Norton account (Free or part of a Norton subscription). If you don’t have one, you’ll create it during setup.
- Device: Desktop or laptop running Windows, macOS, or Linux with Firefox installed. Some mobile features require the Norton Password Manager mobile app.
- Internet: Active connection for account sign-in, syncing, and extension download.
- Master password: Norton uses your Norton account credentials and additional verification; choose a strong unique password for your account.
Installing Norton Password Manager in Firefox
1. Open Firefox Add-ons page
- Launch Firefox.
- Click the menu button (three horizontal lines) at the top-right and choose “Add-ons and themes,” or press Ctrl+Shift+A (Cmd+Shift+A on macOS).
- In the Add-ons Manager, use the search field to search for “Norton Password Manager.”
2. Install the extension
- From the search results, find Norton Password Manager (verify publisher is NortonLifeLock or Norton).
- Click the extension result, then click “Add to Firefox.”
- Firefox will display permissions the extension requests (such as reading and modifying data on websites). Review them, then click “Add.”
- After installation, you may see a confirmation and the Norton icon (a small shield or key) in the toolbar.
3. Pin the extension (optional)
- Click the toolbar’s puzzle-piece icon, find Norton Password Manager, and click the pin icon to keep it visible in the toolbar for quick access.
Setting up Norton Password Manager
1. Sign in or create a Norton account
- Click the Norton Password Manager icon in the toolbar.
- Choose “Sign In” and enter your Norton account email and password. If you don’t have an account, follow the “Create account” link and complete the registration process (email verification may be required).
2. Enable syncing (if prompted)
- Norton Password Manager syncs credentials to your Norton cloud vault. Enable sync during setup so passwords and data are available across devices.
3. Set up two-factor authentication (recommended)
- For better security, enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your Norton account using an authenticator app or other supported methods.
Importing existing passwords
If you already use another password manager or have passwords saved in Firefox, you can import them into Norton Password Manager.
Import from Firefox
- Open Firefox’s password manager (Logins and Passwords via menu or about:logins).
- Click the three-dot menu and choose “Export Logins” to get a CSV file (Firefox will warn about exposing passwords). Save the CSV securely.
- Open Norton Password Manager (browser extension or web vault), find the Import option, and follow prompts to upload the CSV.
Import from other managers
- Many password managers export CSV files. Export from the source manager, then import the CSV into Norton Password Manager following the extension or web vault import steps. Check Norton’s import help for required CSV column formats.
Creating and saving passwords
Save new logins automatically
- When you sign into a website, Norton Password Manager will prompt to save the login. Click “Save” in the extension pop-up to add it to your vault.
Manually add logins
- Open the Norton extension and go to the “Logins” or “Passwords” section.
- Click “Add,” then enter the site name, URL, username, and password. Save changes.
Generate strong passwords
- When creating an account or changing a password, use the built-in password generator:
- Click the password field on the website, then the Norton Password Manager icon in the field or toolbar.
- Choose the password generator, set length and character options, and insert the generated password. Save the login to the vault.
Autofill and using saved logins
- On supported login pages, Norton Password Manager will show saved credentials in the username or password field or via the extension icon. Click the suggestion to autofill username and password.
- If multiple accounts exist for the same site, Norton will present choices.
- For secure forms (addresses, payment methods), use Norton’s identities or secure notes features to autofill saved data.
Managing vault items
Edit or delete logins
- Open the Norton extension, find the login, click Edit to change username, password, or URL, then Save. Delete entries you no longer need.
Organize with folders or tags
- If Norton supports folders/tags in your version, use them to organize credentials (e.g., Work, Personal, Banking).
Secure notes and identities
- Use secure notes to store sensitive text (Wi‑Fi passwords, license keys).
- Create identities for common form-filling details (name, address, phone, payment details) to speed up checkouts and sign-ups.
Password health and security checks
- Norton Password Manager may include a “Password Health” or “Security” report showing weak, reused, or compromised passwords.
- Run the check, then update weak/reused passwords using the generator and save the new credentials.
- If Norton flags breached credentials, change those passwords immediately on the affected services.
Using Norton Password Manager on multiple devices
- Install Norton Password Manager on other browsers/devices and sign in with the same Norton account to sync your vault.
- For mobile, install the Norton Password Manager app and enable autofill in the device settings (iOS: Passwords & Accounts > AutoFill Passwords; Android: Autofill service).
Troubleshooting common issues
- Extension not visible: Pin it via the Firefox toolbar menu (puzzle icon).
- Autofill not working: Make sure you’re signed in, syncing is enabled, and the site URL in the vault matches the current site. Try refreshing the page or re-saving the login.
- Import errors: Ensure CSV format matches Norton’s expected columns; remove problematic rows and retry.
- Repeated sign-in prompts: Clear extension cache or sign out and sign back in; check cookie settings that may block extension authentication.
- Conflicts with other password managers: Temporarily disable other password manager extensions to avoid interference.
Security best practices
- Use a unique, strong Norton account password and enable two-factor authentication.
- Regularly run password health checks and replace weak or reused passwords.
- Keep Firefox and the Norton extension updated.
- Be cautious when exporting password CSVs — delete exported files securely after importing.
- Use device-level security (screen lock, OS updates) and avoid saving highly sensitive data if you’re concerned about local access.
Uninstalling Norton Password Manager from Firefox
- Open Firefox’s Add-ons Manager (Ctrl+Shift+A / Cmd+Shift+A).
- Locate Norton Password Manager, click the three-dot menu next to it, and choose “Remove.”
- Optionally, sign out from your Norton account and clear any local vault data if prompted.
Conclusion
Norton Password Manager for Firefox provides a convenient way to store, generate, and autofill passwords securely across devices. Installing the extension, signing in, importing existing passwords, and enabling sync and two-factor authentication are the main steps to get started. Regularly using the password generator and security checks will help maintain strong account security.
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