Browse Chrome as a guest

When you use a public computer or share a computer with others, websites that you visit in Guest mode won’t appear in the browser history.

In Guest mode, you won't find or be able to change any other Chrome profile's info. When you exit Guest mode, your browsing activity is deleted from the computer.

Use Guest mode for:

• Letting others borrow your computer, or borrowing someone else’s computer.
• Using a public computer, like one at a library or cafe.

If you want to browse privately on your own computer, use Incognito mode. You'll find your info and settings without saving any browsing history.

Tip: Only log into sensitive websites on trusted devices.

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Open Guest mode

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, select Profile .
3. Select Guest.

Tips:

• If there's a supervised user on your computer, Guest mode isn't available when all non-supervised profiles are locked.

• Guest mode isn't available on Chromebooks. Learn how to use Chromebook as a guest.

Exit Guest mode

To close Guest mode:

• On Windows and Linux: At the top right corner, select Close .
• On Mac: At the top left corner, select Close .

Or:

1. At the top right, select Profile .
2. From the menu, select Close guest.

Your browsing history, cookies, and site data will be deleted.

Related resources

• Manage Chrome with multiple profiles
• Browse in Incognito mode
• Use a Chromebook as a guest