Opening a private browsing tab

Sometimes login and other website issues can be resolved by using private browsing mode. Here is how to use this in several popular browsers:

Android phone/Chrome - Incognito Mode

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

1. On your Android device, open Chrome .
2. At the top right, tap More (3 vertical dots)
3. > New Incognito tab.
   • A new window opens.

   • On the left of the address bar, you’ll find the Incognito icon

     

     The error message "Taking screenshots isn't allowed by the app or your organization" appears because you can't take screenshots in Incognito mode. To take a screenshot, open the webpage in another tab.

Chrome on a computer — Incognito Mode

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, select More (three vertical dots)
3. select 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.

Third-party cookies are blocked in Incognito by default. You can change this at any time from the toggle on the Incognito new tab page or Chrome settings. Learn more about cookies.

Edge— InPrivate

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.

Other people using this device won’t see your browsing activity, but your school, workplace, and internet service provider might still be able to access this data.