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Private Browsing - Use Firefox without saving history

Private Browsing - Use Firefox without saving history

Private Browsing does not save your browsing information, such as history and cookies, and leaves no trace after you end the session. By default, when you browse in private windows, you're shielded from third-party cookies and content trackers. Our anti-tracking policy reflects our commitment to protecting your privacy and keeping you secure. Firefox also has Enhanced Tracking Protection, which prevents hidden trackers from collecting your data across multiple sites and slowing down your browsing.

Important:

Private Browsing does not make you anonymous on the Internet. Your Internet service provider, employer, or the sites themselves can still gather information about pages you visit. Private Browsing also doesn't protect you from

keyloggers

or

spyware

that may be installed on your computer. To learn more, see

Common Myths about Private Browsing

.

How do I open a new Private Window?

There are two ways to open a new Private Window:

Open a new Private Window from the Firefox menu

The Private Browsing home page will open in a new window.

Open a link in a new Private Window

Tip: Private Browsing windows have a purple mask at the top.

What does Private Browsing not save?

Note:

Can I set Firefox to always use Private Browsing?

Firefox is set to remember history by default, but you can change this setting in your Firefox Privacy Settings :

  1. In the Menu bar at the top of the screen, click and then select or , depending on your macOS version.Click the menu button and select .
  2. Select the panel and go to the History section.
  3. Choose Use custom settings for history from the drop-down menu and check the Always use private browsing mode setting.
  4. Restart Firefox.

Important: When Firefox is set to Always use private browsing mode or to Never remember history, you won't see a purple mask at the top of each window, even though you are in Private Browsing mode. To restore normal browsing, go to your Settings and uncheck Always use private browsing mode from your Use custom settings for history settings (or select Remember history from the drop-down menu) and restart Firefox.

You can also pin Firefox in Private Browsing mode to the Windows taskbar for easy access:

  1. Click the menu button and select . A new Firefox icon with a small purple mask will show in the Windows taskbar, this is the Private Browsing mode icon.
  2. Right-click the Firefox in Private Browsing mode icon in the taskbar.
  3. Click Pin to taskbar.
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