Firefox (Ctrl + Shift + P)
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Click the menu button next to your search bar, then select New Private Window.
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You can also use the keyboard shortcut to open up Firefox Private Browsing. Press the keys Ctrl + Shift + P at the same time to open a new private window in Firefox.
How to tell if Firefox is in private mode
To know that you’ve successfully opened a Private Browsing window, look for the following two signs:
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You’ll see a purple and white mask icon along the top border of the window.
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The background of the new homepage will be purple, and you’ll see a notification telling you that you’re in a Private Window.
