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When using a shared computer, Private Browsing is great for viewing websites without saving stuff like cookies, temp files and a history of the pages you visit.

As you browse the web, Firefox remembers lots of information for you - like the sites you've visited. There may be times, however, when you don't want people with access to your computer to see this information, such as when shopping for a present. '''Private Browsing allows you to browse the Internet without saving any information about which sites and pages you’ve visited.''' We'll show you how it works. {warning}'''Important:''' Private Browsing doesn't make you anonymous on the Internet. Your Internet service provider, employer, or the sites themselves can still track what pages you visit. Private Browsing also doesn't protect you from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keylogger keyloggers] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyware spyware] that may be installed on your computer.{/warning} __TOC__ {for not fx20} {for win}[[Video:http://youtu.be/diCOdl6wF1w]]{/for} {/for} {for =fx20,=fx21,=fx22,=fx23,=fx24,=fx25,=fx26,=fx27,=fx28} [[Video:http://youtu.be/7EQHYcs8sl0]] {/for} <!-- {for fx29}[[Video:]]{/for} --> {for fx20} = How do I open a new Private Window? = There are two ways to open a new Private Window. ==Open a new, blank Private Window== {/for} {for fx29} *Click the menu button [[Image:New Fx Menu]] and then click {button New Private Window}. *;{for winxp}[[Image:private browsing - fx29 - winxp]]{/for}{for win7,win8}[[Image:private browsing - fx29 - win8]]{/for}{for mac}[[Image:private browsing - fx29 - mac]]{/for}{for linux}[[Image:private browsing - fx29 - linux]]{/for} {/for} {for =fx20,=fx21,=fx22,=fx23,=fx24,=fx25,=fx26,=fx27,=fx28} *{for winxp}At the top of the Firefox window, click the {menu File} menu and select {menu New Private Window}.<br>[[Image:fx20 new private window - file menu]]{/for}{for win7,win8}At the top of the Firefox window, click the {button Firefox} button and select {menu New Private Window}.<br>[[Image:New Private Window Fx20 Win7]]{/for}{for mac}On the menu bar, click the {menu File} menu and select {menu New Private Window}.<br><br>[[Image:New Private Window Fx20 Mac]]{/for}{for linux}At the top of the Firefox window, click the {menu File} menu and select {menu New Private Window}.<br>[[Image:New Private Window Fx20 Lin]]{/for} {/for} {for fx20} ==Open a link in a new Private Window== *[[T:contextmenu]] on any link and choose {menu Open Link in New Private Window} from the context menu. *;{for winxp}[[Image:Link in Private Window Fx20 WinXP]]{/for}{for win7,win8}[[Image:Link in Private Window Fx20 Win7]]{/for}{for mac}[[Image:Link in Private Window Fx20 Mac]]{/for}{for linux}[[Image:Link in Private Window Fx20 Lin]]{/for} {/for} {for =fx20,=fx21,=fx22,=fx23,=fx24,=fx25,=fx26,=fx27,=fx28} {warning}'''Important:''' {for winxp}When in Private Browsing mode, the window title will say '''(Private Browsing)''' and there will be a purple Private Browsing mask below the Close button. If the Firefox button is enabled, it will display purple when in private browsing You may also have other windows open that are not Private Browsing windows.{/for}{for win7,win8}When in Private Browsing mode, the {button Firefox} button will be purple. You may also have other windows open that are not Private Browsing windows.{/for}{for mac}When in Private Browsing mode, the window title will say '''(Private Browsing)''' followed by a purple Private Browsing mask. You may also have other windows open that are not Private Browsing windows.{/for}{for linux}When in Private Browsing mode, the window title will say '''(Private Browsing)''' and there will be a purple Private Browsing mask below the File menu. You may also have other windows open that are not Private Browsing windows.{/for}{/warning} <center>[[Image:Regular VS Private]]</center>{for winxp}[[Image:Normal - Private Fx20 WinXP]]{/for}{for win7,win8}[[Image:Normal - Private Fx20 Win7]]{/for}{for mac}[[Image:Normal - Private Fx20 Mac]]{/for}{for linux}[[Image:Normal - Private Fx20 Lin]]{/for} {/for} {for fx29} {note}'''Tip:''' Private Browsing windows have a purple mask at the top.{/note} ;{for winxp}[[Image:Mask - WinXP]]{/for}{for win7,win8}[[Image:Mask - Win8]]{/for}{for mac}[[Image:Mask - Mac]]{/for}{for linux}[[Image:Mask - Linux]]{/for} {/for} {for not fx20} = How do I turn on Private Browsing? = To start Private Browsing: #{for win}At the top of the Firefox window, click the {button Firefox} button ({menu Tools} menu in Windows XP) and select {menu Start Private Browsing}.{/for}{for mac}On the menu bar, click the {menu Tools} menu and select {menu Start Private Browsing}.{/for}{for linux}At the top of the Firefox window, click the {menu Tools} menu and select {menu Start Private Browsing}.{/for}{for win}<br />[[Image:Private Browsing Win1]]{/for}{for mac}<br /><br />[[Image:Private Browsing Mac1]]{/for}{for linux}<br />[[Image:Private Browsing Lin1]]{/for} # When you turn on Private Browsing, Firefox alerts you that it will save your current windows and tabs for after you finish using Private Browsing. Click {button Start Private Browsing} to continue.{for win}<br /><br />[[Image:Private Browsing Win2]]{/for}{for mac}<br /><br />[[Image:Private Browsing Mac2]]{/for}{for linux}<br />[[Image:Private Browsing Lin2]]{/for} #* Check the box next to "Do not show this message again" if you don't want to receive this alert when you turn on Private Browsing. # The Private Browsing information screen appears to confirm that you're in Private Browsing mode.{for win}[[Image:Private Browsing Win3]]{/for}{for mac}[[Image:Private Browsing Mac3]]{/for}{for linux}[[Image:Private Browsing Lin3]]{/for} When browsing in Private Browsing mode, {for not win}the Firefox window title will say '''(Private Browsing)'''{/for}{for win}the {button Firefox} button will be purple (for Windows XP the window title will say '''(Private Browsing)''' instead){/for} during your session. = How do I turn off Private Browsing? = To end a Private Browsing session: #{for win}At the top of the Firefox window, click the {button Firefox} button ({menu Tools} menu in Windows XP) and select {menu Stop Private Browsing}.{/for}{for mac}On the menu bar, click the {menu Tools} menu and select {menu Stop Private Browsing}.{/for}{for linux}At the top of the Firefox window, click the {menu Tools} menu and select {menu Stop Private Browsing}.{/for}{for win}<br />[[Image:Private Browsing Win4]]{/for}{for mac}<br /><br />[[Image:Private Browsing Mac4]]{/for}{for linux}<br />[[Image:Private Browsing Lin4]]{/for} # The windows and tabs you were using when you enabled Private Browsing will appear, and you can use Firefox normally. {for not win}The Firefox window title will no longer say '''(Private Browsing)'''{/for}{for win}The {button Firefox} button will turn orange again (for Windows XP the Firefox window title will no longer say '''(Private Browsing)'''){/for} when Private Browsing is off. {/for} = What does Private Browsing not save? = * '''Visited pages''': No pages will be added to the list of sites in the History menu, the Library window's history list, or the [[Search your bookmarks, history and tabs with the Awesome Bar|Awesome Bar]] address list. * '''Form and Search Bar entries''': Nothing you enter into text boxes on web pages or the [[Search bar - Easily choose your favorite search engine|Search bar]] will be saved for [[Control whether Firefox automatically fills in forms with your information|Form autocomplete]]. * '''Passwords''': No new passwords will be saved. * '''Download List entries''': No files you download will be listed in the [[Use the Downloads window to manage downloaded files|Downloads Window]] after you turn off Private Browsing. * '''Cookies''': [[Cookies - Information that websites store on your computer|Cookies]] store information about websites you visit such as site preferences, login status, and data used by plugins like Adobe Flash. Cookies can also be used by third parties to track you across websites. For more info about tracking, see [[How do I turn on the Do-not-track feature?]] * '''Cached Web Content''' and '''Offline Web Content and User Data''': No temporary Internet files ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cache cached] files) or files that websites save for offline use will be saved. {note} '''Note''': * New [[How to use bookmarks to save and organize your favorite websites|bookmarks]] you create while using Private Browsing will be saved. * Any files you download to your computer while using Private Browsing will be saved.{/note} =Other ways to control what information Firefox saves= *You can always [[Remove recent browsing, search and download history|remove recent browsing, search and download history]] after visiting a site. *Read more articles on this topic: [https://support.mozilla.org/products/firefox/privacy-and-security/passwords-forms-search-and-history Passwords, forms, search, and history - control what Firefox suggests] [[Template:ShareArticle|link=http://mzl.la/MNBtnG]]