Sign in on a device that's not yours

If you sign in temporarily on a computer, phone, or tablet that doesn't belong to you, use a private browsing window.

For example:

• A public computer that's available to lots of people, like at a library or internet cafe
• A device that you've borrowed from a friend or family member

If you share a device or browser with people you trust, you can set it up for multiple people. Learn how to share Chrome with others.

Browse in private

If you sign in on a device that's used by other people, follow the steps below so others won't be able to:

• Use your Google Account
• Find out what searches you did or sites you visited
• Check that your account was signed in

1. On an Android phone or tablet, open a browser app, like Chrome.
2. Open a private window. To learn how, select an app:
   • Chrome
   • Firefox
3. Go to a Google service, like www.google.com, and sign in to your account.
4. When you're done using the web, close all private windows or sign out. To sign out:
   1. Go to a Google service, like www.google.com.
   2. On the top right, tap your profile image, initial, or email address.
   3. Tap Sign out.

When you sign in on a private window in Chrome:

• Searches you do, sites you visit, and other activity aren't saved to the browser's history.
• Your activity controls apply, so the same activity as usual is saved to your Google Account.
• Cookies are deleted after you close all private windows.

Note: Browsing in private might work differently on other browsers. Read the details when you follow the instructions to browse in private.

If you can't browse in private

1. Open a browser, like Chrome.
2. Follow these steps before you sign in and after you sign out:
   • Clear the browser's cache and cookies: Learn how to clear cache and cookies.
   • Delete browsing history: Learn how to delete browsing history in Chrome.