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You are reading this article because you want to learn how to use Incognito Mode (also known as Private Browsing) to test websites, bypass cached content, or troubleshoot browser-related issues.

How to Use Incognito / Private Browsing Mode

Incognito Mode allows you to browse the internet using a temporary browsing session that does not use your normal browser cache, cookies, or login sessions.

Depending on the browser, this feature may also be called:

  • Private Browsing
  • Private Window
  • InPrivate Mode

Why Use Incognito Mode?

  • Test website updates without cached files
  • Troubleshoot browser issues
  • Log into multiple accounts simultaneously
  • Bypass old cookies or saved sessions
  • Check if a problem is browser-cache related

What Incognito Mode Does

What It Helps Prevent

  • Browsing history being saved
  • Old cookies interfering with websites
  • Cached webpage files being reused
  • Existing login sessions affecting tests

What It Does NOT Prevent

  • Downloads still save normally
  • Bookmarks still save normally
  • Your ISP can still see internet activity
  • Websites can still identify your IP address

Below are the instructions for opening an Incognito / Private Browsing window in the most popular web browsers.

Google Chrome

  1. Open Google Chrome
  2. Click the three dots in the top-right corner
  3. Select: New Incognito Window
  4. A dark-themed browser window will open

Keyboard Shortcut

Windows / Linux
Ctrl + Shift + N
Mac
Command + Shift + N

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Open Firefox
  2. Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner
  3. Select: New Private Window

Keyboard Shortcut

Windows / Linux
Ctrl + Shift + P
Mac
Command + Shift + P

Microsoft Edge

  1. Open Microsoft Edge
  2. Click the three dots in the top-right corner
  3. Select: New InPrivate Window

Keyboard Shortcut

Windows
Ctrl + Shift + N
Mac
Command + Shift + N

Safari (Mac Only)

  1. Open Safari
  2. From the top menu select: File > New Private Window

Keyboard Shortcut

Mac
Command + Shift + N

Tip: If a website works correctly in Incognito Mode but not in your normal browser window, the issue is very likely related to cached files, cookies, browser extensions, or saved sessions.

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