Open a New Private Browsing Window
When you use this method, all tabs in the window will be private.
Open a Link in Private Browsing Mode
The right-click menu takes you to a private window.
Automatically Use Private Browsing in Firefox
You can also configure Firefox so that every session is essentially private, although not technically in Private Browsing mode.
What Data Is Not Stored While in Private Browsing Mode?
Firefox stores quite a bit of information on your computer during a browsing session. With Private Browsing mode active, a lot of this data is either never saved locally or automatically erased when you close a private tab or window. This can be useful when accessing the internet on a shared computer. The following data is not left behind at the end of a Firefox Private Browsing session:
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