The Anonymous user mode lets you after you’ve logged in to hide your personality, so no one can relate your question to your account. You might use it when you want more people to be able to see your question and help, but keep your personal/company anonymity for security or other reasons.
How to enter anonymous mode
To enter anonymous mode:
- Click your avatar in the site header.
- Navigate to the user menu using the person icon
- Select the “Enter Anonymous Mode” option:
After selecting anonymous mode, a new username and avatar will be generated:
The username will follow the format anonymous plus a number, such as anonymous1. The first anonymous user created on the site will simply be anonymous without a number.
Reply or create topics
When you are in anonymous mode, any topics or replies you create will be posted under your generated anonymous username. No details will connect your anonymous user to your regular account.
Exit anonymous mode
To exit anonymous mode and return to your regular user account:
- Click your avatar in the site header.
- Navigate to the user menu using the person icon
- Select “Exit Anonymous Mode”:
