{"id":24369,"date":"2023-06-08T16:00:32","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T10:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=24369"},"modified":"2023-06-08T16:40:34","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T11:10:34","slug":"disable-guest-browsing-mode-in-chrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24369\/disable-guest-browsing-mode-in-chrome\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Disable Guest Browsing Mode in Chrome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/google-chrome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Chrome<\/a> has a guest mode feature that allows users to use Google without signing into an account. While it&#8217;s very useful as it safeguards your personal information when it&#8217;s necessary for another person to access your computer, many users want to turn off the feature as it also comes with safety issues. Today, you will learn how to disable guest browsing mode in the Chrome browser.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24415\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-4.jpg\" alt=\"3 Ways to Disable Guest Browsing Mode in Chrome\" width=\"1392\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-4.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-4-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-66142c5705555\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-66142c5705555\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24369\/disable-guest-browsing-mode-in-chrome\/#How_to_Disable_Guest_Browsing_Mode_in_Chrome\" title=\"How to Disable Guest Browsing Mode in Chrome?\">How to Disable Guest Browsing Mode in Chrome?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24369\/disable-guest-browsing-mode-in-chrome\/#Method_1-_Permanently_Disable_Guest_Mode_Using_Command_Prompt_Windows\" title=\"Method 1- Permanently Disable Guest Mode Using Command Prompt (Windows)\">Method 1- Permanently Disable Guest Mode Using Command Prompt (Windows)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24369\/disable-guest-browsing-mode-in-chrome\/#Method_2-_Disable_Chrome_Guest_Mode_Using_Registry_Editor_Windows\" title=\"Method 2- Disable Chrome Guest Mode Using Registry Editor (Windows)\">Method 2- Disable Chrome Guest Mode Using Registry Editor (Windows)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24369\/disable-guest-browsing-mode-in-chrome\/#Method_3-_Turn_Off_Chrome_Guest_Mode_Using_Terminal_Mac\" title=\"Method 3- Turn Off Chrome Guest Mode Using Terminal (Mac)\">Method 3- Turn Off Chrome Guest Mode Using Terminal (Mac)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24369\/disable-guest-browsing-mode-in-chrome\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24369\/disable-guest-browsing-mode-in-chrome\/#Q_Why_Would_a_User_Want_to_Disable_Guest_Browsing_Mode_in_Chrome\" title=\"Q. Why Would a User Want to Disable Guest Browsing Mode in Chrome?\">Q. Why Would a User Want to Disable Guest Browsing Mode in Chrome?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24369\/disable-guest-browsing-mode-in-chrome\/#Q_Will_Turning_off_Guest_Mode_Affect_My_Browsing_Experience\" title=\"Q. Will Turning off Guest Mode Affect My Browsing Experience?\">Q. Will Turning off Guest Mode Affect My Browsing Experience?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24369\/disable-guest-browsing-mode-in-chrome\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Disable_Guest_Browsing_Mode_in_Chrome\"><\/span>How to Disable Guest Browsing Mode in Chrome?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Guest browsing mode is a feature in the Google Chrome browser that allows users to browse the web privately without signing into a Google account. When using the guest mode, Chrome does not save any user&#8217;s data, including browsing history, download history, cookies, etc.<\/p>\n<p>The feature is handy when a user wants to use Chrome on a public or shared computer without leaving any trace of their activity. However, the guest browsing mode also has security problems, so many people wish to turn it off. This guide will surely help you do so.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1-_Permanently_Disable_Guest_Mode_Using_Command_Prompt_Windows\"><\/span>Method 1- Permanently Disable Guest Mode Using Command Prompt (Windows)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can quickly turn off the guest browsing mode in the Chrome browser using the command prompt. Below are the steps to do so.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Press the <strong>Windows key<\/strong> and search for cmd.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on <strong>Run as administrator <\/strong>to open the command prompt with administrative privileges.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24381 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3000.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Guest Browsing Mode in Chrome Using Command Prompt (Windows)\" width=\"982\" height=\"851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3000.jpg 982w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3000-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3000-768x666.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>On the command prompt, type the following command and hit enter: <em>REG ADD HKLM\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Google\\Chrome \/v BrowserGuestModeEnabled \/t REG_DWORD \/d 0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24380 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3001.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Guest Browsing Mode in Chrome Using Command Prompt (Windows)\" width=\"1106\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3001.jpg 1106w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3001-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3001-1024x593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3001-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1106px) 100vw, 1106px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Finally, restart your system.<\/p>\n<p>Next time, you will not see the guest browsing mode option on the Google Chrome. To re-enable the feature, you need to enter the following command on the command prompt: <em>REG DELETE HKLM\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Google\\Chrome \/v <\/em><em>BrowserGuestModeEnabled \/f<\/em>, then restart your computer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24379 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3002.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Guest Browsing Mode in Chrome Using Command Prompt (Windows)\" width=\"1107\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3002.jpg 1107w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3002-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3002-1024x594.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3002-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1107px) 100vw, 1107px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2-_Disable_Chrome_Guest_Mode_Using_Registry_Editor_Windows\"><\/span>Method 2- Disable Chrome Guest Mode Using Registry Editor (Windows)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can also turn off guest browsing mode using the registry editor on your system. Follow the below steps to turn off guest mode in Chrome.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Press the Windows+R key to open the Run window.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Enter <strong>regedit<\/strong> in the Open location and tap <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24414 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3003.jpg\" alt=\"Using Registry Editor (Windows)\" width=\"452\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3003.jpg 452w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3003-300x179.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Type the following path and hit enter: <em>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Google\\Chrome<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24413\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3004.jpg\" alt=\"Using Registry Editor (Windows)\" width=\"1423\" height=\"738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3004.jpg 1423w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3004-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3004-1024x531.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3004-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1423px) 100vw, 1423px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Right-click on <strong>Chrome<\/strong> and select <strong>New<\/strong> &gt; <strong>DWORD (32-bit) Value<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24412 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3005.jpg\" alt=\"Using Registry Editor (Windows)\" width=\"1422\" height=\"738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3005.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3005-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3005-1024x531.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3005-768x399.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1422px) 100vw, 1422px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Name the file as <strong>BrowserGuestModeEnabled<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24411 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3006.jpg\" alt=\"Using Registry Editor (Windows)\" width=\"1422\" height=\"736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3006.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3006-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3006-1024x530.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3006-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1422px) 100vw, 1422px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Now, double-click on the file, enter <strong>&#8220;0&#8221;<\/strong> in the <strong>Value data<\/strong>, and tap <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24410\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3007.jpg\" alt=\"Using Registry Editor (Windows)\" width=\"1421\" height=\"738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3007.jpg 1421w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3007-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3007-1024x532.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3007-768x399.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1421px) 100vw, 1421px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> After following all the steps, restart your system.<\/p>\n<p>Now, the guest browsing mode on Chrome will be turned off, and you will not see it. To re-enable it, follow the same process and enter <strong>&#8220;1&#8221;<\/strong> in the value data for the BrowserGuestModeEnabled file, or delete the file you have created.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3-_Turn_Off_Chrome_Guest_Mode_Using_Terminal_Mac\"><\/span>Method 3- Turn Off Chrome Guest Mode Using Terminal (Mac)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you use a Mac computer and wish to turn off the guest mode in Chrome, you can easily archive it using the Terminal. Below are the steps to do so.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Press the <strong>Shift+Cmd+U key<\/strong> once to open the Utilities folder.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Double-click on <strong>Terminal<\/strong> to launch the application. Alternatively, right-click on <strong>Terminal<\/strong> and select <strong>Launch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24431\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-08-at-5.09.48-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Using Terminal (Mac)\" width=\"2118\" height=\"1098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-08-at-5.09.48-PM.jpg 2118w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-08-at-5.09.48-PM-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-08-at-5.09.48-PM-1024x531.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-08-at-5.09.48-PM-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-08-at-5.09.48-PM-1536x796.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-08-at-5.09.48-PM-2048x1062.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2118px) 100vw, 2118px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Enter the following command and hit enter: <em>defaults write com.google.Chrome BrowserGuestModeEnabled -bool false<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24430 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-08-at-5.11.02-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Using Terminal (Mac)\" width=\"1762\" height=\"980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-08-at-5.11.02-PM.jpg 1762w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-08-at-5.11.02-PM-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-08-at-5.11.02-PM-1024x570.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-08-at-5.11.02-PM-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-08-at-5.11.02-PM-1536x854.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1762px) 100vw, 1762px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Close all the programs and restart your system.<\/p>\n<p>Once you do, the feature will be disabled in the browser. To turn on the guest browsing mode, you need to type the following code and hit enter: <em>defaults write com.google.Chrome BrowserGuestModeEnabled -bool true<\/em>, then restart your computer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24429 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-08-at-5.11.25-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Using Terminal (Mac)\" width=\"1706\" height=\"940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-08-at-5.11.25-PM.jpg 1706w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-08-at-5.11.25-PM-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-08-at-5.11.25-PM-1024x564.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-08-at-5.11.25-PM-768x423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-08-at-5.11.25-PM-1536x846.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1706px) 100vw, 1706px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Why_Would_a_User_Want_to_Disable_Guest_Browsing_Mode_in_Chrome\"><\/span>Q. Why Would a User Want to Disable Guest Browsing Mode in Chrome?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A user might want to disable guest browsing mode if they are concerned about someone else using their computer and accessing sensitive information or if they want to prevent others from using their computer without their permission.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Will_Turning_off_Guest_Mode_Affect_My_Browsing_Experience\"><\/span>Q. Will Turning off Guest Mode Affect My Browsing Experience?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Disabling guest browsing mode in the browser should not affect your browsing experience in any significant way. You can still use the browser generally without facing any issues.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is how you can turn on or off Guest Browsing mode in Chrome. I hope the above article helps you permanently disable the guest browsing feature in Google Chrome browser. If you have any queries related to the article, let us know, and stay tuned to BrowserToUse for more such articles and how-tos.<\/p>\n<p>Related:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/18454\/passkeys-in-google-chrome-android\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">What are Google Passkeys? 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