Perfect for Lending Your Laptop for a Minute
Whether it is a friend needing quick internet access or a shared family computer, Guest Mode keeps whatever the other person does completely walled off from your own signed-in profile and its saved data.
Guest Mode vs. Incognito β Which Should You Use?
Incognito is a temporary tab inside your own profile that just skips saving history β anyone using it could still, in theory, see your other open tabs or bookmarks. Guest Mode goes further, creating an entirely separate environment with none of your signed-in data visible at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Guest Mode and Incognito Mode?
Incognito is a temporary window inside your own profile that just skips saving history, while Guest Mode is a completely separate user environment, fully isolated from your profile. If you want to keep your information entirely hidden from someone else, Guest Mode is the safer choice.
What if I don't see the Guest option?
An administrator may have disabled Guest browsing through policy. You can check whether guest browsing is allowed under "Settings β People."