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Weave FAQ

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General

Where else can I get help if I'm having a problem?

Check out the Weave discussion forum on the Mozilla Labs site.

Is the source code available?

As with all Mozilla projects, Weave is open source. For more information on the source code, please see this forum post.

0.2 Milestone

How often does Weave connect to the server?

After the initial data transfer is completed during initial setup, Weave connects to the server periodically when it accumulates enough changes that need syncing or when enough time has passed since the last sync (at least once every 20 minutes if any data has changed). Weave also syncs when you start Firefox, when you quit it, and when you click on the "Sync Now" button in the Weave menu or the preferences.

Why doesn't my account work anymore?

Due to server changes, you will need to re-register with Weave. You can do this after installing the new add-on via the Setup Wizard.

I use the NoScript add-on and the Weave Setup Wizard isn't working. Why not?

The Weave Setup Wizard is currently reported to conflict with at least the NoScript, Adblock, and Torbutton add-ons. They prevent the "captcha" verification from appearing. Please disable them before attempting to install Weave. Restarting Firefox in safe mode to set up your account should also work.

It is possible to add an exception filter to Adblock, so it would allow the "captch" verification to appear.

I have tested the following filters on Adblock plus 0.7.5.5:

@@|*weave*

@@|https://services.mozilla.com/

Note: the @@| at the beginning of the filter means it is an exception filter. I have not tested which of this filters actually solved the problem. I am still unable to log in to Weave, although I have manage to pass the "captcha" verification and choose what to backup to the server.