How to Enable Private Browsing Mode on Your Browser

How to Enable Private Browsing Mode on Your Browser

By Marcus Thompson

March 10, 2025 at 03:50 PM

Private browsing allows you to view websites as a regular visitor would see them, without stored cookies or login information. This guide covers how to use incognito mode across major browsers.

Chrome Computer:

  • Click Chrome menu icon (top-right corner)
  • Select "New incognito window"
  • Look for gray figure icon to confirm incognito mode
  • Keyboard shortcuts:
    • Windows/Linux/Chrome OS: Ctrl + Shift + N
    • Mac: ⌘ + Shift + N

Mobile:

  • Tap menu icon (top-right)
  • Select "New incognito tab"

Safari Computer:

  • Click File menu
  • Select "New Private Window"
  • Look for dark address bar with white text
  • Close window to exit

Mobile:

  • Tap Pages icon (bottom-right)
  • Select "Private"

Firefox Computer:

  • Click Firefox menu icon
  • Choose "New Private Window"
  • Look for purple mask icon
  • Close window to exit

iOS:

  • Tap Tabs icon
  • Tap mask button, then new tab

Android:

  • Tap Firefox Menu
  • Select "New private tab"

Microsoft Edge:

  • Click More (...) button
  • Select "New InPrivate window"
  • Look for blue InPrivate icon
  • Close window to exit

Common Uses for Private Browsing:

  • Testing website appearance for visitors
  • Accepting collaborator invitations
  • Opening password reset links
  • Viewing code or external applications
  • Preventing stored cookies and login data

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