From ccefecd1e464df7439873ce74c7d01c57c588bc2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Marcus=20Otterstr=C3=B6m?= <35617441+MarcusOtter@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2021 16:23:36 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add another workaround alternative (#434) * Add another workaround alternative Closes #433 * Apply suggestions from code review Co-authored-by: fred_the_tech_writer <69817454+fschillingeriv@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: fred_the_tech_writer <69817454+fschillingeriv@users.noreply.github.com> --- .../extension-wont-load-in-private-mode.md | 13 ++++++++----- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/_articles/miscellaneous/extension-wont-load-in-private-mode.md b/_articles/miscellaneous/extension-wont-load-in-private-mode.md index 27c0c3e4..662d14ab 100644 --- a/_articles/miscellaneous/extension-wont-load-in-private-mode.md +++ b/_articles/miscellaneous/extension-wont-load-in-private-mode.md @@ -9,13 +9,16 @@ tags: [firefox, extension, private window, private mode, private browsing] The Bitwarden browser extension does not completely function in Firefox's private browsing mode. This is a known issue specific only to Firefox. You will see a message indicating so when you try to open the Bitwarden popup window in a private window. We have discussed the problem with Mozilla, however, they seem unable to fix it so that extensions like Bitwarden can function entirely in private mode. -As a workaround, if you are looking to auto-fill a login while in a private window you can use the right-click context menu: +There are currently 3 workarounds for auto-filling a login while in Firefox's private browsing mode: -1. Navigate to the website's login page while browsing in a private window. -2. Right click the page. A context menu will appear. -3. Select **Bitwarden** → **Auto-fill** and then pick your login. +1. Use the right-click context menu: + 1. Navigate to the website's login page while browsing in a private window. + 2. Right click the page. A context menu will appear. + 3. Select **Bitwarden** → **Auto-fill** and then pick your login. -Alternatively, you can also copy/paste your login credentials by accessing your vault in the popup from a regular, non-private browsing window. +2. Copy/paste your login credentials by accessing your Vault in the popup from a regular, non-private browsing window. + +3. Use the keyboard shortcut for auto-filling a login (CTRL + SHIFT + L by default on Windows, CMD + SHIFT + L by default on Mac) ## References