Private browsing allows you to view websites as a new visitor without being affected by existing login sessions or cached data. Here's how to use private browsing in different browsers:

Chrome

Desktop:

• Click menu icon (top-right corner)
• Select "New Incognito Window"
• Or use keyboard shortcuts:
  • Windows/Linux/Chrome OS: Ctrl + Shift + N
  • Mac: ⌘ + Shift + N

Mobile:

• Tap menu icon (top-right)
• Tap "New Incognito Tab"

Safari

Desktop:

• Click File menu
• Select "New Private Window"
• Look for darkened address bar with white text

Mobile:

• Tap page icon (bottom-right)
• Tap "Private"

Firefox

Desktop:

• Click Firefox menu icon
• Select "New Private Window"
• Look for purple mask icon

iOS:

• Tap tab icon (bottom)
• Tap mask button
• Tap new tab button

Android:

• Tap Firefox menu button
• Tap "New Private Tab"

Microsoft Edge:

• Click More (...) icon
• Select "New InPrivate window"
• Look for blue InPrivate icon

When to use private browsing:

• Accepting site invitations
• Resetting passwords
• Viewing third-party applications
• Testing how visitors see your site

To exit private browsing in any browser, simply close the private window or tab.

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