Don't save passwords as plain text but rather integrate with OS storage system

[gunwald]

Unfortunately, Thunderbird still saves all passwords as plain text, which puts them at risk to anyone who has access to your computer. While there is an option to use a master password, it is not commonly used and does not integrate seamlessly with the operating system you are using.

[Jon]

@Thomas_DC the Thunderbird label is applied to the idea and OP also mentions "Thunderbird" in the original idea post - @gunwald are you able to confirm that this request is for the Thunderbird product? Thank you!

[Thomas_DC]

@JonIn fact, I think this idea is good for Firefox too, no matter if @gunwald never thought about that before.

Do you think it is acceptable, and if yes, are you able to integrate my contribution to this idea? Even if @gunwald doesn't explicitly approve it?

[wsmwk]

Jon and I do not set development priorities.  However, Thunderbird and Firefox do share some code, and the password manager is one of those areas. So if Firefox gets this capability then Thunderbird would follow suit.

That said, you will want to create the same idea for Firefox, if it does not already exist.

[Thomas_DC]

@wsmwk  I don't know what do you call "development priorities" exactly.

I propose only to enhance this idea, rather than create a new one for Firefox, not to tell this idea is not prioritized enough.

If that is not possible, then could you tell me if it does already exist or not, please? 🙂

@Jon If I'm right, you (admin) can access labels like basic users, but not products? Who can access products, or how are they handled by the server?

In fact, I find somehow strange that basic users cannot access products linked to ideas, since it's a basic info. Is there some place where I could suggest this improvement?

[wsmwk]

> How to see on which Products applies this idea?

In the first posting of this thread, "Thunderbird"