Launch Firefox in Kiosk mode from the command line in Linux

ID: 278

Category: Firefox

Added: 6th of August 2021

Updated On: Tutorial updated and rechecked on 28th of June 2025

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Kiosk mode is available in Firefox. Kiosk mode provides the user with a full screen experience. It's removes all the toolbars and disables the right click functionality.

Kiosk mode would probably be used in a business setting with a touch screen monitor

To test out Kiosk mode in Firefox, enter the following command in the terminal

To close the Kisok window, press ALT + F4

To open a specific website in Kiosk mode using Firefox, you will need to add a custom URL / home page in the Firefox settings.

To set a new custom URL goto
Settings > Home > New Windows and Tabs