How to Disable Incognito Mode in Chrome on the PC
You can disable Chrome’s Incognito Mode completely on a Windows PC using a Registry addition. It sounds complicated, but it’s fairly easy:
How to Disable Incognito Mode in Chrome on the Mac
On a Mac, the actions for disabling Incognito Mode in Chrome are slightly different, but the end result is the same. The biggest difference is in how Macs handle registry editing.
How to Disable Private Mode in Firefox on the PC
The Firefox browser doesn’t call its capability Incognito Mode. Instead, it’s Private Mode. But you can still disable it.
How to Disable InPrivate Browsing in Microsoft Edge
Disabling InPrivate Browsing on Microsoft Edge requires a bit more attention to detail.
How to Disable Incognito Mode in Chrome on Android Phones
Unlike desktop computers, there is no built-in way to disable Chrome’s Incognito mode for Android. There is, however, a third-party app you can install which does the same thing.
How to Disable Private Mode in Safari on iPhones
You can disable Private Mode in the Safari browser running on iPhones using the Content & Privacy Restrictions controls.
How Browsers & Operating Systems Treat Private Browsing
You can disable Chrome’s Incognito mode on the PC, Mac, and Android, but not on the iPhone. Instead, on the iPhone, you can disable private browsing in Safari, since it’s the default browser for iOS. As for Firefox and Microsoft Edge, you can disable their Private browsing modes on the PC, but not on the Mac, and since you need to use a plug-in for Firefox on the PC, be aware it’s easily disabled by anyone who is somewhat tech-savvy. If you’re trying to control someone’s browsing habits, you need to be aware of what browsers are installed on the devices and computers in use. There’s no point in limiting Safari on the iPhone, for example, if Chrome or Firefox is also installed since you can’t disable private browsing for those apps.
