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6 Easy Tips to Fix Bitwarden Autofill not Working in Firefox
Note that corrupt cache files are often triggering this problem
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Updated onNovember 7, 2023
updated onNovember 7, 2023
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We use password managers not only to save our passwords securely but also to use other features provided by it, such as autofill, etc.
When certain features do not work, then the software itself becomes half-useful. Bitwarden users are facing something similar.
You will findseveral user reportson official forums and Reddit regarding Bitwarden autofill not working in the Firefox browser. In simple words, Bitwarden fails to autofill usernames and passwords on websites.
This could be frustrating as you might use a password manager for this specific feature. Luckily, we have a few tips to help you resolve the Bitwarden autofill not working in the Firefox issue. Let us check it out.
Why is Bitwarden autofill not working in Mozilla Firefox?
There aren’t any specific reasons why Bitwarden might fail to fill in your username and password in the Mozilla Firefox browser.
However, after our research, we discovered a few simple things that users have been overlooking that could be the potential cause for this issue, which we have mentioned below.
Now that you are aware of the common causes that could lead to Bitwarden autofill not working in the Firefox issue let us turn our attention towards how to resolve it.
Quick Tip:
A quick and low-effort way to eliminate this issue is to use a different browser. If you want a smooth transition with straightforward support to transfer all your bookmarks and preferences, use Opera One.
Opera One is a very responsive browser with a low error rate. You can install the Bitwarden Opera One extension directly from the official Opera One add-on store. Plus, this browser comes with a native AI.
Opera One
How can I fix Bitwarden autofill not working in Firefox issue?
1. Uninstall other password managers
It is essential to ensure you are not using multiple password managers in the Firefox browser.
If you are using multiple password managers, this could conflict with the performance of each other. Many important functions, such as autofill, won’t work, as the browser may get confused about which password manager to use for the specific task.
So, if you are using multiple password managers, uninstall all of them except Bitwarden, and make sure Bitwarden is the only password manager installed.
2. Update Firefox
3. Clear cookies and cache
4. Check if the extension shortcut is missing
5. Check if the extension is enabled or not
6. Manually trigger autofill function
This isn’t a permanent solution, but it can work wonders if the autofill feature isn’t working automatically.
If nothing works, then you can check outother password managersthat have the same autofill feature and get rid of the issue. Many users also reportedCannot decrypt error in Bitwarden, but we covered it in a separate guide.
Let us know in the comments below which one of the above solutions helped you resolve the Bitwarden autofill not working in the Firefox problem.
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Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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