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How to Open an Incognito/Private Browser Window

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Overview

Performing tracking tests in an Incognito/Private browser window helps avoid issues with website caching. After installing AvantLink tracking, your browser might load a cached version of your site. Incognito/Private windows also disable browser extensions that could block AvantLink's tracking.

 

For Mac Users

Google Chrome

  1. Open Chrome.

  2. In the top right, click the three vertical dots (menu icon).

  3. Select New Incognito Window.

    You can also use the shortcut Shift + Command (⌘) + N.

A new window will open, and you’ll see a dark background with the Incognito icon in the top corner.

 

Firefox

  1. Open Firefox.

  2. Click the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the upper-right corner.

  3. Select New Private Window.

    You can also use the shortcut Shift + Command (⌘) + P.

A new window will open with a purple mask icon, indicating private browsing mode.

 

Safari

  1. Open Safari.

  2. In the menu bar at the top of the screen, click File.

  3. Select New Private Window.

    You can also use the shortcut Shift + Command (⌘) + N.

The window will have a dark address bar, signaling you are browsing privately.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Open Microsoft Edge.

  2. Click the three horizontal dots (menu icon) in the upper-right corner.

  3. Select New InPrivate Window.

    You can also use the shortcut Shift + Command (⌘) + N.

Your new window will display a dark theme, indicating you’re browsing in InPrivate mode.

 

For Windows Users

Google Chrome

  1. Open Chrome.

  2. Click the three vertical dots (menu icon) in the upper-right corner.

  3. Select New Incognito Window.

    You can also use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + N.

A new incognito window will appear with a dark theme and a spy icon in the top corner.

 

Firefox

  1. Open Firefox.

  2. Click the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the upper-right corner.

  3. Select New Private Window.

    You can also use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + P.

A new window will open with a purple mask icon, signaling private browsing mode.

 

Microsoft Edge

  1. Open Microsoft Edge.

  2. Click the three horizontal dots (menu icon) in the upper-right corner.

  3. Select New InPrivate Window.

    You can also use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + N.

You’ll notice a dark theme in your new InPrivate window, confirming private browsing.

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