How to Disable Guest Mode on Chrome (Easiest Way in 2024)
In this article, we will show you how to turn off Guest Mode in Chrome from within the browser and using the Command Prompt. Simply follow the steps below.
How Remove Guest Mode in Chrome?
Follow the steps below to exit out of Guest Mode in Google Chrome.
1. Close Guest Mode
Click on the profile icon in the upper-right corner of the Chrome browser window. This icon might look like a person or be labeled as Guest. In the menu that appears, look for an option that says Exit Guest or Close Guest and click on this option.
2. Switch to Another Profile (if needed)
Chrome will bring you back to the main login screen or to another profile if you choose to switch. Select the profile you want to use from the list that appears.
How to Remove Guest Mode in Chrome Using CMD
If you have a shared device, there’s also way to remove the guest browsing feature completely. Follow the steps below to turn off Guest Mode in Chrome by executing a command.
1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator
In your computer’s search bar, type CMD to pull up the Command Prompt. Select it and click on Run as administrator.
2. Enter the Command to Disable Guest Mode
In the Command Prompt window, type the following command:
REG ADD HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome /v BrowserGuestModeEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0
Then press Enter. This command adds a registry entry that disables guest mode in Chrome.
3. Restart Chrome and Verify Guest Mode is Disabled
Close all open Chrome windows and re-open Chrome to apply the changes. Click on your profile icon or the three dots in the upper-right corner of the browser and ensure that the Guest option is no longer available.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to disable Guest Mode on Chrome. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to enable google chrome guest mode and how to enable chrome offline mode.