When adding external content—like YouTube videos or TikTok posts—to your blog or website, it’s important to make sure they’re publicly available. One easy way to check is by opening the link in an incognito (private) window.
This post will walk you through how to do the process step by step—even if you’re not very tech-savvy (no judgment—we’ve all been there!).
🛠️ What Is an Incognito Window?
An incognito window (also called private browsing) is a way to view a website as if you’re a brand-new visitor—no saved passwords, no personal browsing history, no cookies.
This makes it ideal for testing whether content like videos, links, or files is truly public. If the content loads in incognito mode, it’s probably safe to embed or link on your site. You don’t want to link to a video or post that only you can see because you’re logged in. That leads to broken links and frustrated readers.
💻 How to Open an Incognito Window (on a Computer)
| Browser | What to Do | What It’s Called |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Click the three dots (top-right) → New Incognito Window | Incognito |
| Edge | Click the three dots → New InPrivate Window | InPrivate |
| Firefox | Click the three lines (menu) → New Private Window | Private |
| Safari (Mac) | Click File in the top menu → New Private Window | Private |
📱 On a Mobile Device
| App | What to Do |
|---|---|
| Chrome | Tap three dots → New Incognito Tab |
| Safari (iPhone) | Tap Tabs icon → Private → Tap + to open new tab |
🔗 How to Test the Content
- Open the incognito window.
- Paste the YouTube or TikTok link.
- If it plays or loads without logging in, ✅ it’s public.
- If it asks for a login or says unavailable, ❌ it’s not public.
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