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.

  • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
    3·
    6 months ago

    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.

    • WadamTEnglish
      3·
      6 months ago

      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.

        • WadamTEnglish
          1·
          6 months ago

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

      • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
        1·
        6 months ago

        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!