Most of the people prefer to a web browser in private/incognito mode for better privacy settings as it helps in browsing privately without recording history, cookies, session, and other data. To launch any web browser in Incognito mode makes sure that every time you open your browser, it opens in incognito mode only. It is very helpful for the people who like to surf the internet privately and are tired of setting up Incognito mode every time. Launching incognito mode in different browsers requires different steps. Let us have a look to launch incognito mode in top browsers:
1. Google Chrome
Google Chrome is the most widely used web browser ever. It runs on every kind of device and has generated trust among its users with its services over the years. It is not a perfect browser but it is the top browser today. The main reason is wide usage and reliable, fast, and user-friendly surfing. To launch incognito mode on Google Chrome, follow these steps:
On Windows
- Select the Google Chrome icon on the desktop.
- Right-click on it and select Properties.
- Select the Shortcut tab and tap on the input field for Target.
- Append it with space and –incognito
- Click on Apply.
- Click OK to grant access to the app administrator to make changes.
On Linux
- Select the Google Chrome icon on the desktop.
- Right-click on it and select properties.
- Select the basic tab and select the input field for command.
- Append it with space and –incognito.
- Click on the close button to close the window.
On Mac
- Press command + space to open spotlight search.
- Search for script editor in it and open it.
- Tap on New document on the bottom left.
- In the document, copy the following link:
- do shell script “open -a /Applications/Google\\Chrome.app –args –incognito”.
- Save the document, the way you save other ordinary documents.
- Provide a name to this document while saving it and select File Format as Application.
- Click ok.
- Now, click on the finder and select the iCloud drive.
- Click on script editor and copy the script you just created here.
- Place it on your desktop and double-tap it to execute.
2. Brave
Brave is an open-source and free internet browser that is gradually gaining popularity. The main reason for its wide usage is the top-level privacy and safety features it offers. It offers less cluttered experience than google Chrome. Also, its privacy features are better than Google Chrome. To launch incognito mode in brave, follow these steps:
On Windows
- Select the Google Chrome icon on the desktop.
- Right-click on it and select properties.
- Select the shortcut tab and tap on the input field for the target.
- Append it with space and –incognito
- Click on apply.
- Click ok to grant access to the app administrator to make changes.
On Linux
- Select the Brave icon form the desktop.
- Right-click on the icon and select properties.
- Select the basic tab from the top in properties.
- Click on the input field of the command-tab.
- Append it with space –incognito.
- Click on the close tab.
On Mac
- Press command + space to open spotlight search.
- Search for script editor in it and open it.
- Tap on the new documents on the bottom left.
- In the document, copy the following link:
- do shell script “open -a /Applications/Brave\\ Browser.app –args –incognito”.
- Save the document, the way you save other ordinary documents.
- Provide a name to this document while saving it and select file format as application.
- Click ok.
- Now, click on the finder and select the iCloud drive.
- Click on script editor and copy the script you just created here.
- Place it on your desktop and double-tap it to execute.
3. Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer is the oldest browser that has been present as the default browser of most of the versions of Windows. It was quite popular earlier as there were very fewer options available to the users. But now several new web browsers are available, these web browsers are faster and better than Internet Explorer due to which it is used less. It works on Windows only. To launch incognito mode on Internet Explorer:
On Windows
- Click on the Internet explorer shortcut on the desktop.
- Right, click on the icon and select properties.
- Tap on the shortcut tab in the properties section.
- Click on the input field next to the target tab.
- Append it with space -private.
- Click on apply.
- Click on ok to grant access to the app administrator to make changes in the system.
4. Safari
Safari is the web browser associated with Apple. It is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It is a light browser which is the first choice of most of the Apple users. Though it offers fewer features as compared to other browsers, its speed and efficient performance is what makes it efficient. To launch incognito mode in Safari, follow these steps:
- Open Safari and click on command preferences.
- Click on the General tab and select Safari opens with from the dropdown menu.
- Sect a new private window
- Close the window
5. Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge is the default browser for Windows devices. Earlier, Internet Explorer used to be the default browser introduced by Microsoft. But due to the launch of new browsers, Internet Explorer in some way or other way lost its significance. At this time, Microsoft also launched its new web browser named Microsoft Edge which is designed by keeping the latest technologies in mind. It works on both Mac on Windows. The company is also planning to launch its version for Linux very soon. To launch incognito mode in Microsoft Edge, follow these steps:
On Windows
- Select the Google Chrome icon on the desktop.
- Right-click on it and select properties.
- Select the shortcut tab and tap on the input field for the target.
- Append it with space and -private
- Click on apply.
- Click ok to grant access to the app administrator to make changes.
On Mac
- Press command + space to open spotlight search.
- Search for script editor in it and open it.
- Tap on the new documents on the bottom left.
- In the document, copy the following link:
- do shell script “open -a /Applications/Microsoft\\ Edge.app –args –in private”.
- Save the document, the way you save other ordinary documents.
- Provide a name to this document while saving it and select file format as application.
- Click ok.
- Now, click on the finder and select the iCloud drive.
- Click on script editor and copy the script you just created here.
- Place it on your desktop and double-tap it to execute.
These are a few steps to follow if you want to launch incognito mode in top browsers. Launching incognito mode will allow you to continue using every time you open your browsers. You will not have to set it again and again.
