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How to restore Extended Validation certificates in Firefox
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Everyone that uses Mozilla Firefox is probably used to thebrowserdisplaying extended information forsiteswithExtended Validationcertificates.
However, Firefox changed that when they removed the displaying of theExtended Validationcertificates entirely. The reasoning behind this change would be that more and morewebsitesare now using the more secure HTTPS than they did in the past.
Because of this, Mozilla stated that it would be more efficient to have a form of signaling in regards towebsitesthat don’t have HTTPS, instead of the ones that do.
However, those that were used to the way things used to be displayed weren’t so pleased, and that is why we’ve created a guide on how to bring back theExtended Validationcertificates in theMozilla Firefoxbrowser.
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How do I bring back the EV certificates in Firefox?
By following these steps, all the securesiteswill now also display their EV certificates in the address bar. If you want to reverse this change, simply follow the steps above, but replace the TRUE value with FALSE.
If you are looking for some extrasecurity, you can also enable the display of non-securesites.
How do I display a non-secure website?
By following these steps,Firefoxwill display a crossed-out padlock icon in the address bar when asitethat does not use HTTPS. By doing this, thebrowserwill also display thenot securetext next to the address bar as well.
Keep in mind that by doing this, you do not directly improveFirefox‘s security level. Instead, this will simply give you an extra visual signal regarding thesecurityof awebsiteyou are visiting.
Do you think removing theExtended Validationcertificates was a good idea? Share your opinion with us in the comments section below.
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Teodor Nechita
Eager to help those in need, Teodor writes articles daily on subjects regarding Windows, Xbox, and all things tech-related.
When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.
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