How to create new profile in firefox
To create a new profile in Firefox, follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the Firefox Profile Manager
- Close all Firefox windows and processes.
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type
firefox.exe -P
and press Enter. - The Firefox Profile Manager window will open.
- Click on "Create a New Profile" and enter a name for your new profile.
- Click on "Create Profile" to create the new profile.
- The new profile will be created and you can start using it by clicking on "Start Firefox" and selecting the new profile.
Method 2: Using the Firefox Settings
- Open Firefox and go to the settings menu by clicking on the three horizontal lines () in the top right corner of the browser window.
- Click on "Options" (or "Preferences" on Mac).
- In the Options window, click on the "General" tab.
- Scroll down to the "Startup" section and click on "Create a new profile".
- Enter a name for your new profile and click on "Create".
- The new profile will be created and you can start using it by clicking on "Start Firefox" and selecting the new profile.
Method 3: Using the Command Line
- Open a command prompt or terminal window.
- Type
firefox -P
and press Enter. - The Firefox Profile Manager window will open.
- Follow the same steps as Method 1 to create a new profile.
Tips:
- You can have multiple profiles in Firefox, each with its own set of bookmarks, extensions, and settings.
- Each profile is isolated from the others, so you can test new extensions or settings without affecting your main profile.
- To switch between profiles, use the Firefox Profile Manager or the "Profile Manager" button in the Firefox settings.