Mozilla Terms
from a Mozilla termbase
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account recovery key
noun
Account recovery key for Firefox Accounts. (Formerly called "recovery key".)
A code used to recover a user's encrypted account information (such as bookmarks and passwords) when their Firefox Account password is reset.
Your account password was reset with an account recovery key
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add-on
noun
A Firefox-specific umbrella term that describes tools (including extensions and themes) that users can install to modify, customize, and extend the functionality of Firefox. Avoid using "add-ons" and "extensions" interchangeably (see https://wiki.mozilla.org/Add-ons/Terminology#Usage_Guidelines).
Your add-ons and customizations have been removed and your browser settings have been restored to their defaults.
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alternate text
noun
Text added to an HTML element (typically an image) to describe that element when it cannot be rendered. Also used by accessibility tools, like screen readers, to make non-textual elements accessible.
If the image is relevant to the content of the document, you must supply alternate text that will appear in text-only browsers
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attack
verb
To take malicious action against, specifically via hacking and malware.
These pages try to install programs that steal private information, use your computer to attack others, or damage your system.
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attacker
noun
An individual or entity that seeks to gain unauthorized access to user data
An attacker could easily reveal information which you thought to be safe
nama haleelu
Attack Site
noun
A site designed to attack a user's client browser using malware or hacking.
Reported Attack Site!
Iddoo Haleellaa
attendee
noun
a person who is invited to attend an event, specifically via a calendar invitation
This option sends one invitation email per attendee
irratti hirmaataa
authenticate
verb
To prove user identity, typically to gain access to a system or service
The endpoint you are connecting to needs more information to authenticate this connection.
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authenticated
adjective
User identity has been proven for access to a system or service
Warning: Contains unauthenticated content
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authentication code
noun
Authentication codes are codes generated during two-factor authentication (2FA). Typically, a user is asked to provide an authentication code after logging in with their username and password. These codes may take the form of a time-based one-time password, and could be generated by a two-factor authentication app or sent through methods such as SMS or email.
Open your authentication app and enter the authentication code it provides.
dhugoomsa lakkaddaa
autoplay
noun
A functionality that allows media, like video or audio, to play automatically with sound, without action from a user.
You have blocked autoplay media with sound for this website.
taphachiisa ofumaa
backup authentication code
noun
Authentication codes generated as backup for when a user does not have access to their two factor authentication method, allowing them to use these codes instead. Typically these are generated when two factor authentication is first set up and saved somewhere apart from their mobile device.
Create new backup authentication codes to help you get back into your account if you’re locked out.
lakkaddaa dhugoomsa dilbeessi
bookmark
noun
A shortcut created by the user to direct the browser to a specific webpage
Bookmarks you add will still be saved on your device.
toorbarruu
bookmark
verb
Create a shortcut that directs the browser to a specific webpage. Shortcuts may be added to the bookmark toolbar. Similar in functionality to "favorites" in Chrome and Internet Explorer, and "bookmarks" in Safari.
Bookmark this page
toorbarruu
breakpoint
noun
Intentional stop point in the code of a computer program
Resumes the main thread and continues execution following a breakpoint until the next breakpoint or the termination of the script
sarqurxa
Bug report
noun
The detailed description accompanying a bug or the act of reporting the bug itself. (Sometimes just called bug)
Gabaasa dogongoraa
certificate authority
noun
A trusted organization that issues signed digital certificates that verify the identity and legitimacy of a company or individual.
The certificate used to sign the message was issued by an unknown certificate authority.
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cipher
noun
An algorithm that encrypts or decrypts information.
The cipher used for encryption is deprecated and insecure.
icciitii
clipboard
noun
A special location in the computer's operating system that is accessible to all programs and temporarily stores data that the user has copied from somewhere else
Copy text to clipboard
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confirmation code
noun
Confirmation codes are codes sent to a user's email address to confirm their email address. This takes the form of a 6 digit code sent by email. This confirmation code may be sent when registering a new account, registering a new email to an existing account, or part of the sign-in process.
Enter confirmation code for your Firefox account
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context
noun
The setting or circumstance in which a thing occurs, often associated with the context menu. This term can assume specific connotations when referring to programming languages, for example in JavaScript a context is a reference to the object running the currently executing code.
A Geolocation request can only be fulfilled in a secure context.This scratchpad executes in the Browser context.
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cookie banner
noun
A cookie banner is a dialog, typically displayed as a notification bar or overlay dialog, that web sites use to inform users about cookies and, if necessary, obtain consent before storing cookies on their devices.
Firefox automatically tries to reject cookie requests on cookie banners.
banner kukii
corrupt
adjective
Containing errors or alterations from its original, correct form
This add-on could not be installed because it appears to be corrupt.
faalama
corrupt
verb
Change something from its original, correct form.
The response from the OCSP server was corrupted or improperly formed
faalama
corrupted
adjective
Changed from its original, correct form.
Invalid or corrupted PDF file
faalame
crash
noun
Occurs when software stops functioning properly and exits or closes unexpectedly.
Install Nightly and help us improve Firefox quality hunt crashes and regressions
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