How to use a private browser window

Use incognito mode or a private window in your browser to see changes to your website

Using a Private Window in Google Chrome:

Desktop:

1. Open the Google Chrome application on your desktop.
2. Locate the three vertically arranged dots in the top right corner of the browser.
3. Click on these dots to open a dropdown menu.
4. In the dropdown menu, select the option that says “New Incognito Window”.

Mobile:

1. Open the Google Chrome application on your mobile device.
2. Look for the three horizontally arranged dots in the bottom right corner of the page.
3. Tap these dots to open a menu screen.
4. In the menu screen, select “New Incognito Tab.”

Using a Private Window in Microsoft Edge:

Desktop:

1. Open the Microsoft Edge application on your desktop.
2. In the top right corner of the browser, find the three horizontally arranged dots.
3. Click on these dots to open a dropdown menu.
4. In the dropdown menu, select “New InPrivate Window”.

Mobile:

1. Open the Microsoft Edge application on your mobile device.
2. In the bottom center of the page, tap on the horizontally arranged dots that are encircled in an oval.
3. A menu will pop up, click on the “New InPrivate Tab” option.

Using a Private Window in Firefox:

Desktop:

1. Open the Firefox application on your desktop.
2. In the top right corner of the browser, locate the three horizontal lines.
3. Click on these lines to open a dropdown menu.
4. In the dropdown menu, select “New Private Window”.

Mobile:

1. Open the Firefox application on your mobile device.
2. In the bottom right, tap on the number encased in a box (this indicates the number of tabs you currently have open).
3. At the top of the page, select the mask icon in the middle.
4. Lastly, tap on the “+” icon in the bottom right corner of the page.

Using a Private Window in Safari:

Desktop:

1. Open the Safari application on your desktop.
2. On the top left side of your Menu Bar, click “File”.
3. A menu will drop down, click “New Private Window” from this menu.

Mobile:

1. Open the Safari application on your mobile device.
2. Tap on the tabs icon (it looks like two overlapped squares) in the lower-left corner of the page.
3. All your opened tabs will appear, click the “Tab Groups” menu at the bottom of the tab bar.
4. A menu will pop up, click “Private” from this menu.