How to Browse as a Guest in Microsoft Edge
You can browse as a guest in Microsoft Edge to use the browser without saving your browsing history, cookies, or site data.
Guest mode creates a temporary browsing session that automatically clears all data when you close the window. This is ideal for sharing your PC or using a public computer.
Microsoft Edge, built on the Chromium engine (the same one behind Google Chrome), offers this privacy-enhancing feature. Unlike a standard session, Guest mode requires no sign-in to any Microsoft accounts.
Once you close the Guest mode window, your activity is completely gone. Your browsing history, downloaded files, and cookies are all deleted automatically, ensuring privacy for the next user.
How to browse as a guest in Microsoft Edge
You can quickly start a guest session directly from the browser interface:
- Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
- Click on your profile icon located on the top toolbar.
- Select “Browse as a guest” from the menu that appears.
A new, separate window will open. You are now browsing as a guest.
Computer Hardware
Browsing as a guest using a command
You can also launch a guest window using a command. This is useful for creating a custom shortcut on your desktop.
Note: You do not need admin privileges to run these commands, but you must ensure the file path is correct for your system installation.
Use this command to open a blank guest window:
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"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" -guest
Use this command if you want to open a specific website immediately:
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"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" -guest https://geekrewind.comSummary
Browsing as a guest in Microsoft Edge is a simple way to protect your privacy on shared devices. By creating a temporary, isolated profile, you ensure that your browsing history, cookies, and site data are never saved to the computer. Whether you use the profile menu or a command line shortcut, it is a convenient tool for maintaining your digital footprint
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