How to turn off private browsing

To turn off private browsing, please be sure you are using the most up-to-date version of your web browser, and then follow the directions below.

Chrome

Chrome private browsing is called “Incognito.” When Incognito is active, the browser window appears dark gray/black instead of light gray/white.

Desktop

1. Tap Incognito and select Close Incognito.
2. Open a new browser window.

Mobile

1. From the bottom menu bar, tap the square with the number inside .
2. Tap the same icon on the top center of the navigation bar.
3. Press to open a new tab.

Safari

While private browsing is turned on in Safari, the search bar appears dark gray/black instead of light gray/white.

Desktop

1. Close the browser window and open a new one.

Mobile

1. Tap the icon. Next, tap the Private link; a menu will slide up from the bottom of your device.
2. Select the first menu option, which will read either "XX tabs" or "Start Page."
3. Tap ➕ to open a new tab.

Firefox

Firefox signals private browsing with a purple mask icon:

Desktop

1. Tap the menu icon in the upper right-hand corner,
2. Select New Window.

To change your settings so that they don't default to Private Browsing, tap the menu icon and select Settings. Select Privacy & Security, and scroll down to History. Unselect the checkbox next to "Always use private browsing mode." Then, select Remember history from the dropdown next to “Firefox will.” Close the browser window.

Mobile

1. From the bottom menu bar, tap the square with the number ; a menu will slide up from the bottom of your device.
2. From the top menu bar, select the option on the far left—a square with a number.
3. Tap ➕ to open a new tab.

Microsoft Edge/Internet Explorer

Microsoft Edge private browsing is called “InPrivate.” While in InPrivate is active, the browser window appears dark gray/black, instead of light gray.

Desktop

1. Tap InPrivate and select Close InPrivate window.

Mobile

1. From the bottom menu bar, tap the square with the number .
2. From the top menu bar, select Tabs.
3. Tap ➕ to open a new tab.