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How do I open a private web browser window?
Private windows are often helpful and resolve many issues when signing into SIU Systems like D2L or Office 365.
Microsoft Edge – InPrivate Window
Windows / macOS
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click the three-dot menu (⋯) in the top-right corner.
- Select “New InPrivate window” from the dropdown menu.
Keyboard Shortcut
- Windows:
Ctrl + Shift + N - Mac:
Command (⌘) + Shift + N
Google Chrome – Incognito Mode
Windows / macOS
- Open Google Chrome.
- Click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.
- Choose “New Incognito window”.
Keyboard Shortcut
- Windows:
Ctrl + Shift + N - Mac:
Command (⌘) + Shift + N
Mozilla Firefox – Private Browsing Mode
Windows / macOS
- Open Mozilla Firefox.
- Click the three-line menu (☰) in the top-right corner.
- Select “New Private Window”.
Keyboard Shortcut
- Windows:
Ctrl + Shift + P - Mac:
Command (⌘) + Shift + P
Safari – Private Browsing Window
macOS Only (Safari is not available on Windows)
- Open Safari.
- In the menu bar at the top, click “File”.
- Choose “New Private Window” from the dropdown.
Keyboard Shortcut
Command (⌘) + Shift + N