Private browsing allows you to view websites as a first-time visitor, without stored cookies or login information. Here's how to use incognito mode in popular browsers:

Chrome

Desktop:

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

Mobile:

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

Safari

Desktop:

• Click File menu
• Select "New Private Window"

Mobile:

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

Firefox

Desktop:

• Click Firefox menu icon
• Select "New Private Window"

iOS:

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

Android:

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

Microsoft Edge

• Click More (...) button
• Select "New InPrivate Window"

Common Uses:

• Testing websites from a visitor's perspective
• Accessing sites without stored login credentials
• Opening password reset links
• Viewing external applications without login conflicts

To exit private browsing in any browser, simply close the private/incognito window.

Note: While private browsing hides your activity from your browser history, it doesn't make you completely anonymous online. Your internet service provider can still see your activity.

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