How to Turn on the Incognito Mode Function in Opera

Incognito mode, also known as Private Browsing in Opera, allows you to browse the internet without saving your browsing history, cookies, or website data on your computer. This is useful for maintaining privacy while browsing, especially when using shared or public computers. Here’s how to enable Incognito Mode in Opera on both desktop and mobile devices.

How to Enable Incognito Mode in Opera on Desktop

Method 1: Using the Keyboard Shortcut

1. Open the Opera browser on your computer.
2. Press the following keyboard shortcut to open a new private window:
   • Windows/Linux: Ctrl + Shift + N
   • Mac: Command + Shift + N

   This will instantly open a new private browsing window.

Method 2: Using the Opera Menu

1. Open the Opera browser.
2. Click on the Opera icon (the red “O”) in the top-left corner of the browser window.
3. From the dropdown menu, select New Private Window.A new private browsing window will open, indicated by a dark theme and a message that says “You are browsing in private mode.” Any browsing done in this window will not be saved to your browsing history.

How to Know You’re in Private Mode

• A new private window will have a dark or incognito theme, and you’ll see an incognito icon (usually a mask) at the top of the window.
• The message “Browsing in private mode” will appear near the top of the window, confirming that your browsing history, cookies, and website data will not be saved.

How to Enable Incognito Mode in Opera on Mobile Devices

For Android and iOS Devices

1. Open the Opera app on your Android or iOS device.
2. Tap on the tab icon (square icon with a number) at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap the Private tab at the top of the screen.
4. Tap on the + or New Private Tab button to open a new private browsing tab.You can now browse privately, and any websites visited in this tab will not be saved to your history.

How to Know You’re in Private Mode on Mobile

• A dark theme or private mode icon will appear in the private tabs.
• The Private label at the top or bottom of the tab manager confirms that you are browsing in private mode.

Summary

Turning on Incognito Mode, or Private Browsing, in Opera is simple and allows you to keep your browsing activities private. You can enable this mode using the keyboard shortcut or through the Opera menu on a desktop, and through the tab manager on mobile devices. Just remember that while Private Browsing prevents your browser from saving local data, it doesn’t hide your activity from websites, network administrators, or your internet service provider (ISP).