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How do you open a link in an Incognito window?

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There isn't a single direct way to open a link directly in an Incognito window with one click, but you can quickly achieve the same result through a few methods. Here's how:

Methods for Opening Links in Incognito:

1. Using the Right-Click Context Menu (Most Common):

This is arguably the most convenient method:

  1. Right-click on the link you want to open.
  2. In the context menu that appears, select "Open link in incognito window" (or a similar wording, depending on your browser). This option directly opens the link in a new Incognito window.

2. Copying and Pasting the Link:

This method works universally:

  1. Copy the link you want to open (right-click and select "Copy link address" or similar).
  2. Open a new Incognito window. You can do this using the keyboard shortcut:
    • Windows: Ctrl+Shift+N
    • macOS: Command+Shift+N
    • Alternatively, you can open the browser's menu (usually three dots or lines in the top-right corner) and select "New Incognito Window."
  3. Paste the copied link into the address bar of the Incognito window and press Enter.

3. Dragging the Link:

This is a less common but still functional method:

  1. Open a New Incognito Window: Use the steps described in method 2.
  2. Drag the link from the original page and drop it onto the address bar of the newly created Incognito Window. This opens the link automatically.

Summary

While there's no one-click solution, right-clicking and selecting "Open link in incognito window" or copying and pasting the link are the most efficient ways to open a specific link in a private browsing session. Remember to use Ctrl+Shift+N (Windows) or Command+Shift+N (macOS) for quickly launching a new Incognito window.

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