Browse in Incognito or Private Mode

Summary

How to open a private/incognito browsing window in common browsers.

Body

Sometimes IT support may ask you to try reproducing an issue in a private or incognito browsing window. Private browsing can help rule out cached data, stored cookies, or extensions that might be causing the problem.

Instructions

The following links go to the official support pages for each browser.

Google Chrome

Please visit the following website: Browse in private (Incognito) mode in Chrome (External Link)

Microsoft Edge

Please visit the following website: Browse InPrivate in Microsoft Edge (External Link)

Mozilla Firefox

Please visit the following website: Private Browsing in Firefox (External Link)

Safari (Mac & iOS)

Please visit the following website: Private Browsing in Safari (External Link)

Opera

Please visit the following website: Private browsing in Opera (External Link)

Environment

  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Safari (Mac & iOS)
  • Opera

Details

Details

Article ID: 173786
Created
Mon 8/25/25 4:01 PM
Modified
Mon 8/25/25 4:01 PM
Applies To
Students
Faculty
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Community