The method of opening a private browser depends on the device and the web browser you use. Luckily, we have compiled easy-to-follow instructions on how to use a private browser in this article.
How to Use a Private Browser?
By using shortcuts, you can enter private mode on your browser in a matter of seconds. However, this feature is not available on iOS or Android devices. But manual methods of accessing private browser mode are available for both mobile phones and computers. These shortcuts and methods are mentioned below for six separate browsers.
On Google Chrome
You can access a private browser in Google Chrome by opening an Incognito tab. A separate private window of Chrome will open when you press Ctrl + Shift + N on Windows and Cmd + Shift + N on Mac devices. Additionally, you can do so manually by following the steps mentioned below:On DesktopOn Mobile
On Brave
There are two private browsing options available on the Brave browser. You can press the shortcut key Ctrl + Shift + N to open a new private window and Alt + Shift + N to open a private window with functions of Tor browsers connected. The option with the Tor connected has better protection in terms of blocking your ISP, and hiding your IP address. You can follow the steps mentioned below to open the private browser manually.On DesktopOn Mobile
On Safari
Similar to Chrome, you can open a private window by pressing Cmd + Shift + N or by following the manual method mentioned below.On MacOn iOSAlternatively, you can follow these steps:
On Edge
Microsoft’s Edge browser has an InPrivate window option that provides you access to a private browser. You can open such InPrivate windows by pressing Ctrl + Shift + N on Windows and Command + Shift + N on Mac devices.On DesktopOn MobileAlternatively, you can follow these steps:
On Opera
Opera has a similar method of opening private mode as any other browser. You can press Ctrl + Shift + N for Windows and Cmd + Shift + N on Mac to access private mode on the Opera browser.On DesktopOn Mobile
On Firefox
Firefox browser has New Private Window option instead of Incognito mode for private browsing. You can open it by pressing the Ctrl + Shift + P on your windows computer or Command + Shift + P for MacOS. Furthermore, you can open a private browser on Firefox by following the steps mentioned below.On DesktopOn MobileYou can check the tab icon to see if you’ve opened the private Firefox browser. A mask icon is attached next to the tab icon in such a situation.
