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Hardening Firefox – a checklist for improved browser privacy


A checklist for configuring Mozilla Firefox for a more private browsing experience.

Updated: August 29, 2025This checklist will walk you (and me) through the settings and extensions I use to improve my privacy when using Firefox. If you’re looking for a web browser that offers a high degree of privacy out of the box with minimal setup, Brave is a common choice. Warning: Changing advanced configuration preferences can impact Firefox performance or security.

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