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Firefox is a popular and free web browser. This browser is very fast and customizable. Today's wikiHow teaches you how to install Firefox on a PC, Mac, or Android device, as well as how to install custom add-ons.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Firefox for Windows

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   Visit the Mozilla website. The Download link in the green frame will automatically identify your operating system and language.
   • If you want to download Firefox in a different language / operating system, click the Systems & Language link directly below the Download button.

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   Click the download button. The file will begin downloading immediately. Once the download is finished, click on the file to launch the installation. Maybe Windows will ask for confirmation before launching the file.

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   Choose the installation type. Standard is an automatic installation and should be appropriate for most users. This installs everything you need to get started using Firefox right away. If you choose a custom installation type, you will have the following options:
   • Choose where to install. Firefox will automatically choose the location that the program thinks is the most suitable for installation. You can change it if you want.
   • Install maintenance service. This option will automatically update Firefox in the background. You should disable this option if you want to install the updates manually.
   • Choose where to show the icon.You will be able to select the Desktop screen, Start Menu and Quick Launch bar.
   • Choose whether you want to make Firefox your default browser. This means that any links you click will open in Firefox.

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   Launch Firefox. After a few minutes, Firefox should be installed and you should be able to start browsing. We can choose to launch the program now or open it yourself later.

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   Enter your settings. If you've used another browser before coming to Firefox, you'll have the option to import Options, Bookmarks, History and Passwords from your old browser. This may take a few minutes. advertisement

Method 2 of 4: Firefox for Mac

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   Download Firefox. You can download it for free on the Mozilla website. The download link will automatically detect the computer's operating system and language. If you would like to download another operating system or languages ​​click on the Systems & Languages ​​link below the Download button.

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   Open the DMG file. Once the download is complete, the DMG file will open automatically. If not, click the downloaded file on your desktop.

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   Install apps. Drag the Firefox.app file to your Applications folder. Hold down the joystick and click on the Firefox window. Select Eject "Firefox".

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   Add Firefox to the dock. If you want to add Firefox to your dock for quick access, drag the icon from your Applications folder and drop it into the dock.

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   Launch Firefox. The system will warn you that the program has been downloaded, confirm that you want to open it. Firefox will ask if you want to make your browser the default. After you make your selections, the browser will launch. advertisement

Method 3 of 4: Install add-ons

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   You need to understand add-ons. Add-ons are applications that you can add to Firefox to add functionality to your browser. You can browse through a library of free extensions right from Firefox.

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   Open the Add-ons Manager. Click the Firefox menu in the top left of the window and choose Add-ons with the puzzle icon next to it. The Add-ons Manager will open.

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   Find a utility to install. The add-on manager will display some prominent extensions. You can find specific add-ons in the upper-right side of the window. Or, if you want to browse through the entire category of add-ons, click the link in the lower right.

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   Install add-ons. Once you find the add-on you want, click the green “Add to Firefox” button. Firefox will ask you for confirmation, after which the add-on will be installed. Usually, you need to restart Firefox to launch the add-on you just installed. advertisement

Method 4 of 4: Firefox for Android

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   Download Firefox. You can download the Firefox app from the Google Play Store or the Mozilla website.

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   Install apps. Click the "Install" button to install the Firefox application. The installer asks you to confirm permissions, such as allowing Firefox to access a GPS location or writing files to an SD card. Please review and accept the permissions to continue.

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   Open the app. Once installed, you can open the app. Be sure to check the box "Allow automatic updating" to make sure Firefox is always up to date with the latest fixes. advertisement

Warning

• Do not use an old version of Firefox but only install the latest version. Older versions are outdated and have security problems. Firefox will prompt you when a new update is available.