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Firefox Incognito is Not Working: How to Force it
Check your history settings to fix this issue
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Updated onNovember 1, 2024
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Sometimes Firefox Incognito mode is not working, and this can be a problem. However, there are a few solutions you can use to fix this problem, and today we’re going to show you how to use them.
Why is Incognito mode not working in Firefox?
If you have Always use private browsing mode setting enabled, you won’t be able to start Incognito mode manually on Firefox.
What can I do if Firefox Incognito mode is not working?
Before we start, ensure that you have the latest updates for Firefox installed.
Change history settings
If Firefox Private Browsing is not working, it’s because your browser is configured to run in this mode, so it’s impossible to start it separately. After disabling it, the issue should be gone.
What is Firefox’s New private window shortcut?
Firefox usesCtrl+Shift+P. To learn more, we have a whole guide dedicated to theFirefox Incognito shortcut, so don’t miss it.
How do I force incognito mode in Firefox?
One way to force Incognito mode is to change history settings and enable Always use private browsing mode. Alternatively, you can adjust the Firefox shortcut like this:
Now whenever you use this shortcut it will start Firefox in Private browsing mode.
As you can see, if Firefox Incognito mode is not working, it is most likely that you have private browsing enabled in your settings, but you can disable it with just a few clicks.
Did you know that you might be able torestore Incognito tabs in Firefox? That’s right, and all you need is a single extension.
If you want to learn more about this feature, don’t miss our guide on how toset Private browsing to a blank page in Firefox. If you’re an advanced user, you can also launchFirefox Incognito using the command line, so don’t hesitate to try it.
We also have a new guide on what to do if theFirefox Incognito shortcut isn’t working, so don’t miss it.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
