How to Use Private Browsing or Incognito Mode

Private browsing lets you surf the web without saving history, cookies, or search data. Here’s how to open private browsing on popular browsers and devices.

Google Chrome

Open Incognito Mode

• On desktop, click the three-dot menu and select New Incognito Window.

• On mobile, tap the three-dot menu and choose New Incognito Tab.

Mozilla Firefox

Open Private Browsing

• On desktop, click the hamburger menu and select New Private Window.

• On mobile, tap the mask icon or menu and select New Private Tab.

Safari

Open Private Browsing

• On Mac, click File > New Private Window.

• On iPhone, open Safari, tap the tabs icon, then tap Private.

Microsoft Edge

Open InPrivate Browsing

• On desktop, click the three-dot menu and select New InPrivate Window.

• On mobile, tap the three-dot menu and select New InPrivate Tab.

Handy Tips for Private Browsing

• Private browsing doesn’t hide your activity from your ISP or employer.

• Downloads and bookmarks are saved even in private mode.