Hidden Firefox Account toolbar button

Adam Kershner
Adam KershnerCEO
5 min read

Hidden Firefox Account toolbar button

By default the Sync/account avatar in the toolbar is hidden (browser.oasis.hideFxAccountsNavbarButton); Sync can still be reached from the app menu and settings—document where users should go instead.

What this is

Oasis hides the Firefox Account / Sync avatar from the main toolbar by default so the strip stays focused on Oasis. Sync and Mozilla account features are still available elsewhere in the browser.

How to use it

  • Open the application menu (hamburger) and use Sign in to Sync or account items there.
  • Open Settings and search for Sync to manage account and devices.
  • The assistant’s own sign-in (Kahana) is separate from Firefox Sync.

Notes and limits

Enterprise or power users who want the toolbar avatar back need a build or policy that clears the Oasis default; consumer Oasis keeps it hidden.

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About the Author

Adam Kershner
Adam Kershner
CEO

I'm the CEO of Kahana, bringing a unique perspective from my management consulting experience at Clarkston Consulting and biomedical engineering background from Duke University. I'm focused on making the future of work more elegant through innovative technology solutions that prioritize user well-being and productivity.