Opera Incognito Shortcut: What is it & How to Use it?

The keyboard shortcut is the fastest way to open it

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opera incognito shortcut

Many are using Incognito mode in their browser, but did you know that there’s an Opera Incognito shortcut that you can use? That’s right, and in this guide, we’re going to show you how to use it.

What is the shortcut for Incognito in Opera?

In Opera, you just need to use Ctrl + Shift + N to open the Incognito mode window. If you’re on Mac, use Control + Shift + N.

How do I turn on Incognito mode on Opera?

  1. Open Opera.
  2. Next, click the Opera icon.
     opera icon
  3. Choose a New private window from the menu.
    new private window opera

Alternatively, you can use a keyboard shortcut as shown earlier.

How do I use extensions in Incognito mode in Opera?

  1. Click the Extensions icon in the top right and select Manage extensions.
    manage extensions opera
  2. Next, locate the extension you want to run in Incognito mode.
  3. Check Allow in incognito and that’s it.
    allow in incognito opera

What is the shortcut for private browsing in Opera GX?

Opera GX Incognito shortcut is the same as the one for the regular version of Opera and it’s Ctrl + Shift + N. We also have a great on how to turn on Opera GX Incognito, so check it out for more information.

Does Opera Incognito have VPN?

Yes, Opera Incognito allows you to enable Opera VPN which allows you to protect your browsing history from your Internet Service Provider or other third parties.

opera vpn private browsing

If you can’t find a VPN in Opera, we have a guide that can help you with that.

How do I delete Incognito history in Opera?

Simply by closing the Opera window, you’ll clear all website history for this session.

 Does Opera track private browsing?

Since all data is deleted as soon as you close the Incognito window, your browsing data is removed, so Opera can’t track it.

As you can see, the best way to open Opera Incognito is with a keyboard shortcut, but you can use other methods described in this guide. We have an in-depth guide on Opera and Opera GX shortcuts, so don’t miss it if you want to learn more.

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