What Is Chrome Incognito Mode and How Does It Work?
Learn how Chrome's Incognito Mode keeps your browsing private locally and what it does—and doesn't—hide from others.
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Chrome's secret mode, known as Incognito Mode, enables users to browse the internet without saving their browsing history, cookies, site data, or information entered in forms. This feature is particularly useful for those looking to keep their browsing activities private from other users on the same device. It’s important to note, however, that Incognito Mode does not hide your activity from your internet service provider, the websites you visit, or employers if you’re using a company device.
FAQs & Answers
- Does Chrome Incognito Mode keep me completely anonymous online? No, Chrome Incognito Mode prevents your browsing data from being saved on your device but does not hide your activity from your internet service provider, websites, or network administrators.
- How do I open Incognito Mode in Chrome? You can open Incognito Mode by clicking the three-dot menu in Chrome and selecting 'New Incognito Window,' or by pressing Ctrl+Shift+N (Windows) or Command+Shift+N (Mac).
- What data does Incognito Mode prevent Chrome from saving? Incognito Mode prevents Chrome from saving your browsing history, cookies, site data, and form inputs after you close the window.