How to Turn On & Off Incognito on YouTube App (iOS & Android)

Incognito mode on YouTube app is a safe way to keep your activities privately on YouTube. The only problem is that the incognito mode isn’t available on PC or the web version of YouTube. So, in this guide, you will learn how to turn on and off incognito mode on YouTube app (Android and iOS).

However, when you are in incognito mode, browsing history, website information, and all the searches made are not saved or monitored. Meanwhile, this useful feature is only available on the YouTube app on Android and iOS devices.

Furthermore, this feature was first introduced on Google chrome and slowly and gradually added to the YouTube app.

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How to Turn On Incognito Mode on YouTube App (Android & iOS)

Before enabling incognito mode make sure that you’re using the latest version of the YouTube app on your Android and iOS devices. Remember that the following screenshots are taken Android devices and steps must be the same for iOS devices as well.

Step 1. Open the YouTube app on your Android or iOS device.

Step 2. Tap your profile icon at the top right-hand corner of your screen.

Step 3. Now, simply tap Turn on Incognito.

Step 4. You will be then notified that “You’ve gone incognito,” and your account icon in the top-right corner will change to the typical Incognito mode logo.

You can note that while in Incognito mode, your icon profile is updated to the Incognito symbol of Chrome and a black bar.

How to Turn Off Incognito 

Step 1. Open the YouTube app.

Step 2. Tap the incognito icon at the top right-hand side.

Step 3. Now tap Turn off Incognito.

After turning off, the feature will be disabled and you will be logged in with your regular Gmail account on YouTube.

What Does Incognito Mode Mean on YouTube App?

while Incognito is enabled will not appear in your search or history, but your activity is still tracked by Google. Furthermore, your actions can still be seen by your internet provider, employer, or school, as stated in the YouTube app when you first activate Incognito.

Furthermore, While incognito, the YouTube app acts as if you’re not logged in to your account. Your account activity, like your subscriptions or your history, will not influence your YouTube experience. However, Your Incognito session will end if you are inactive for more than 90 minutes. Afterward, you will be returned to the last account you used.

Conclusion

This is how you can enable and disable Incognito mode on the YouTube app on Android and iOS devices. Using the incognito mode you can conveniently view your favorite videos and privately check for various content on YouTube.

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