Desktop
Here are the steps to activate incognito mode in Google Chrome on your desktop in a simpler and easier-to-understand format:
- Find and click on the Google Chrome icon on your desktop or in your applications list to open the browser.
- Look at the top-right corner of the Chrome window for three dots arranged vertically. Click on this icon to open the Chrome menu.
- From the menu that appears, select “New incognito window.” This option will open a new window where your browsing activity is private.
- Instead of using the menu, you can press specific keys on your keyboard. For Windows, press Ctrl+Shift+N, and for macOS, press Cmd+Shift+N. This will also open a new incognito window.
- Once you’ve selected “New incognito window” or used the shortcut keys, a new window will open with a darker color scheme. This indicates that you are now browsing privately in incognito mode.
What is Incognito Mode and how do you use it?
Incognito Mode: Incognito mode and private browsing let you surf the web without saving your search history, cookies, or other temporary data on your device. This ensures that others using your device later won’t be able to see your activities. Continue reading to learn how to activate Incognito mode in Chrome and engage private browsing in other browsers such as Firefox and Safari.