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Make Opera Start in Private Browsing by Default [How to]

Use –-private parameter to achieve this

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Updated onOctober 29, 2024

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Many users want to open Private browsing in Opera by default, and this is simpler than you think. To learn how to do that, keep reading to find out more.

How do I start Opera in private mode by default?

Adjust Opera shortcut

Now whenever you use this shortcut you’ll open Opera in Private mode by default.

What is the key for private browsing in Opera?

TheOpera Private browsing shortcutisCtrl+Shift+Non all platforms.

Is Opera Private mode really private?

Opera Private mode will keep your browsing activity hidden from other users on your PC, so it’s useful if you’re sharing your PC with others.

However, using Private mode won’t hide your browsing history from your ISP or other third parties. For a layer of privacy, you can use Opera’s built-in VPN, but even then, Opera will have access to your browsing history.

If youcan’t find a VPN in Opera, we have a short guide that will help, so feel free to check it out.

There is only one way to make Opera open Private mode by default, so if you want to use it, you’ll need to change your Opera shortcut or create a new one with a –private parameter.

This feature is also available in other versions of Opera, and we have a great guide on how to accessIncognito Mode on Opera GX, so don’t miss it.

Before you go, don’t miss our latest guide that explores whether it’s possible tocheck Opera Incognito historyon your PC. If you’re having issues with this feature, don’t miss our guide on what to do ifOpera Private browsing is not workingfor you.

More about the topics:Opera Web Browser,Private browsing

Milan Stanojevic

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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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Milan Stanojevic

Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.