Here's how to use private browsing in different browsers:

Chrome

• Computer: Click Chrome menu icon > New Incognito Window
• Shortcuts: Windows/Linux/Chrome OS: Ctrl + Shift + N | Mac: ⌘ + Shift + N
• Mobile: Tap menu icon > New Incognito Tab

Safari

• Computer: Click File menu > New Private Window
• Mobile: Tap Tabs icon > Private

Firefox

• Computer: Click Firefox menu icon > New Private Window
• iOS: Tap Tabs icon > mask button > New Tab
• Android: Tap Firefox menu button > New Private Tab

Microsoft Edge

• Click More icon (...) > New InPrivate Window

Private browsing helps you:

• View sites as visitors see them
• Accept invitations to other accounts
• Open password reset links
• View third-party code that's hidden when logged in

To end private browsing, simply close the private window or tab.

Tips:

• Private windows typically show distinct icons or colors
• Chrome shows a gray silhouette
• Safari displays a dark address bar
• Firefox shows a purple mask icon
• Edge displays a blue InPrivate icon

Private browsing ensures you see content exactly as new visitors would, making it ideal for testing and troubleshooting website changes.

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