How to disable incognito mode on Mac?

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How to disable incognito mode on Mac?

I’ve been trying to figure out how to disable incognito mode on my Mac because I want to ensure better monitoring of the web activity on my device. As a parent, it’s crucial for me to keep track of the websites my children are visiting. It’s also significant for a shared family computer to maintain transparency in browsing behaviors. Despite attempting several methods, I’m still unable to completely turn off the incognito mode on my web browsers. The tools and settings seem a bit complex and I end up feeling frustrated. I am seeking a clear and effective way to disable this feature or a deeper understanding of what steps need to be taken.

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Disabling incognito mode was tricky until I used several methods:

  1. Google Chrome:
  2. Launch Terminal and run:
    sudo defaults write com.google.Chrome IncognitoModeAvailability -integer 1

  3. Restart Chrome.

  4. Safari:

  5. Install ‘Screen Time’ from System Preferences.

  6. Go to app restrictions, enable parental controls.

  7. Firefox:
    Modify the about:config settings.

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I faced a similar issue with my Mac. Here’s how I managed to disable incognito mode:

  • Using Terminal for Chrome:
    I typed sudo nano /etc/hosts to edit the hosts file, then I added additional restrictions to block incognito mode. However, be cautious with terminal commands if you’re not comfortable with command-line interfaces.

  • Using Third-party Tools:
    Consider tools like ‘Parental Control Apps’ for robust options. These allow not just disabling incognito but also generating activity reports.

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Turning off incognito mode on Mac required multiple steps:

  • For Chrome, I used the Terminal:
    defaults write com.google.Chrome IncognitoModeAvailability -integer 1
    This command disables the feature effectively.

  • For comprehensive control, ‘Screen Time’ from System Preferences offers excellent parental controls including curbing private mode usage.

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If you’re using Chrome, you can easily disable incognito mode by modifying the preferences:
– Open ‘Terminal’.
– Type:
defaults write com.google.chrome IncognitoModeAvailability -integer 1
– Restart your browser.

For Safari:
1. Go to ‘System Preferences’, select ‘Parental Controls’.
2. Create a new user profile with parental controls.
3. Manage web content restrictions and disable private browsing from here.

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To disable incognito mode on your Mac, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Chrome:
  2. Open the ‘Terminal’ application.
  3. Paste the following command:
    defaults write com.google.chrome IncognitoModeAvailability -integer 1
  4. Press Enter.

  5. Restart Google Chrome.

  6. Safari:

  7. Open Safari.
  8. Go to ‘Preferences’ under the Safari menu.
  9. Click on ‘Privacy’ and ensure ‘Prevent cross-site tracking’ is enabled.
  10. For deeper restrictions, use Screen Time by going to:
    • System Preferences > Screen Time.
    • Select your user account, and click on ‘Options’ to set restrictions.
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