How To Browse Privately on the Oculus Quest 2
Facebook, now branded as Meta, is notorious for gathering as much user information as possible. Regardless of how anyone feels about it personally, if you want to play on an Oculus Quest 2, you have to use your Facebook account to do it.
There is at least one way to easily hold onto your data, though. Rather than using the default settings for their VR browser, you can simply enter private mode!
Here’s our simple-to-follow guide to activating private mode browsing on the Oculus Quest 2!
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Located inside your library, click the browser app with the trigger on the touch controller.
In the top right corner of the browser window, click the ... button with the controller.
A new window will appear that explains what is and isn’t shared while private mode is enabled.
The Oculus browser won’t save:
- Browsing and search history
- Cookies, site data, or temporary files
- Information entered into forms
Unfortunately, your activity will be visible to the websites you visit, your employer or school, and your internet service provider (ISP).
Check out our guide on how to access files on the Oculus Quest 2!
The Oculus Quest 2 can be one of the most inclusive gaming experiences.
How To Browse Privately on the Oculus Quest 2
Facebook, now branded as Meta, is notorious for gathering as much user information as possible. Regardless of how anyone feels about it personally, if you want to play on an Oculus Quest 2, you have to use your Facebook account to do it.
There is at least one way to easily hold onto your data, though. Rather than using the default settings for their VR browser, you can simply enter private mode!
Here’s our simple-to-follow guide to activating private mode browsing on the Oculus Quest 2!
| Oculus Quest 2 | × | 1 |
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Located inside your library, click the browser app with the trigger on the touch controller.
In the top right corner of the browser window, click the ... button with the controller.
A new window will appear that explains what is and isn’t shared while private mode is enabled.
The Oculus browser won’t save:
- Browsing and search history
- Cookies, site data, or temporary files
- Information entered into forms
Unfortunately, your activity will be visible to the websites you visit, your employer or school, and your internet service provider (ISP).
Check out our guide on how to access files on the Oculus Quest 2!
The Oculus Quest 2 can be one of the most inclusive gaming experiences.
How To Browse Privately on the Oculus Quest 2
Facebook, now branded as Meta, is notorious for gathering as much user information as possible. Regardless of how anyone feels about it personally, if you want to play on an Oculus Quest 2, you have to use your Facebook account to do it.
There is at least one way to easily hold onto your data, though. Rather than using the default settings for their VR browser, you can simply enter private mode!
Here’s our simple-to-follow guide to activating private mode browsing on the Oculus Quest 2!
| Oculus Quest 2 | × | 1 |
Howchoo is reader-supported. As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small affiliate commission at no cost to you when you buy through our links.
Located inside your library, click the browser app with the trigger on the touch controller.
In the top right corner of the browser window, click the ... button with the controller.
A new window will appear that explains what is and isn’t shared while private mode is enabled.
The Oculus browser won’t save:
- Browsing and search history
- Cookies, site data, or temporary files
- Information entered into forms
Unfortunately, your activity will be visible to the websites you visit, your employer or school, and your internet service provider (ISP).
Check out our guide on how to access files on the Oculus Quest 2!
The Oculus Quest 2 can be one of the most inclusive gaming experiences.
How To Browse Privately on the Oculus Quest 2
Facebook, now branded as Meta, is notorious for gathering as much user information as possible. Regardless of how anyone feels about it personally, if you want to play on an Oculus Quest 2, you have to use your Facebook account to do it.
There is at least one way to easily hold onto your data, though. Rather than using the default settings for their VR browser, you can simply enter private mode!
Here’s our simple-to-follow guide to activating private mode browsing on the Oculus Quest 2!
| Oculus Quest 2 | × | 1 |
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How To Browse Privately on the Oculus Quest 2
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to browse privately:
to browse privately:
Located inside your library, click the browser app with the trigger on the touch controller.
Located inside your library, click the browser app with the trigger on the touch controller.
Open the browser
In the top right corner of the browser window, click the ... button with the controller.
In the top right corner of the browser window, click the ... button with the controller.
Open the menu
Enter private mode
A new window will appear that explains what is and isn’t shared while private mode is enabled.
The Oculus browser won’t save:
- Browsing and search history
- Cookies, site data, or temporary files
- Information entered into forms
Unfortunately, your activity will be visible to the websites you visit, your employer or school, and your internet service provider (ISP).
Check out our guide on how to access files on the Oculus Quest 2!
A new window will appear that explains what is and isn’t shared while private mode is enabled.
The Oculus browser won’t save:
- Browsing and search history
- Cookies, site data, or temporary files
- Information entered into forms
Unfortunately, your activity will be visible to the websites you visit, your employer or school, and your internet service provider (ISP).
Check out our guide on how to access files on the Oculus Quest 2!
Enjoy browsing privately!
The Oculus Quest 2 can be one of the most inclusive gaming experiences.
The Oculus Quest 2 can be one of the most inclusive gaming experiences.
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