> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.browseract.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Browser Modes & Profiles > This guide covers advanced browser controls for users running automation in production or at scale. #### 1.Standard Browser * **Positioning** Designed to simulate **long-term, stable real-user behavior**. * **How it works** Each workflow is assigned a **fixed Browser ID** Cookies, cache, and browsing history are automatically stored The same browser environment is reused across runs * Use **Standard Browser** when: * **Your workflow requires logging into an account and staying logged in** (e.g. dashboards, admin panels, social platforms) * **The same workflow runs repeatedly over time** (daily, weekly, or event-triggered automation) * **You want websites to see a consistent, returning user** instead of a new visitor on every run * **Session stability matters more than anonymity** (fewer re-logins, fewer verification prompts) **Not recommended for** * High-frequency account switching * Strong anonymity or one-off scraping tasks Image #### 2.Private Browser * **Positioning** Designed for **fully isolated, temporary browser environments**. * **How it works** Each run starts with a clean browser instance No cookies, cache, or browsing history are saved Browser data is destroyed after the task completes Use **Private Browser** when: * **You are scraping or browsing public pages without login** (search results, product listings, content pages) * **Each run should be fully isolated from previous runs** (no cookies, no session reuse) * You want to avoid cross-session tracking or data accumulation * You are testing multiple scenarios where persistence is unnecessary **⚠️ Switching Reminder**: When switching from Standard Mode to Private Mode, the system will prompt: **"Historical browser data will be cleared."**