Turn on Opera GX Incognito & Hide Search History [How to]

The fastest way is by using the built-in shortcuts

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With Opera GX Incognito mode you can browse the web without leaving any search history behind, and today we’ll show you how to enable this feature.

How do you turn on incognito mode in Opera GX?

1. Go Incognito through the Opera menu

  1. Open Opera GX and click on the O symbol in red on the top left. Opera gx menu click
  2. Select the New private window option from the menu. opera gx new private browsing window
  3. This will open a new window in the private mode.

2. Go Incognito on Opera GX using the shortcut

  1. Launch GX and press the Ctrl + Shift + N keys together.
  2. This will open the Incognito window. opera gx private mode open
  3. In the Incognito window, you can enable the VPN for added privacy. opera gx private browsing mode enable VPN

Or, you can browse in the private mode even without the VPN enabled.

How do I search anonymously on Opera GX?

  1. Launch Opera GX and click on the three parallel lines (Easy setup) on the top right.Opera gx easy setup button
  2. Scroll down in the menu and under the Privacy & Security section, go to VPN. opera gx enable in settings vpn
  3. Click on Enable in Settings next to it.
  4. In the settings window, click on I understand in the pop up. VPN prompt - I understand
  5. Next to Enable VPN, move the toggle switch to the right to turn it on. opera gx enable vpn settings
  6. Alternatively, you can click on the VPN button on the address bar and turn it on to connect the VPN.opera gx vpn button connect

Does Opera GX track search history?

Opera GX, just like any other browser keeps track of your search history. However, you can prevent that by using the Incognito mode.

Is Opera GX private browsing safe?

Opera GX private browsing doesn’t keep browsing history, but it’s not perfectly safe and private since your ISP can still track your online activity. For full anonymity, you need to use Opera VPN or any other VPN.

But, if you are having issues with the VPN on your Opera browser, you can refer to our detailed post for more information. If you’re having issues enabling this feature, we have a guide on what to do if you can’t find a VPN in Opera, so don’t miss it.

We also have a guide on Opera GX privacy error, so don’t miss it for more information.

For any other queries on the Opera GX browser, do not hesitate to drop a message in the comments box below.

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Madhuparna Roy

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A diploma holder in computers and with a keen interest in technology, Madhuparna is passionate about writing How-to guides and helping people solve the most intricate Windows issues. It all started with the evolution of mobile phones and Google, and that has now settled with Windows.