How Do I Turn Off Incognito Mode On Google Chrome iPhone?
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Incognito mode on an iPhone allows users to browse without saving history, cookies, or site data.
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This feature is helpful for private searches, avoiding personalized ads, or using a shared device where you don't want your browsing activity to be recorded.
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However, there are times when you may wish to return to normal browsing mode so your history and cookies are saved.
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This helps when you must stay logged in to a website or track previously visited pages.
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Let’s follow the steps to exit incognito mode on Safari and Google Chrome.
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Steps to Disable Incognito Mode in Safari
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Safari's Private Browsing mode allows you to browse without storing history. Follow these steps to switch back to normal browsing:
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- Open Safari – Find and tap the Safari icon on your home screen to launch the browser.
- Access Open Tabs – Tap the button in the bottom-right corner that shows overlapping squares. This reveals all open pages.
- Identify Incognito Tabs – The ” Private ” tabs belong to the incognito session. These tabs do not store your browsing history; cookies are removed once you close them.
- Close Private Tabs – Swipe left on each private tab to shut them. Once all are closed, you are back in standard browsing mode. You can now browse usually; your history and cookies will be saved.
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Alternatively, if you don’t want to close tabs individually, switch from “Private” to “Regular” mode by swiping left in the tabs view.
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This will return you to normal browsing without closing all your tabs.
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Steps to Turn Off Incognito Mode in Chrome on iPhone
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Google Chrome’s incognito mode works similarly to Safari’s Private Browsing, preventing the browser from saving browsing history, cookies, or site data. To return to normal browsing, follow these steps:
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| Step | Action |
| 1 | Open Google Chrome on your iPhone. |
| 2 | Tap the square button at the bottom right that displays the number of open tabs. |
| 3 | Look for the incognito icon (glasses and a hat). If you are in incognito mode, this icon will be present. |
| 4 | Switch to regular browsing by tapping the square icon with a number. This will take you back to normal browsing, where history and cookies will be saved. |
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After these steps, your browsing activity will be stored again as usual. If you close all incognito tabs, Chrome will automatically return to normal browsing mode.
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How to Disable Private Browsing Permanently on Safari
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If you want to remove the option to use Private Browsing in Safari completely, you can do so through iPhone settings.
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This is particularly useful to prevent children or other users from accessing incognito mode. Follow these steps to disable Private Browsing:
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- Open Settings and select Screen Time.
- Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions. If this feature is not enabled, turn it on.
- Choose Store, Web, Siri & Game Center Content.
- Select Web Content and change it from “Unrestricted” to “Limit Adult Websites.”
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Once this setting is changed, Safari’s Private Browsing option will be removed from the browser. This means users can no longer access incognito mode in Safari.
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Why Exit Incognito Mode?
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While incognito mode provides privacy, there are several reasons why you might want to switch back to regular browsing:
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- Staying Logged In – Incognito mode does not save log in details, meaning you must re-enter credentials every time you visit a site.
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- Saving Browsing History – If you need to revisit a site later, normal mode allows you to find it in your history.
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- Personalized Browsing Experience – Regular browsing enables websites to remember preferences, making search smoother.
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- Auto-Fill and Saved Data – Features like auto-fill, passwords, and form data do not work in incognito mode.
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Important Considerations About Incognito Mode
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Even though incognito mode prevents browsers from storing history, it does not make browsing completely private. Here are some key points to keep in mind:
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- Internet Providers Can Still See Activity – Your ISP can track your internet usage even when browsing incognito.
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- Employers and Schools May Monitor Browsing – Administrators may still have access to your browsing activity if you’re using a work or school network.
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- Extensions and Websites Can Track Data – Certain browser extensions or websites can still collect data about your visit.
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By understanding these limitations, you can decide when to use incognito mode and when to switch back to regular browsing.
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Following the steps outlined above, you can quickly turn off incognito mode on your iPhone in both Safari and Google Chrome.
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You can also permanently disable private browsing in Safari through settings.
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Whether you want to save history, stay logged into sites, or personalize your browsing experience, switching back to normal browsing is straightforward.
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Jim's passion for Apple products ignited in 2007 when Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone. This was a canon event in his life. Noticing a lack of iPad-focused content that is easy to understand even for “tech-noob”, he decided to create Tabletmonkeys in 2011.
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