Browse Chrome as a guest

Skip to main content Help Center Community Google Chrome Browse Chrome as a guest 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 into sensitive websites on trusted devices. Computer AndroidiPhone & iPad Open Guest mode On your computer, open Chrome. At the top right, select Profile Profile. 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 corner, select Close Close. On Mac: At the top left corner, select Close Close. Or: At the top right, select Profile Profile. From the menu, select Close guest. Your browsing history, cookies, and site data will be deleted. Information others can view in Guest mode Related resources Manage Chrome with multiple profiles Browse in Incognito mode Use a Chromebook as a guest Was this helpful?YesNo Need more help? Try these next steps: Post to the help community Get answers from community members Help Import Chrome bookmarks & settings Create a shortcut for Chrome Manage Chrome with multiple profiles Set your homepage and startup page Create, find and edit bookmarks in Chrome Get your bookmarks, passwords, and more on all your devices Browse Chrome as a guest Change the address bar’s position Learn about third-party sign-in Chrome Beta logo Want a preview of what's coming soon? Download the beta version of Chrome, then join our community and let us know how well it works for you. ©2026 Google Privacy Policy Terms of Service Language Help guide