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New Private Window in Safari (macOS)

Press Shift + Command + N to open a new Private Browsing window.

What it does

In a Private window Safari does not add pages to your history, does not remember searches or what you fill into forms, and keeps each tab apart from the others. Downloads stay on your Mac. The dark Smart Search field shows that a window is private. Websites and your network can still see your visit.

More Safari shortcuts: General

  • Add Bookmark
  • Show Downloads
  • Show/Hide Bookmarks Bar
  • Focus Address Bar
  • New Tab

All 58 Safari shortcuts for macOSThe full list has a search and a printable PDF.

Questions

What is the Safari shortcut for New Private Window on macOS?

⇧⌘N (Shift + Command + N). Press it to open a new Private Browsing window.