Private Browsing Guide: How to Use Incognito Mode in Your Browser

Private Browsing Guide: How to Use Incognito Mode in Your Browser

By Michael Turner

March 9, 2025 at 08:41 PM

Private browsing allows you to view your website as visitors see it without logging out. Here's how to enable private browsing in different browsers:

Chrome

  • Computer: Click menu icon (top right) → "New incognito window" or use Ctrl + Shift + N (Windows/Linux) or ⌘ + Shift + N (Mac)
  • Mobile: Tap menu icon → "New incognito tab"

Safari

  • Computer: File menu → "New private window"
  • Mobile: Tap tabs icon → "Private"

Firefox

  • Computer: Click menu icon → "New private window"
  • iOS: Tap tabs icon → mask button → "New Tab"
  • Android: Tap menu button → "New private tab"

Microsoft Edge

  • Click More (…) → "New InPrivate window"

When to use private browsing:

  • Accepting editor invitations
  • Opening password reset links
  • Viewing code/third-party applications
  • Testing website appearance for visitors

To exit private browsing:

  • Simply close the private/incognito window or tab

Private browsing helps you:

  • View your site from visitors' perspective
  • Avoid login conflicts
  • Test functionality without cached data
  • Access restricted content properly

For detailed browser-specific instructions, consult your browser's official documentation:

  • Chrome: Google support
  • Safari: Apple support
  • Firefox: Mozilla support
  • Edge: Microsoft support

Remember to close private windows when finished to return to normal browsing mode.

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