How to open your browser in Incognito/Private mode

Learn how to open your browser in Incognito or Private mode to troubleshoot login issues, avoid cache and cookie conflicts, and test websites without saved data. This article explains what private browsing is, and when to use it. Managed by Weltrade Ltd.

March 11, 2026

Using Incognito/Private mode is a quick way to troubleshoot login or display issues without clearing your browser cache and cookies. It helps ensure your session loads without saved data interfering.

The universal shortcut for most browsers:

Windows/Linux/ChromeOS: Ctrl + Shift + N
Mac: ⌘ + Shift + N (Safari uses a different shortcut below)

Make sure your browser is updated to the latest version for best results.

Google Chrome (Windows)

1. Open Chrome

2. Click the three dots menu in the top-right

3. Select New Incognito window

Shortcut: Ctrl + Shift + N

Firefox (desktop)

1. Open Firefox

2. Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right

3. Select New Private Window

Shortcut: Ctrl + Shift + P

Microsoft Edge (desktop)

1. Open Edge

2. Click the three dots menu in the top-right

3. Select New InPrivate window

Shortcut: Ctrl + Shift + N

Opera (desktop)

1. Open Opera

2. Click the Opera menu

3. Select New private window

Shortcut: Ctrl + Shift + N

Safari (Mac)

1. Open Safari

2. Click File in the menu bar

3. Select New Private Window

Shortcut: ⌘ + Shift + N

Google Chrome (Mac)

1. Open Chrome

2. Click the three dots menu

3. Select New Incognito Window

Shortcut: ⌘ + Shift + N

Google Chrome (Mobile)

1. Open Chrome on your phone

2. Tap the three dots menu

3. Select New Incognito tab

Safari (iOS)

1. Open Safari

2. Tap the tabs icon

3. Tap Private in the bottom-left

4. Tap Done

Use Private/Incognito mode to check if login or platform issues resolve. If everything works here, clearing cache and cookies may help your normal browser mode function correctly.