What is an Incognito (private) window?
An Incognito window is a temporary browser session that will not store cookies, browsing history or search data after the session is ended. It can be useful when you have two logins to the same website - such as a private and a student Outlook email address - as it will not remember the previous login details. However, it does not hide your activity from your Internet Service Provider or WiFi networks you connect to.
How to open an Incognito (private) window on Google Chrome on a Windows Device.
- Select the Customise and control Google Chrome icon in the top right-hand corner of your browser.
- When you click this, the drop-down list pictured below will appear.
- On this list select, New incognito window
- Once selected, your New incognito window will open.
- Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut CONTROL + SHIFT + N to automatically open a new incognito window.
How to open an Incognito (Private) window on Google Chrome on a Mac device.
- Select the Customise and control Google Chrome icon in the top right-hand corner of your browser.
- When you click this, the drop-down list pictured below will appear.
- On this list select, New Incognito Window.
- Once selected, your New Incognito Window will be open.
- Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut COMMAND + SHIFT + N to automatically open a new incognito window.
