Learn how to use private browsing to view your site as visitors see it, handle multiple accounts, and troubleshoot issues across different browsers.

Chrome

Computer:

• Click Chrome menu icon (top-right corner)
• Select "New Incognito Window"
• Look for gray figure icon in top-right
• 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

Mobile:

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

Firefox

Computer:

• Click Firefox menu icon
• Select "New Private Window"
• Look for purple mask icon in top-right

iOS:

• Tap Tab icon (bottom)
• Tap mask button, then new tab button

Android:

• Tap Firefox Menu button
• Select "New Private Tab"

Microsoft Edge

• Click More (...) icon
• Select "New InPrivate window"
• Look for blue InPrivate icon in top-left

Common Uses:

• View site as visitors see it
• Accept contributor invitations
• Open password reset links
• Test third-party applications
• Handle multiple accounts

Close private/incognito windows to end private browsing sessions.

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