Most iPhone and iPad owners use the standard Safari browser, but there are also those who prefer Firefox.
Below you will find some useful tips on using the Firefox browser for iOS.
- Manage your privacy
- Use sync
- Use smart search bar
- Manage your tabs
- Browse your library
- Share with one touch
- Choose how far back
Manage your privacy
The Mozilla Firefox browser is known for its protection and security, but you can protect your personal data even more reliable.
Open the Firefox app on your iPhone or iPad, click themenuin the lower right corner of the screen and selectOptions. Scroll down to sectionPrivacyin which there will be several options available.
Usernames and passwords: You can enable the storage of logins for synchronization with other devices. If you do not need it, the function can be disabled.
Touch(Face)ID and passcode: You can use Touch / Face ID or password to automatically enter logins. You can also select the time after which confirmation is required.
Data management: Here you can view website data and enable or disable the deletion of personal data. Among them are history, cache, cookies, etc.
Close private tabs: You can close or not close private tabs automatically when you exit Private Browsing.
Tracking protection: You can enable Enhanced Tracking Protection, and select a level of protection.
You can also read the Firefox privacy policy here.
Use sync
Like Safari, in Firefox you can synchronize your bookmarks, history and logins on all devices. You can continue to use the browser from the same moment on the iPhone that you finished on Mac.
On your browser's home screen, clickmenuand selectOptions. At the very top, you can log in to your account and set up synchronization.
Select your account, and then mark the data you want to synchronize: bookmarks, magazine, open tabs and logins. Here you can disable synchronization.
If necessary, you can press the buttonSyncunder your account.
Use smart search bar
The browser has recommendations for search, the mostThe sites you visit, as well as the smart search bar. This means that you do not need to open a search engine to find something. Just enter the query into the address bar.
When you type the request, you will seeconvenient recommendations, among which you can choose the right one. In addition, you'll see Google, Twitter, and Wikipedia icons above the keyboard. With their help, you can quickly select a specific site to search.
To remove sites from this panel or add others, click onmagnifying glassfrom the left edge of this panel. Here you can select the default search engine, as well as set up additional search sites.
In addition, next to the address bar there is an icon for scanning QR codes, which is also very convenient.
Manage your tabs
You can at your discretion change the location of the tabs and even send open tabs to other devices with Firefox.
You can find out the number of open tabs by the number on the tab icon in the bottom panel, and clicking on this icon will open a preview of all the tabs.
- Close tabby clicking on the iconXin her corner.
- Swap tabsby pinching and dragging them on the screen.
- Bookmark Tabs, send them to other devices or copy their links by pinching and swiping up.
- Close all tabsby clicking the trash can icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Open private tabsby clicking on the mask icon.
- Look for tabsusing the search bar.
Browse your library
Firefox makes it easy to browse your bookmarks, history, reading list, downloads, and synchronized tabs.
Click the iconmenuat the bottom of the screen and selectYour library. Then select one of the sections to view it. To close the library, swipe it down.
Share with one touch
In Firefox, you can very quickly and easily share sites, pages and articles. In addition, you can share anywhere and with anyone.
Clickthree dots iconin the upper right corner of the screen next to the address bar. ClickShare via, and then select one of the available options.
Choose how far back
You can go back not only onepage, but also at once. For example, if you managed to browse through several sites already, now you can return to a specific page right away, rather than flipping back several times.
Clampback arroworforward arrowin the bottom panel to view your entire history. Select the desired site from the list.
As you can see, Firefox is a great browser with many features and settings. Now you know how to use it to its full potential.