To "privatize" Firefox, you can activate its Private Browsing mode. This mode opens a special window that doesn't save your browsing history, cookies, or site data after you close it.
Here are the exact steps to open a private browsing window in Firefox, as referenced:
Steps to Enter Private Browsing Mode
You can quickly open a new Private Window using keyboard shortcuts or the browser menu.
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
This is the fastest way to open a new private browsing session.
- On Windows: Press Shift + CTRL + P simultaneously.
- On macOS: Press Shift + ⌘ + P simultaneously.
Using the Firefox Menu
Alternatively, you can access the private browsing option through the main menu:
- Click the Menu button (represented by three horizontal lines) located in the upper-right corner of your Firefox browser window.
- From the dropdown menu that appears, choose New Private Window.
What Happens Next?
Regardless of the method you choose, a new browser window will open. You can identify that you are in private browsing mode because this window will typically have a purple background.
You are now in private browsing mode for this specific window. Any other standard Firefox windows you have open will remain in regular browsing mode.
For more information on Firefox's Private Browsing, you can visit the official Mozilla support page (This is an external link for further reading).
