Applications can be launched using the Command Prompt. Mozilla Firefox is one of the applications that can open in different modes through Command Prompt. You can launch it in Private Browsing mode or launch a specific website.
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In this guide, we will show you how you can open Mozilla Firefox in different modes using Command Prompt.
Launch Mozilla Firefox Using Command Prompt
Here’s how you can launch Mozilla Firefox using Command Prompt:
First, open Command Prompt by typing “cmd” in the Windows Search bar on the taskbar. Open the app from the search results.
In Command Prompt type the following command, and press Enter:
start firefox
Mozilla Firefox will be launched.
Open a Specific Site in Firefox Using Command Prompt
Enter the following command in Command Prompt to launch Firefox with a specific site:
start firefox <website>
Instead of <website>, type the name of the website to open when Firefox will be launched.
start firefox www.askcaty.com
Launch Firefox in Private Browsing Mode Using Command Prompt
Enter the following command in Command Prompt to launch Firefox in Private Browsing Mode:
start firefox -private
Firefox will be launched in Private Browsing Mode.
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