Finding your browser's private browsing mode

This page is for folks who don't want to clear their browser's cache, but still want to experience a "clean" browser. This can also be helpful if you're having login issues with Balsamiq Cloud.

Apple Safari

To open a Private Browser window in Safari, go up to the File Menu and select New Private Window. You can also use the Keyboard shortcut Shift + + N.


Google Chrome

To open an Incognito Window in Chrome, open the Chrome Menu in the upper-right-hand corner of the browser window and select New Incognito Window. You can also use the shortcut Shift + + N (on macOS), or Shift + CTRL + N (on Windows/Linux).


Mozilla Firefox

To open a Private Browser Window in Firefox, click on the Firefox Menu in the upper-right-hand corner of the browser and select New Private Window. You can also use the shortcut Shift + + P (on macOS) or Shift + CTRL + P (on Windows/Linux).


Microsoft Edge

To open an InPrivate Window in Microsoft Edge, open the Edge Menu in the upper-right-hand corner of the browser window and select New InPrivate window. You can also use the shortcut Shift + CTRL + N.

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