Private Browsing Mode
Every browser has a private browsing mode. Depending on the browser, this feature may be called Private, Incognito, InPrivate, or something similar.
- Edge calls it a New InPrivate window.
- Chrome calls it a New incognito window.
- Firefox calls it a New private window.
When you browse using a private window, your browsing history and information entered into forms will be deleted when you close the browser. Private browsing only refers to information stored on your computer. Your ISP, sites you visit, search engines you use, and network administrators (if using a business, library, or other networked computer systems) may still be able to track your activity.
Downloaded files and bookmarks are saved even after exiting private mode.
Why would you want to browse anonymously?
There are legitimate reasons to use a private browser.
- You are gift shopping for a spouse or other person that shares the same computer and might see your search activity or order. Surprise ruined!
- You are using a public computer and don’t want the next computer user to see your online activity.
- You just want privacy. It’s your right.
Find a browser’s private browsing mode:
- Open your browser.
- Click the menu or more button at the upper right. Look for the 3-dot icon
(horizontal or vertical) or the hamburger menu icon 
. - Select the private browsing mode from the menu.
