Introduction
This article provides instructions on using the Incognito or Private Browsing feature in a web browser. Opening a private or Incognito window allows users to browse the web without the browser saving history, cookies, or site data locally. This method is often useful for troubleshooting login issues or accessing multiple accounts simultaneously.
Details
Google Chrome
To open an Incognito window in Google Chrome, follow these steps:
Windows and MacOS
- In the upper-right corner of the Chrome window, click the three vertical dots ⋮.
- Select New Incognito Window.
- Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+N (Windows) or Command+Shift+N (MacOS).
iOS and Android
- Tap the three dots (vertical ⋮ on Android or horizontal ⋯ on iOS).
- Tap New Incognito Tab.
Mozilla Firefox
To open a Private Window in Mozilla Firefox, follow these steps:
Windows and MacOS
- In the upper-right corner of the Firefox window, click the menu button ≡.
- Select New Private Window.
- Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows) or Command+Shift+P (MacOS).
Microsoft Edge
To open an InPrivate window in Microsoft Edge, follow these steps:
Windows
- In the upper-right corner of the Edge window, click the three horizontal dots ⋯.
- Select New InPrivate window.
- Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+N.
Apple Safari
To open a Private Browsing window in Safari, follow these steps:
MacOS
- In the top Menu Bar, click File.
- Select New Private Window.
- Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Command+Shift+N.
iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Tap the Tabs icon (two overlapping squares) in the bottom-right corner of Safari.
- Tap the Tab Groups button (labeled as "[Number] Tabs" or "Start Page") at the bottom center of the screen.
- Select Private from the list.
- Tap Done.