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:
- Open the Google Chrome application on your desktop.
- Locate the three vertically arranged dots in the top right corner of the browser.
- Click on these dots to open a dropdown menu.
- In the dropdown menu, select the option that says “New Incognito Window”.
Mobile:
- Open the Google Chrome application on your mobile device.
- Look for the three horizontally arranged dots in the bottom right corner of the page.
- Tap these dots to open a menu screen.
- In the menu screen, select “New Incognito Tab.”
Using a Private Window in Microsoft Edge:
Desktop:
- Open the Microsoft Edge application on your desktop.
- In the top right corner of the browser, find the three horizontally arranged dots.
- Click on these dots to open a dropdown menu.
- In the dropdown menu, select “New InPrivate Window”.
Mobile:
- Open the Microsoft Edge application on your mobile device.
- In the bottom center of the page, tap on the horizontally arranged dots that are encircled in an oval.
- A menu will pop up, click on the “New InPrivate Tab” option.
Using a Private Window in Firefox:
Desktop:
- Open the Firefox application on your desktop.
- In the top right corner of the browser, locate the three horizontal lines.
- Click on these lines to open a dropdown menu.
- In the dropdown menu, select “New Private Window”.
Mobile:
- Open the Firefox application on your mobile device.
- In the bottom right, tap on the number encased in a box (this indicates the number of tabs you currently have open).
- At the top of the page, select the mask icon in the middle.
- Lastly, tap on the “+” icon in the bottom right corner of the page.
Using a Private Window in Safari:
Desktop:
- Open the Safari application on your desktop.
- On the top left side of your Menu Bar, click “File”.
- A menu will drop down, click “New Private Window” from this menu.
Mobile:
- Open the Safari application on your mobile device.
- Tap on the tabs icon (it looks like two overlapped squares) in the lower-left corner of the page.
- All your opened tabs will appear, click the “Tab Groups” menu at the bottom of the tab bar.
- A menu will pop up, click “Private” from this menu.