How to Open a Site Incognito


Sometimes your browser will “cache” (or store) a version of your website and it will continue to show the old version. If this happens, just open the site in an “incognito window”.

Below are the instructions for opening a link in “incognito mode” aka “incog”.

Chrome Instructions

  1. On your computer, open Chrome
  2. At the top right, click More and select “New Incognito Window”
  3. When the new window appears, check the top right corner for the incognito icon
  4. You can also use a keyboard shortcut to open an Incognito window:
    1. Windows, Linux, or Chrome OS: Press Ctrl + Shift + n
    2. Mac: Press ⌘ + Shift + n.

Safari Instructions

  1. When you are online, go to the top menu
  2. Got to File > New Private Window from the menu bar
  3. A new blank Safari window will open
  4. You can also do this by using the shift + command + n keyboard shortcut

Firefox Instructions

  1. When you are online, click on the menu button at the top right
  2. Select New Private Window
  3. A new window will open. You will know you’re in private mode because of the mask located at the top right of the window.
  4. You can also do this by using the ctrl + shift + p keyboard shortcut 

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