Opening a private or incognito browser window

Find out how to launch a private browser window or tab in your browser

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Written by Khris Malatumbaga
Updated over a week ago

At times, the support team may instruct you to open a private or incognito browser window to help troubleshoot your queries.

This guide highlights how to browse privately on your computer and can be used for all websites, not just Plexus.

Click through to anchor directly to instructions for all popular browsers


Internet Explorer and Edge (on PC)


Microsoft Edge and its predecessor Internet Explorer both provide InPrivate browsing. To start a new InPrivate browser window from either of these browsers, open Internet Explorer or Edge.

Click or tap the Settings and more button in the top-right corner. It looks like three dots. Then choose New InPrivate window.

Alternatively, hold CTRL+SHIFT+P on your keyboard.

An incognito or private window will usually open with a dark background.


Google Chrome (on Mac or PC)


To launch an Incognito window, click or tap the Customize and control Google Chrome button in the top right corner of the browser window. It looks like three dots. Then, choose New incognito window.

Alternatively, hold CTRL+SHIFT+N on your keyboard.

An incognito or private window will usually open with a dark background.


Mozilla Firefox (on Mac or PC)


To enable private browsing in Mozilla Firefox, click or tap the Open menu button in the top right side of the browser window. It has the shape of three parallel lines. Then, choose New private window.

Alternatively, hold CTRL+SHIFT+P on your keyboard for a PC, or Command+Shift+P on a Mac.

An incognito or private window will usually open with a dark background.


Safari (on Mac or PC)


Head to the top menu. In your browser window. Go to File > New Private Window from the menu bar.

Alternatively, hold Shift+Command+N on your Mac keyboard, or Control+Shift+N on your PC.

An incognito or private window will usually open with a dark background.

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