Private browsing windows or "incognito mode" is a privacy feature are privacy features that most browsers provide to allow users to use the web without the browser storing browsing history and web cache. These windows can also be used to help determine if a browser issue is cache-related. See the various ways to open a new private browsing window depending on the browser.
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Using private browsing to access sensitive information does not necessarily mean your connection is secure. Private browsing prevents the browser from saving information, however, your service provider or network administrators can still detect what you're doing. |
Opening a Private Window in Chrome
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Private browsing does not mask your internet activity from your internet service provider or network administrators. Private browsing windows are ideal for accessing web services on public computers. |
Google Chrome instructions
Launch Chrome.
Click on the menu button (three vertical dots) in the top-right corner of the window.
Select New Incognito Window.
A new gray window will open that says "You've gone incognito." Another way to open an incognito window in Chrome is to use the key combination Ctrl + Shift + N.
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Mozilla Firefox instructions
Launch Firefox.
At the top right hand corner of the browser, click the menu
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button, and then select New Private Window.
The private window will open and you will see a purple
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mask at the top right corner.
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Safari instructions
Launch Safari.
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File.
Click New Private Window
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Opening a Private Window in Internet Explorer
- Launch Internet Explorer.
- Select the gear icon on the top right of the page.
- Click On Safety
- Select InPrivate Browser. Another way to open a private window on IE is to use the key combination Ctrl+Shift+P
Opening a Private Window in Microsoft Edge
- Launch Edge
- Click on the 3-dotted "More" link
- Select New InPrivate Window
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Microsoft Edge instructions
Launch Edge.
Click on the menu button (three horizontal dots) in the top-right corner of the window.
Select New InPrivate Window.
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