Browse in Incognito mode

You can browse the web more privately in Incognito mode.

Open Incognito mode

Important: When you use an Incognito tab, you can browse more privately. You can switch between Incognito tabs and regular Chrome tabs.

1. On your Android device, open Chrome .
2. At the top right, tap More New Incognito tab.
   • A new window opens.
   • On the left of the address bar, you’ll find the Incognito icon .

The error message "Taking screenshots isn't allowed by the app or your organization" appears because you can't take screenshots in Incognito mode. To take a screenshot, open the webpage in another tab.

Third-party cookies are blocked in Incognito by default. You can change this at any time from the toggle on the Incognito new tab page or Chrome settings. Learn more about cookies.

Lock Incognito tabs when you exit Chrome

Anyone who uses your device can access Incognito tabs left open. To keep your Incognito tabs open but hidden from other device users, you can lock your Incognito tabs.

Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 11 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.

1. On your Android device, open Chrome .
2. Tap More Settings Privacy and security.
3. Turn on Lock Incognito tabs when you leave Chrome.

Close Incognito mode

If you open another tab in Incognito mode, your private browsing session continues in the new tab. To exit Incognito mode, close all Incognito tabs.

1. On your Android device, open Chrome .
2. At the top right, tap Switch tabs .
3. At the top, tap Incognito tabs .
4. At the top right of an Incognito tab, tap Close .
   • Or, to close all Incognito tabs, tap More Close all Incognito tabs.

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