# Private Browser Window

Source: https://docs.astalty.com.au/guide/other/private-browser-window

> When and how to use a private browser window to open Astalty or a form separately.

## Overview

Sometimes you'll need a private browser window to view Astalty or a form within it. This keeps Astalty logged in on your normal browser session, while letting you open Astalty under a different account, or open external form links without being logged in.

This guide covers private browsing in both Chrome and Edge.

## Open Incognito mode within Chrome

1. Open Chrome.
2. At the top right, select the **3 dot menu** (More), then **New Incognito window**.

![Chrome with the three-dot menu highlighted at the top right and an arrow pointing to New Incognito Window in the open menu.](https://docs.astalty.com.au/assets/incog3.png)

A new window opens, with the Incognito icon shown to the right of the address bar.

![A new Chrome Incognito window showing You've gone Incognito, with the Incognito icon highlighted to the right of the address bar.](https://docs.astalty.com.au/assets/incog.png)

You can also use a keyboard shortcut:

- **Windows, Linux, or Chrome OS:** **Ctrl** + **Shift** + **n**
- **Mac:** **⌘** + **Shift** + **n**

## Open InPrivate window within Edge

Open an InPrivate window in any of these ways:

- Right-click the Microsoft Edge logo in the taskbar and select **New InPrivate window**.
- Right-click a link in Edge and select **Open link in InPrivate window**.
- In Edge, select **Settings and more** > **New InPrivate window**.

![Microsoft Edge with the three-dot Settings and more button highlighted and an arrow pointing to New InPrivate window in the open menu.](https://docs.astalty.com.au/assets/incog-edge.png)

## Close Private Browser

Opening another private window continues the same private session. To exit private mode, close all private windows.

To close a private window:

- **Windows or Chromebook:** At the top right, select Close (X).
- **Mac:** At the top left, select Close (X).