# How to Use Incognito Mode in Perplexity AI

> To use Incognito Mode in Perplexity AI, click your profile icon or name in the bottom left corner, select Incognito from the dropdown menu, and enable it. Start a new thread for private research, and click the arrow icon to view results while ensuring your conversations are not saved.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-use-incognito-mode-in-perplexity-ai/
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a51b7ab56e05a00ffe8ed/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click your profile icon or name located in the bottom left corner of the interface on desktop.
2. Select 'Incognito' from the dropdown menu that appears.
3. Enable Incognito mode for private, history-free research sessions.
4. Start a new thread, any conversation you begin while in incognito mode will not be saved to your library and will expire after 24 hours.
5. Click on the arrow icon to see results in Incognito mode.
6. When incognito mode is active, your search history and conversation threads remain private and are not stored long-term.