Open a private or incognito window in your web browser

Definitions

A private or incognito window, also called ‘incognito’ or ‘private’ mode, lets you see recent website edits and changes faster by not using cached data or cookies from previous sessions.

Before you start

✅ All modern web browsers support private or incognito mode.

ℹ️ Load your website in private mode to see recent changes to your website, or bypass cache.

Step by step

Computer

Google Chrome

1. Click the three dots in the upper-right corner

2. Select New incognito window from the drop-down menu

Safari (Mac)

1. Click File from the top menu

2. Choose New Private Window from the dropdown

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner

2. Select New Private Window from the dropdown

Microsoft Edge

1. Click File from the top menu

2. Select New InPrivate window from the dropdown

Mobile devices

Google Chrome (Android/iOS)

1. Tap the three dots in the lower-right corner (iOS) or upper-right corner (Android)

2. Select New Incognito Tab from the menu

Safari (iOS)

1. Tap the tabs icon in the lower-right corner

2. Tap Private in the lower-left corner

3. Tap “+” to open a new private tab

Mozilla Firefox (Android/iOS)

1. Tap the tab at the bottom

2. Select the Private Browsing tab

3. Click the + button

Microsoft Edge (Android/iOS)

1. Tap the three dots at the bottom of the screen

2. Select New InPrivate tab from the menu