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*''(Windows)'' Create [http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/firefox/quicklaunch.htm Windows Quick Launch shortcuts] | *''(Windows)'' Create [http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/firefox/quicklaunch.htm Windows Quick Launch shortcuts] | ||
*''(Windows)'' Use the [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/81 Launchy] extension to open current page in another profile with a customized "launchy.xml" file ([http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/firefox/code/launchy.txt sample]) with -no-remote to start each profile. (Don't use it to launch your default profile, at least not with -no-remote). [http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/firefox/firefox.htm#launchy] [http://userstyles.org/styles/13115] | *''(Windows)'' Use the [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/81 Launchy] extension to open current page in another profile with a customized "launchy.xml" file ([http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/firefox/code/launchy.txt sample]) with -no-remote to start each profile. (Don't use it to launch your default profile, at least not with -no-remote). [http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/firefox/firefox.htm#launchy] [http://userstyles.org/styles/13115] | ||
* Keep in mind that profile names are '''case-sensitive'''. | |||
* Try to '''avoid renaming of a profile name''' in the Profile Manager because it does not change the actual filename, which may lead to confusion though correct in the [[Profiles.ini_file | profiles.ini file]] | |||
* Even though you can have '''spaces in a profile name''' it is not a good idea as there are instances where you need to specify a profile name but cannot enclose the profile name in quotes such as in l[http://gemal.dk/mozilla/launchy.html launchy.xml] used by by the "[https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/81 Launchy] " extension. | |||
*''(Windows)'' Change the shortcut icon for a Firefox version by right clicking on the startup icon, then under properties, shortcut, change icon. Won't apply to a specific profile but will help identify the version of Firefox. | *''(Windows)'' Change the shortcut icon for a Firefox version by right clicking on the startup icon, then under properties, shortcut, change icon. Won't apply to a specific profile but will help identify the version of Firefox. | ||
*Use a JSON bookmarkbackups file from your default profile to restore to your test profiles, if you need bookmarks, bookmarklets, or keyword shortcuts (details [[Lost bookmarks#Restoring bookmarks in Firefox 3|here]]). (JSON files are database backups and were introduced in Firefox 3) | *Use a JSON bookmarkbackups file from your default profile to restore to your test profiles, if you need bookmarks, bookmarklets, or keyword shortcuts (details [[Lost bookmarks#Restoring bookmarks in Firefox 3|here]]). (JSON files are database backups and were introduced in Firefox 3) | ||
* Install [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/545 Open Profile Folder] extension at least in your default profile to give you quick access to your Firefox profile data. | * Install [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/545 Open Profile Folder] extension at least in your default profile to give you quick access to your Firefox profile data. | ||
===See also=== | ===See also=== | ||
Revision as of 02:23, 22 February 2010
If you are using multiple Firefox profiles, these tips may be helpful:
- Use Color Toolbar(s) to identify profile | userstyles.org styling to color code your Firefox browser and dialog windows to identify the profile in use. The style is installed, used and managed with the Stylish extension available at addons.
- (Windows) Create Windows Quick Launch shortcuts
- (Windows) Use the Launchy extension to open current page in another profile with a customized "launchy.xml" file (sample) with -no-remote to start each profile. (Don't use it to launch your default profile, at least not with -no-remote). [1] [2]
- Keep in mind that profile names are case-sensitive.
- Try to avoid renaming of a profile name in the Profile Manager because it does not change the actual filename, which may lead to confusion though correct in the profiles.ini file
- Even though you can have spaces in a profile name it is not a good idea as there are instances where you need to specify a profile name but cannot enclose the profile name in quotes such as in llaunchy.xml used by by the "Launchy " extension.
- (Windows) Change the shortcut icon for a Firefox version by right clicking on the startup icon, then under properties, shortcut, change icon. Won't apply to a specific profile but will help identify the version of Firefox.
- Use a JSON bookmarkbackups file from your default profile to restore to your test profiles, if you need bookmarks, bookmarklets, or keyword shortcuts (details here). (JSON files are database backups and were introduced in Firefox 3)
- Install Open Profile Folder extension at least in your default profile to give you quick access to your Firefox profile data.
See also
- Command line arguments
- Profile Manager
- Profile in use
- Creating a new Firefox profile on Windows
- Transferring data to a new profile - Firefox
- Shortcut to a specific profile
- Starting your Mozilla application with a specified profile
- Opening a new instance of your Mozilla application with another profile (using -no-remote)
