Introduction
This article provides instructions on private browsing in the following browsers:
Info: Private browsing is known by various names depending on the browser you use. Typically, you can activate it by clicking the menu icon in the upper-right corner.
In regular browsing mode, cookies and cached data are stored, saving your browsing history even after you close the session. Incognito browsing mode helps protect privacy by ensuring that cookies and site data are deleted once you close the session. It also does not save browsing history or search activity.
Step-by-step guides
Incognito mode in Google Chrome
To start private browsing in your Chrome browser, do the following:
Open a new incognito window
- In the upper-right corner, click More > New Incognito window.
Tip: You can use a keyboard shortcut:
- Windows or Linux: Ctrl+Shift+N
- Mac: ⌘+Shift+N
Open a link in an incognito window
- Right-click the link and select Open link in incognito window.
Tip: For more details, refer to Browse in Incognito mode - Computer - Google Chrome Help.
Incognito mode in Microsoft Edge
To start private browsing in your Edge browser, do the following:
Open a new incognito window
- In the upper-right corner, click Settings and more > New InPrivate window.
Tip: You can use a keyboard shortcut:
- Windows or Linux: Ctrl+Shift+N
- Mac: ⌘+Shift+N
Open a link in an incognito window
- Right-click the link and select Open link in InPrivate window.
Tip: For more details, refer to Browse InPrivate in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support.
Incognito mode in Mozilla Firefox
To start private browsing in your Firefox browser, do the following:
Open a new incognito window
- In the upper-right corner, click Menu > New private window.
Tip: You can use a keyboard shortcut:
- Windows or Linux: Ctrl+Shift+P
- Mac: ⌘+Shift+P
Open a link in an incognito window
- Right-click the link and select Open Link in New Private Window.
Tip: For more details, refer to Private Browsing - Use Firefox without saving history | Firefox Help.