How can I browse Chrome as a guest on a computer?

When you use a public computer or share a computer with others, websites that you visit in Guest mode won't appear in the browser history.

In Guest mode, you won't find or be able to change any other Chrome profile's info. When you exit Guest mode, your browsing activity is deleted from the computer.

Use Guest mode for:

• Letting others borrow your computer or borrowing someone else’s computer.
• Using a public computer, like one at a library or cafe.

If you want to browse privately on your own computer, use Incognito mode. You'll find your info and settings without saving any browsing history.

Tip: Only log in to sensitive websites on trusted devices.

You can browse as a guest in Google Chrome to use the browser without saving your activity or linking it to any account.

To start guest browsing, open Chrome on your computer and click the profile icon in the top-right corner. Then select Guest or Open Guest profile. Chrome will open a new window labeled “Guest.”

In Guest mode, Chrome does not save browsing history, cookies, or site data after you close the window. It also does not store bookmarks, passwords, or form data. This makes it useful when using a shared or public computer.

Unlike regular profiles, Guest mode does not require you to sign in. It runs as a temporary session, and once you close all Guest windows, all activity from that session is deleted automatically.

However, files you download and bookmarks you create during the session will remain on the computer unless you delete them manually. Also, your activity may still be visible to websites you visit, your employer, or your internet service provider.

Open guest mode

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, select Profile .
3. Open Guest profile.

Tips:

• If there's a supervised user on your computer, Guest Mode isn't available when all non-supervised profiles are locked.

• Guest Mode isn't available on Chromebooks. Learn how to use Chromebook as a guest.

Exit Guest mode

To close Guest mode:

• On Windows and Linux: At the top right-hand corner, select Close .
• On Mac: At the top left-hand corner, select Close .

Or:

1. At the top right, select Profile .
2. From the menu, select Close guest.

Your browsing history, cookies and site data will be deleted.

Related resources

• Manage Chrome with multiple profiles
• Browse in Incognito mode
• Use a Chromebook as a guest

To exit Guest mode, simply close the Guest window. Chrome will return to your normal profile the next time you open it.

In summary, Guest mode in Chrome provides a quick way to browse privately on a computer without saving personal data or affecting your main profile.