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11.6. Opening an Incognito/InPrivate window in all browsers

Google Chrome:

Open Incognito mode

Important: When you use an Incognito window, you can browse more privately. You can switch between Incognito tabs and regular Chrome tabs.

1. On your computer, open Chrome.

2. At the top right, select More   New Incognito window.
   • A new window opens.
   • On the right of the address bar, you’ll find the Incognito icon .

To open an Incognito window, you can use a keyboard shortcut:

• Windows, Linux, or Chrome OS: Press Ctrl + Shift + n.
• Mac: Press ⌘ + Shift + n.

Microsoft Edge:

You can open an InPrivate window in different ways: 

• Select and hold (right-click) the Microsoft Edge logo in the taskbar and select New InPrivate window.

• In Microsoft Edge, select and hold (right-click) a link and select Open link in InPrivate window.

• In Microsoft Edge, select Settings and more  > New InPrivate window.

Firefox:

Open a new Private Window from the Firefox menu

• Click the menu button  and then click New private window.

  

The Private Browsing home page will open in a new window.

Safari

1. Open the Safari app.
2. In the top menu bar, click on File.
3. From the dropdown menu, select New Private Window.