How to Install the StumbleUpon Toolbar for Firefox

StumbleUpon is a popular web discovery service that allows those who enjoy browsing random pages on the Internet to come together in an online social environment. While the peer-to-peer end of the website allows for inboxes, groups, message boards and sending private links from one friend to another, the web discovery allows you to choose your own interests and 'stumble' random pages categorized and submitted by people just like you.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Mozilla Firefox
• A StumbleUpon account

1. Download and install Mozilla Firefox, if you have not already done so. Run the browser and navigate to the StumbleUpon homepage.
2. Locate the "Download now – Free >" button. It should be on the right hand side of the page.
3. Click the button. Follow it to the StumbleUpon Toolbar for Firefox download page.
4. Click the large, green "Install Now" button located in the middle of the page. Click "Install Now" after the timer greying out the button has expired.
5. Restart Firefox. Log into your StumbleUpon account from your new toolbar and customize the layout any way you like.

Tips & Warnings

• You can drag the "StumbleUpon Toolbar Items" to locations such as your Menu Bar or any other toolbar you might have open.
• You can access your private StumbleUpon pages by selecting the "Favorites" button or "Tools" and "Profile Preferences."
• When you receive a page being sent to you or a comment from the friend you've sent a page to, a small number will appear next to your "Stumble" button. Click on it to reveal the message.
• When you receive a new message in your Inbox, an "Inbox" button will appear on your Toolbar. Click it to view the message.