{"id":41671,"date":"2025-01-08T18:20:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T10:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/?p=41671"},"modified":"2026-01-30T10:25:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T02:25:40","slug":"how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Go Incognito on Opera GX\/Opera: Desktop &amp; Mobile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Even though the <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/is-opera-gx-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Opera browser offers a secure online environment<\/a>, it still has some risks. If you want to hide all your online data from others, turning on incognito mode might help. Today, we will introduce a complete guide on how to go incognito on Opera GX and Opera. You will also learn the benefits and limitations of using incognito mode on the Opera browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Incognito Mode on Opera GX?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/what-is-incognito-mode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Incognito Mode<\/a> is a feature in some browsers that hides your search history or other online activity data, such as cookies and passwords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opera GX is an excellent browser for gamers. It allows them to enter this mode to protect their privacy and online activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you go incognito on Opera GX, your browsing history will not be stored, cookies will be cleared after each session, and websites won\u2019t track your preferences, unlike regular browsing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Go Incognito on Opera GX\/Opera Desktop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps for turning on incognito mode on <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/opera-vs-opera-gx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Opera GX and Opera<\/a> on the computer are the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1. Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opera.com\/gx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Opera GX<\/a> or Opera browser on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2. Click the Opera GX or Opera icon on the top left of the browser. This will open a menu of applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"873\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-1.jpg\" alt=\"Click the Opera GX Icon at the Top Left Corner\" class=\"wp-image-41677\" style=\"width:616px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-1.jpg 873w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-1-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-1-768x395.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3. Select <strong>New Private Window<\/strong> from the menu. Then, you\u2019ve successfully entered incognito mode on Opera GX or Opera browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use keyboard shortcuts <strong>Ctrl+Shift+N<\/strong> on Windows and <strong>\u2318+Shift+N<\/strong> on Mac to go to incognito mode on the Opera GX and Opera browsers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"923\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-2.jpg\" alt=\"Choose &quot;New Private Window&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-41679\" style=\"width:603px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-2.jpg 923w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-2-768x547.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 4. Done. You can now search for something from the top left corner of the browser. To <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/disable-incognito-mode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">turn off incognito mode<\/a>, directly close the browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-3-1024x489.jpg\" alt=\"Incognito Mode on Opera GX\" class=\"wp-image-41680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-3-1024x489.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-3-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-3-768x367.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-3-1536x734.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-3.jpg 1940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Go Incognito on Opera GX and Opera Mobile (Android &amp; iOS)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening the private mode on Opera GX and Opera mobile can help you access websites without leaving a trace. The steps are as simple as turning it on the desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go into Incognito Mode on Opera GX Mobile (Android &amp; iOS)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps below to open incognito mode on the Opera GX browser on Android, iPhone, or iPad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1. Go to Opera GX on your mobile device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2. Tap the Opera GX icon at the bottom right of the browser. This will open a menu of online activity settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-4-484x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Choose the Opera GX Icon on Mobile\" class=\"wp-image-41681\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-4-484x1024.jpg 484w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-4-142x300.jpg 142w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-4-768x1623.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-4-727x1536.jpg 727w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-4-969x2048.jpg 969w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-4.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3. Select <strong>Private mode<\/strong> from the menu. Now, an incognito window should open in your Opera GX mobile browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"461\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-5-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Private mode&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-41683\" style=\"width:339px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-5-461x1024.jpg 461w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-5-135x300.jpg 135w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-5-768x1707.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-5-691x1536.jpg 691w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-5-922x2048.jpg 922w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-5.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go into Incognito Mode on Opera Mobile (Android &amp; iOS)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps below to enable private mode in your Opera mobile browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1. Open the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opera.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Opera browser<\/a> on your phone or tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2. Tap the <strong>FAB<\/strong> button next to the profile icon on the lower right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"461\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-6-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tap the FAB button\" class=\"wp-image-41684\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:293px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-6-461x1024.jpg 461w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-6-135x300.jpg 135w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-6-768x1707.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-6-691x1536.jpg 691w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-6-922x2048.jpg 922w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-6.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3. Tap the three dots at the bottom right of the FAB page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 4. Select the <strong>New private tab<\/strong> to open an incognito tab. You can also tap Private on the top right of the page and then tap on the \u201c+\u201d button at the bottom to open a private window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"461\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-7-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Choose &quot;New private tab&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-41685\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:286px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-7-461x1024.jpg 461w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-7-135x300.jpg 135w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-7-768x1707.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-7-691x1536.jpg 691w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-7-922x2048.jpg 922w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-go-incognito-on-opera-gx-7.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 5. Now you can search for something in incognito mode on the Opera mobile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits and Limitations of Turning on Incognito Mode on Opera GX<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many benefits of using incognito mode on Opera GX, while there are also some disadvantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Privacy protection:<\/strong> There will be no stored browsing history, Cookies, website data, or other online activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compatible with other features:<\/strong> You can use incognito mode with other privacy protection features on Opera GX, such as the built-in ad blocker and VPN, to enhance your online privacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Separate from regular tabs:<\/strong> You can open both regular mode and incognito mode simultaneously, making it easy to switch when privacy is needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disadvantages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Not completely anonymous:<\/strong> Incognito mode can\u2019t prevent your ISP or the websites you visit from recording your activities. You can use a VPN to avoid being tracked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited extensions:<\/strong> In incognito mode, most browser extensions are unavailable, which might affect your experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low search efficiency:<\/strong> You will repeat typing the website name when you open incognito mode because this mode won\u2019t store your search history and login status. Also, recently opened windows in incognito mode cannot be restored after closing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/opera-gx-ad-blocker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Best Ad Blocker for Opera GX: Stream Without Interruptions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Enhanced Privacy in Opera GX<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Switching on incognito mode doesn\u2019t mean you have nothing to care about when browsing websites. Here are some ways to help you enhance online privacy when surfing on Opera GX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use a VPN:<\/strong> This is the safest way to browse on Opera GX. An <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/opera-vpn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Opera VPN<\/a> encrypts your browsing history and IP address, stopping strangers from accessing your information. However, you should use a reliable VPN instead of a free one. You can try LightningX VPN because it can be trusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#ffefd8;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">LightningX VPN<\/a> is one of the best VPNs for Opera GX because it is so safe, fast, and affordable. It offers 2,000+ servers in over 70 countries, including the US, Germany, Argentina, and Japan. You can set it up on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Apple TV, Android TV, and major browsers. It provides a simple interface, especially for gamers. You can unlock Steam, Epic Games, Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, and Disney+ from anywhere when using LightningX VPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.292), 1.05rem);\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-2-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/download\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;background-color:#ffb700;padding-top:10px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get LightningX VPN<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clear browsing data regularly:<\/strong> This can remove traces of your activity. You can press <strong>Ctrl + Shift + Del<\/strong> on Windows or <strong>Command + Shift + Delete<\/strong> on Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Customize privacy preferences:<\/strong> You can tweak settings like location permissions, camera\/microphone access, and clipboard sharing. Go to <strong>Settings &gt; Site Settings<\/strong> to control access per site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs about Going into Incognito on Opera GX<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Is Opera GX&#8217;s private mode safe?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Opera GX&#8217;s incognito mode is safe. It hides your search history and online activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use its additional features in incognito mode, such as the free built-in VPN or ad blocker extension, to add an extra layer of security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: How do I turn on Incognito mode?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use keyboard shortcuts or find where the incognito mode is located. The steps for turning on incognito mode on Opera and Opera GX are listed in this post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For other browsers, check our article: <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/turn-on-incognito-mode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">How to Turn on Incognito Mode in Chrome\/Firefox\/Safari\/Edge?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is simple to go to incognito on Opera GX. Once you\u2019ve turned it on, your online information will be safer than in regular mode. However, we recommend you use a VPN when browsing because this can give your online data higher security than in incognito mode.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even though the Opera browser offers a secure online en [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":42171,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"wp-custom-template-en","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[500],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"lang":"en","translations":{"en":41671,"cn":41691},"pll_sync_post":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41671"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41671"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41671\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":87567,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41671\/revisions\/87567"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42171"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41671"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41671"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41671"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}