Opening a Private Browsing Window
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
Mozilla Firefox
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Click the Options menu (the three bars stacked vertically).
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Click New Private Window.
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This is what a private window in Firefox looks like.
Google Chrome
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Click the Options menu (the three circles stacked vertically).
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Click New Incognito Window.
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This is what an Incognito / Private window in Chrome looks like.
Windows Internet Explorer 11
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Click the Settings menu (the gear icon).
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Hover over the Safety submenu, and click InPrivate Browsing.
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This is what an InPrivate / Private window in Internet Explorer looks like.
Microsoft Edge
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Click the Options menu (three circles aligned horizontally).
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Click New InPrivate window.
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This is what an InPrivate / Private window in Edge looks like.
Apple macOS
Mozilla Firefox
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In the Menu bar, select File, and then select New Private Window.
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This is what a Private Window in Firefox looks like.
Google Chrome
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In the Menu bar, select File, and then select New Incognito Window.
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This is what an Incognito / Private window in Chrome looks like.
Apple Safari
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In the Menu bar, select File, then select New Private Window.
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This is what a Private window in Safari looks like.
