On Chrome, Incognito mode is a feature that loads the browser with a specific set of settings that do not track your activities, including browsing history, site data, and cookies, and it does not save any information you enter in forms. However, it is worth noting that this feature does not prevent websites, your organization, internet provider, and other third-party entities from tracking your activities. In this guide, you will learn the steps to configure Chrome to always open in Incognito mode on Windows 10.
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Always launch Chrome in Incognito mode on Windows 10
The easiest way to configure Google Chrome to start in private mode is to add the command flag option to the app button in the taskbar. If you do not have the browser already pinned to the taskbar, locate the app the Start menu, right-click it, and select the “Pin to taskbar” option, and then you can continue with the steps. To configure Chrome to always open in Incognito, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the browser will always open in Incognito mode. However, since you edited the taskbar button, only when using the pinned button, the browser will open in private mode. If you open the app from the Start menu, for example, Chrome will continue to open in regular mode. Context menu The command should look like this:
Disable Chrome Incognito mode on Windows 10
To prevent Chrome from always starting in Incognito mode, use these steps: After you complete the steps, Chrome will once again start in normal mode. Context menu Shortcut target command
Create new Chrome profile on Windows 10
Alternatively, you could also create a new profile and set it to always open in Incognito mode instead of modifying the main profile. The advantage of doing this is to keep things even more separate. You can have a different set of bookmarks. You can configure other browser settings. And you can pin the app to the taskbar for quicker access to the browser in private mode. To create a new profile in Google Chrome, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, you can use the previous steps to configure the new profile to always open Chrome in Incognito mode. Profile menu Create profile All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.