The latest Firefox version added support for Social API that lets you integrate social websites and content directly into Firefox browser.
At this moment, only Facebook can be integrated to your Firefox browser. Down the road, more and more social sites may be added. Sites like Twitter, Quora, LinkedIn and others that want to use Firefox API to create tools that help you integrate them.
This brief tutorial is going to show you how to enable this Facebook feature in Firefox. For this to work, you must be upgraded to the latest Firefox version which is version 17. Anything below 17 won’t work.
To find out your current Firefox version, click on Firefox button –> help –> About Firefox. From there you’ll be able to see your current version. If it’s 17, continue below. If not, update before continuing.
To get started, open Firefox and type the line below and press Enter.
about:config
When prompted with the warning as shown below, click ‘I’ll be careful, I promise!’ to continue
Next, scroll down to the line that says ‘social.enabled’ and double click it to enable it. By default, it’s disabled. As soon as it’s enabled, the right side of your screen will display Facebook login button.
Click the Log In Facebook button to login to Facebook.
After logging in , you will immediately see your Facebook contacts and tool bar in Firefox as shown below.
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to enable Facebook integration in Firefox version 17?
To enable Facebook integration in Firefox version 17, open Firefox, type 'about:config' in the address bar, find 'social.enabled' in the list, and double click to enable it. You will then see the Facebook login button on the right side of the screen.
Which social websites can be integrated into the latest version of Firefox using Social API?
Currently, only Facebook can be integrated into the latest version of Firefox using the Social API. However, other social sites like Twitter, Quora, LinkedIn, and more may be added in the future.
How to check the current version of Firefox on my computer?
To check the current version of Firefox on your computer, click on the Firefox button, then go to help and select About Firefox. A window will pop up displaying your current Firefox version.
What is the purpose of the Social API in Firefox?
The Social API in Firefox allows users to integrate social websites and content directly into the Firefox browser. It enables features like displaying Facebook contacts and toolbar within Firefox.
What action needs to be taken if the 'social.enabled' option is disabled in Firefox?
If the 'social.enabled' option is disabled in Firefox, you need to double click on it to enable it. Once enabled, you will see the Facebook login button on the right side of the screen.
Can I integrate sites other than Facebook using the Social API in Firefox?
Currently, only Facebook can be integrated using the Social API in Firefox. However, other social sites may be added in the future if they choose to use the Firefox API for integration.
What should I do if my Firefox version is below version 17?
If your Firefox version is below version 17, you need to update it to the latest version to enable Facebook integration. To update Firefox, click on the Firefox button, go to help, and select About Firefox to check your version.
How can I log in to Facebook from within Firefox after enabling the integration?
After enabling Facebook integration in Firefox, you can log in to Facebook by clicking the 'Log In Facebook' button that appears on the right side of the screen. Once logged in, you will see your Facebook contacts and toolbar within Firefox.
