Google is launching a new feature in the Chrome beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux today that will make it easier — and safer — to let others use your computer.
Typically, when you give your laptop to somebody else, it’s pretty trivial for the other person to access your personal data, too. Now, the Chrome beta features a guest mode so you can keep your own data safe.
Here's how to enable guest mode in Google Chrome.
Windows and Mac
The steps to enable guest mode in Google Chrome are the same for Windows and Mac users.
1. Open Google Chrome.
2. On the top-right, you will see the name of the person whose Google account the browser is linked to. Click the name.
3. Click Switch person.
4. Click Browse as Guest.
5. This will open a new window where you won't be able to access any of your browser data. Guest mode is like incognito mode, which doesn't save browser history or cookies. The only difference is that you can't even access bookmarks or other preferences.
Unfortunately, the solution isn't as straightforward on Android or iOS. The method described below is a bit cumbersome but it's the best possible way to do this as of now.
iOS
Follow these steps on Google Chrome for iPhone and iPad.
1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Tap the three vertical dots on the top-right.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Your Google account name and email address will be right at the top. Tap it.
5. Tap Manage Accounts.
6. Tap Use Chrome without a Google account.
7. This will stop synchronising Chrome data on your iOS device with your Google account. Now on your iOS device, you can clear bookmarks or any other browser data you don't want others to change.
8. When the other person has returns your iOS device, you can quickly get back all your data by signing in to your Google account again. Just follow steps 1-5 and then select your Google account or tap Add another account and sign in.
Android
1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Tap the three vertical dots on the top-right.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap your Google account name and email address that appear right at the top.
5. Tap the blue button at the top to turn sync Off.
6. This will stop syncing your data with your Google account. Now you can clear any preferences on Google Chrome for Android without disturbing the carefully configured settings on other devices.
7. When you don't need guest mode anymore, you can quickly enable sync by following steps 1-4 and then tapping the button at the top to turn sync On.
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