# Incognito session

Use Screendesk in private browsing when you need a clean session.

Private browsing is useful for testing without existing cookies or cache.

To use the extension in private windows, you must allow it in your browser settings.

### What works in private browsing

You can capture the same types of reports as normal, including:

* Screenshots and annotations
* Screen recordings
* Instant Replay
* Console logs, network requests, and environment details (browser, OS, viewport)

{% hint style="info" %}
Private browsing does **not** prevent data capture. It only isolates your browsing session.
{% endhint %}

### Enable Screendesk in private windows

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Chrome (Incognito)" %}
{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Open extension settings

Go to `chrome://extensions` in the address bar.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Allow Incognito

1. Find the **Screendesk** extension.
2. Select **Details**.
3. Turn on **Allow in incognito**.
   {% endstep %}
   {% endstepper %}

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You should now see the Screendesk icon in Incognito windows.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Firefox (Private)" %}
{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Open add-ons

Go to `about:addons` in the address bar.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Allow private windows

1. Find the **Screendesk** extension.
2. Select the extension name.
3. Under **Run in Private Windows**, choose **Allow**.
   {% endstep %}
   {% endstepper %}

You should now see the Screendesk icon in Private windows.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Edge (InPrivate)" %}
{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Open extension settings

Go to `edge://extensions` in the address bar.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Allow InPrivate

1. Find the **Screendesk** extension.
2. Select **Details**.
3. Turn on **Allow in InPrivate**.
   {% endstep %}
   {% endstepper %}

You should now see the Screendesk icon in In Private windows.
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

### FAQ

<details>

<summary>Does incognito mode affect the quality of bug reports?</summary>

No. You get the same data capture as normal, as long as the extension is allowed in private windows.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can I use Screendesk in private windows without enabling this setting?</summary>

No. Browsers require explicit permission for extensions in private browsing.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Will my private browsing data be saved in Screendesk reports?</summary>

Screendesk captures what you choose to record (screens, events, logs). It does not record unrelated tabs or your general browsing history.

</details>


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