Lockbox: Mozilla developers have begun developing a new project to improve the feature that allows for built-in password management in Firefox.
So the Mozilla Foundation has released a new extension, initially for employees. Starting today, it is also available for users who can install it from the following links:
The project, called Lockbox, revamps Firefox's old password manager utility with a new user interface (UI).
It also features a new button in the Firefox UI, in case users want to add a shortcut to their browser's main menu to open Lockbox without having to search for it in their browser options.
Lockbox also supports locking the app with a master password, helping users keep their passwords safe from unauthorized access by colleagues, family members, or others.
Although Lockbox is in a very early stage of development right now, the Mozilla foundation will likely move it to Test Pilot for more user testing before deciding whether to move it to the stable channel for further development.
Firefox Test Pilot is an add-on for Firefox that allows users to install, test, and support experimental features that may be added to Firefox at some point in the future.
For now, Mozilla developers state that Lockbox has only been tested in Firefox 57 (and above) and that installing it in Firefox 56 or earlier may not work at all.
Also, there is currently no way to reset the Lockbox master password, so beware of those who are daring enough to try the new project.
