Multi account containers

RmDebArc_5@sh.itjust.works to Firefox@lemmy.ml – 14 points –

So I've been using Firefox's container function for a while now and recently discovered the multi account container extension. What does this add over the built in containers? I've seen a lot of people say they need multi account containers but are disappointed that it's an extension so I'm curious what it adds.

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Ok, I did some digging and I think I figured out the difference. The multi-account containers add-on adds the following:

  • always open in container option - and sync-ing settings across devices
  • integration with VPN
  • UI for managing them in the extension button area

The first one is the major feature for me since I use it on my work laptop, personal laptop, and desktop, and having the "always open" setting sync across devices has value. I don't use the VPN feature, but I think you can set certain containers to always use a certain VPN configuration.

I just always used the add-on from the start because I thought there wasn't a UI for it.

There is no container option in new Firefox profile. It appears only after when you've installed Multi container extension. Firefox from Arch Linux repo.

It is there on a new profile in the fedora package. Maybe something fedora enables?

That can be possible. I remember seeing the option in a clean profile while using Ubuntu.

Ah, makes a ton of sense. I guess I assumed OP was a new user or something, but it seems they used the extension in the past.

I can confirm, I just created a new profile and there is no Container option anywhere. Thanks!