How to Open an Incognito Browser

Using an incognito browser, also known as private browsing mode, allows you to browse the web without saving your browsing history, cookies, or site data. Here’s how to open an incognito window in the most popular browsers:

Google Chrome

1. Open Chrome: Launch the Google Chrome browser.
2. Open Incognito Window:
   • Menu Method: Click on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the browser window. Select "New incognito window" from the dropdown menu.
   • Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl + Shift + N on Windows/Linux or Command + Shift + N on Mac.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Firefox: Launch the Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. Open Private Window:
   • Menu Method: Click on the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the browser window. Select "New Private Window" from the dropdown menu.
   • Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl + Shift + P on Windows/Linux or Command + Shift + P on Mac.

Microsoft Edge

1. Open Edge: Launch the Microsoft Edge browser.
2. Open InPrivate Window:
   • Menu Method: Click on the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner of the browser window. Select "New InPrivate window" from the dropdown menu.
   • Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl + Shift + N on Windows/Linux or Command + Shift + N on Mac.

Safari (Mac)

1. Open Safari: Launch the Safari browser.
2. Open Private Window:
   • Menu Method: Click on "File" in the top menu bar and select "New Private Window".
   • Keyboard Shortcut: Press Command + Shift + N.

Opera

1. Open Opera: Launch the Opera browser.
2. Open Private Window:
   • Menu Method: Click on the Opera logo in the top-left corner of the browser window. Select "New private window" from the dropdown menu.
   • Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl + Shift + N on Windows/Linux or Command + Shift + N on Mac.