Opening a Private Browsing Window

Microsoft Windows

This document explains where to find instructions on how to open a private / incognito window in your web browser.

Click on the name of the web browser you are using to display the instructions.

Microsoft Windows

1. Click the Options menu (the three bars stacked vertically).

2. Click New Private Window.

3. This is what a private window in Firefox looks like.

1. Click the Options menu (the three circles stacked vertically).

2. Click New Incognito Window.

3. This is what an Incognito / Private window in Chrome looks like.

1. Click the Settings menu (the gear icon).

2. Hover over the Safety submenu, and click InPrivate Browsing.

3. This is what an InPrivate / Private window in Internet Explorer looks like.

1. Click the Options menu (three circles aligned horizontally).

2. Click New InPrivate window.

3. This is what an InPrivate / Private window in Edge looks like.

Apple macOS

1. In the Menu bar, select File, and then select New Private Window.

2. This is what a Private Window in Firefox looks like.

1. In the Menu bar, select File, and then select New Incognito Window.

2. This is what an Incognito / Private window in Chrome looks like.

1. In the Menu bar, select File, then select New Private Window.

2. This is what a Private window in Safari looks like.

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