{"id":28203,"date":"2024-12-01T13:24:25","date_gmt":"2024-12-01T13:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/?p=28203"},"modified":"2026-08-12T14:43:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T11:43:23","slug":"how-to-use-surfshark-vpn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/es\/how-to-use-surfshark-vpn","title":{"rendered":"C\u00f3mo usar Surfshark VPN 2026: Caracter\u00edsticas, configuraci\u00f3n y consejos profesionales."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id='quick-start'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group quick-start-logo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image145670_1823cb-0d.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image145670_1823cb-0d .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:350px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image145670_1823cb-0d.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image145670_1823cb-0d .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image145670_1823cb-0d figure{max-width:350px;}.kb-image145670_1823cb-0d .image-is-svg, .kb-image145670_1823cb-0d .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image145670_1823cb-0d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image145670_1823cb-0d\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/CTA-90.png\" alt=\"Surfshark logo\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-7582\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This guide covers every Surfshark feature:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#getting-started-with-surfshark\">Getting Started<\/a> \u2014 Create your Surfshark account and install the app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-surfshark-antivirus\">Surfshark Antivirus<\/a> \u2014 Real-time malware scanning built into the same Surfshark app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-surfshark-search\">Surfshark Search<\/a> \u2014 Ad-free, log-free search results with no personalised bias<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-surfshark-alert\">Surfshark Alert<\/a> \u2014 Breach monitoring for your email, ID and credit cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-surfshark-alternative-id\">Surfshark Alternative ID<\/a> \u2014 A generated name and forwarding email for risky signups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-surfshark-dedicated-ip\">Surfshark Dedicated IP<\/a> \u2014 A static IP address that avoids constant security checks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-surfshark-dns-leak-checker\">Surfshark DNS Leak Checker<\/a> \u2014 A one-click DNS leak test you can run any time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-surfshark-ip-address-checker\">Surfshark IP Address Checker<\/a> \u2014 Shows the IP address, city and provider sites can see<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-surfshark-vpn\">Surfshark VPN<\/a> \u2014 The core tunnel with over 3,200 servers in 100 countries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time needed:<\/strong> 5 minutes per feature<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also in this guide:<\/strong> <a href=\"#surfshark-pro-tips-and-shortcuts\">Pro Tips<\/a> | <a href=\"#surfshark-common-mistakes-to-avoid\">Common Mistakes<\/a> | <a href=\"#surfshark-troubleshooting\">Troubleshooting<\/a> | <a href=\"#surfshark-pricing\">Pricing<\/a> | <a href=\"#surfshark-vs-alternatives\">Alternatives<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Why Trust This Guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have run Surfshark <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn-for-travel\" title=\"VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VPN<\/a> as my daily virtual private network for two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every screen here comes from my own account, not a press kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fahim-AI-2-5.png\" alt=\"Surfshark VPN feature overview\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plenty of people search for how to use SurfsharkVPN and stop at the connect button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That button is maybe a fifth of what you paid for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide walks through the whole Surfshark app, feature by feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='surfshark-vpn-tutorial'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surfshark VPN Tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This How to use Surfshark VPN tutorial covers setup, every tool in the Surfshark app, and the vpn settings worth changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cta-box-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c446116b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-logo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image145670_1823cb-0d.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image145670_1823cb-0d .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:350px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image145670_1823cb-0d.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image145670_1823cb-0d .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image145670_1823cb-0d figure{max-width:350px;}.kb-image145670_1823cb-0d .image-is-svg, .kb-image145670_1823cb-0d .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image145670_1823cb-0d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image145670_1823cb-0d\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/CTA-90.png\" alt=\"Surfshark logo\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-7582\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"cta-box-title wp-block-paragraph\">Surfshark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-description wp-block-paragraph\">Protect every device you own with one Surfshark account. Over 3,200 vpn servers in 100 countries, unlimited simultaneous connections, and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Plans start near $2 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-buttons is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/surfshark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRY SURFSHARK NOW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/surfshark\">READ FULL REVIEW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/surfsharkvpn-alternatives\">SURFSHARK ALTERNATIVES \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='getting-started-with-surfshark'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" id=\"getting-started-with-surfshark\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started with Surfshark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do this once and every feature below unlocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It takes about three minutes to set up Surfshark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-create-your-surfshark-account'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Create Your Surfshark Account<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to the Surfshark website and pick a plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter your email, set a password, then choose a payment method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cards, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn-for-crypto-trading\" title=\"crypto\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149036\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crypto<\/a> all work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> A confirmation email lands in your <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/inbox-placement-tool\" title=\"inbox\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149028\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">inbox<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-download-surfshark-and-install-the-app'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Download Surfshark and Install the App<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grab the installer from the site, Google Play or the Apple App Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surfshark works on Windows, macOS, Linux, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ai-assistants-for-android\" title=\"Android\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149031\">Android<\/a> and iOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Surfshark VPN app looks nearly identical on mobile <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn-for-multiple-devices\" title=\"devices\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">devices<\/a> and desktops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One login covers an unlimited number of devices, including a smart tv and other devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is how the setup felt in practice:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image4b8644_88f5fe .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4b8644_88f5fe size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Secure-your-internet-connection-in-Surfshark.png\" alt=\"Surfshark Personal Experience\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> The main screen loads after you install the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-log-in-and-connect-to-the-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Log In and Connect to the VPN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sign in with the account details you just created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press the quick connect button and wait for the green badge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using a VPN on <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/accounting-software-for-hotels\" title=\"hotel\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hotel<\/a> and airport Wi-Fi is the biggest single win for online safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Done:<\/strong> Your vpn connection is live and every feature below is ready.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/surfshark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Surfshark now<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-surfshark-antivirus'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" id=\"how-to-use-surfshark-antivirus\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use Surfshark Antivirus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Surfshark Antivirus<\/strong> lets you scan files and drives for malware without paying for a second <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-password-manager\" title=\"security\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149030\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">security<\/a> app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-open-the-antivirus-tab'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Open the Antivirus Tab<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Launch the Surfshark desktop app and click Antivirus in the left menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Windows and macOS both support it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-run-your-first-scan'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Run Your First Scan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pick Quick Scan for a fast check of common malware hiding spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagee29c10_657d05 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagee29c10_657d05 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Surfshark-Antivirus.png\" alt=\"Surfshark Antivirus\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> A green shield and a clean scan report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-set-a-schedule'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Set a Schedule<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turn on scheduled scans so the tool runs while you sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> Your device is scanned and protected in the background.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Keep real-time protection on. It costs almost nothing in CPU and catches threats during downloads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/surfshark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Surfshark now<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-surfshark-search'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" id=\"how-to-use-surfshark-search\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use Surfshark Search<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Surfshark Search<\/strong> lets you search the web with no ads and no logs of your online activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-open-the-search-tool'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Open the Search Tool<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click Search in the Surfshark app or open the web version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-type-your-query'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Type Your Query<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the search bar exactly as you would with Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagec38987_e0c6c3 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagec38987_e0c6c3 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Surfshark-Search.png\" alt=\"Surfshark Search\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> Clean results with zero sponsored blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-compare-the-results'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Compare the Results<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Results stay organic because nothing is tuned to your profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> You get search results that nobody logged against your name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Use Search for price checks. Airlines and shops cannot see your history, so you dodge inflated repeat-visit prices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/surfshark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Surfshark now<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-surfshark-alert'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" id=\"how-to-use-surfshark-alert\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use Surfshark Alert<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Surfshark Alert<\/strong> lets you watch your email, ID and cards and warn you the moment they leak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-add-your-email'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Add Your Email<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open Alert and enter the address you use for banking and shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-add-cards-and-id-numbers'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Add Cards and ID Numbers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add credit card and personal ID details you want monitored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imageefdfaf_669981 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imageefdfaf_669981 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Surfshark-Alert.png\" alt=\"Surfshark Alert\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> Each monitored item shows a status badge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-turn-on-notifications'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Turn On Notifications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow email alerts so a breach reaches you within minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> You hear about a leak before criminals finish using it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Add old email addresses too. Dormant accounts leak most often and still hold password reset links.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/surfshark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Surfshark now<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-surfshark-alternative-id'  id=\"boomdevs_19\" id=\"how-to-use-surfshark-alternative-id\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use Surfshark Alternative ID<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alternative ID<\/strong> lets you generate a spare identity and email so your real inbox stays clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-generate-the-identity'  id=\"boomdevs_20\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Generate the Identity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open Alternative ID and pick a gender, age range and country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-create-the-forwarding-email'  id=\"boomdevs_21\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Create the Forwarding Email<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surfshark builds an inbox that forwards to your real address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3c3852_37f906 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3c3852_37f906 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Alternative-ID-Number.png\" alt=\"Surfshark Alternative ID\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> A generated profile with a working forwarding address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-use-it-at-signup'  id=\"boomdevs_22\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Use It at Signup<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paste the alias into newsletters, trials and forums you do not trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> Marketing spam hits the alias instead of your main inbox.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Rotate the alias every few months. Any spam that survives tells you exactly which site sold your <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/alaya-ai\" title=\"data\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">data<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/surfshark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Surfshark now<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-surfshark-dedicated-ip'  id=\"boomdevs_23\" id=\"how-to-use-surfshark-dedicated-ip\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use Surfshark Dedicated IP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dedicated IP<\/strong> lets you keep one static IP address that banks and work portals will trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-add-it-to-your-plan'  id=\"boomdevs_24\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Add It to Your Plan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the Dedicated IP tab and choose a country from the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-assign-the-ip'  id=\"boomdevs_25\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Assign the IP<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confirm the purchase and the address is tied to your Surfshark account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagea2effa_724b9d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagea2effa_724b9d size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dedicated-IP-in-Surfshark.png\" alt=\"Surfshark Dedicated IP\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> The same IP address every single session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-connect-through-it'  id=\"boomdevs_26\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Connect Through It<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the dedicated entry instead of a shared server before logging in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> Bank logins and office tools stop flagging you as suspicious.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Use the dedicated address only for banking. Keep shared VPN servers for browsing so nothing links back to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/surfshark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Surfshark now<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-surfshark-dns-leak-checker'  id=\"boomdevs_27\" id=\"how-to-use-surfshark-dns-leak-checker\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use Surfshark DNS Leak Checker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DNS Leak Checker<\/strong> lets you confirm your DNS requests stay inside the tunnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-connect-first'  id=\"boomdevs_28\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Connect First<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open a server location and wait for the connected badge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-run-the-test'  id=\"boomdevs_29\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Run the Test<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Load the DNS leak checker page and start the scan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to know if your VPN is really working? (IP and DNS leak test)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nOdc52BpVfQ?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> No entry showing your home country or provider name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-read-the-server-list'  id=\"boomdevs_30\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Read the Server List<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every listed DNS server should sit in your chosen country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> You have proof the tunnel is holding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Run tests again after every Windows update. Updates love to reset network adapters and break DNS routing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/surfshark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Surfshark now<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-surfshark-ip-address-checker'  id=\"boomdevs_31\" id=\"how-to-use-surfshark-ip-address-checker\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use Surfshark IP Address Checker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IP Address Checker<\/strong> lets you see exactly what websites read about you before and after you connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-check-while-disconnected'  id=\"boomdevs_32\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Check While Disconnected<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the checker with the tunnel off and note your real details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-connect-and-refresh'  id=\"boomdevs_33\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Connect and Refresh<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turn the VPN on, reload the page and compare the two readings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/fyWU5tWAR-Y?si=tQiCSdDCro4jPSB7\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> A new IP address and a new city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-confirm-the-change'  id=\"boomdevs_34\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Confirm the Change<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">City, country and provider should all match the server you picked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> Your actual location is hidden from every site you visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Screenshot both readings. Support teams fix connection issues far faster when you show them the before and after.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/surfshark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Surfshark now<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-surfshark-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_35\" id=\"how-to-use-surfshark-vpn\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use Surfshark VPN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Surfshark VPN<\/strong> lets you hide your IP address and encrypt everything you do on any network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-hit-quick-connect'  id=\"boomdevs_36\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Hit Quick Connect<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press the Quick-connect button and the app picks the fastest server for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It takes about two seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-or-pick-a-country'  id=\"boomdevs_37\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Or Pick a Country<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open Locations and use the search bar to find a specific country or city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Use Surfshark VPN \ud83d\udd25 The Only Surfshark Tutorial You\u2019ll Need! (2026)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2V00hByv_mY?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> A green Connected badge and a new IP address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-layer-on-the-extras'  id=\"boomdevs_38\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Layer On the Extras<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Switch on CleanWeb, MultiHop, Bypasser or NoBorders from the same screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> Your internet traffic is encrypted end to end.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Dynamic MultiHop routes traffic through two different VPN servers. Slower, but nearly impossible to trace back to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/surfshark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Surfshark now<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='surfshark-pro-tips-and-shortcuts'  id=\"boomdevs_39\" id=\"surfshark-pro-tips-and-shortcuts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surfshark Pro Tips and Shortcuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two years of daily use taught me these shortcuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Keyboard Shortcuts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Action<\/th><th>Shortcut<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Open the Surfshark desktop app<\/td><td>Click the Surfshark logo in the system tray<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quick connect to the fastest server<\/td><td>Ctrl + Shift + C (Windows)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Disconnect the tunnel<\/td><td>Ctrl + Shift + D (Windows)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jump to the settings menu<\/td><td>Ctrl + , (macOS: Cmd + ,)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Hidden Features Most People Miss<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Auto connect:<\/strong> Set the app to launch and connect when your device starts or joins Wi-Fi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bypasser:<\/strong> Open the settings tab and route banking apps around the tunnel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rotating IP:<\/strong> Changes your address periodically without dropping the connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Two-factor authentication:<\/strong> Turn on 2FA in account settings so nobody hijacks your subscription.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Browser extensions:<\/strong> Chrome, Firefox and Edge add-ons block ads on a single tab only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other cool features sit one click deeper than most people ever look.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/surfshark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Surfshark now<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='surfshark-common-mistakes-to-avoid'  id=\"boomdevs_40\" id=\"surfshark-common-mistakes-to-avoid\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surfshark Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Mistake #1: Leaving the Kill Switch Off<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u274c Wrong:<\/strong> Trusting the app to fail safely when the vpn connection drops.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Right:<\/strong> Turn on the kill switch in advanced settings so traffic stops instead of leaking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Mistake #2: Always Picking the Nearest Server<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u274c Wrong:<\/strong> Assuming the closest of the server locations is always quickest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Right:<\/strong> Run a speed test inside the app and connect to whatever actually wins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Mistake #3: Protecting One Machine Only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u274c Wrong:<\/strong> Installing it on a laptop and leaving phones and tablets exposed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Right:<\/strong> Surfshark offers unlimited simultaneous connections, so protect multiple devices with one login.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/surfshark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Surfshark now<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='surfshark-troubleshooting'  id=\"boomdevs_41\" id=\"surfshark-troubleshooting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surfshark Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Problem: Streaming Services Still Block You<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cause:<\/strong> That server IP address is on a known blocklist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fix:<\/strong> Switch to another city in the same country and clear your browser cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Problem: The Internet Connection Feels Slow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cause:<\/strong> You are on a distant server or a heavier vpn protocol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fix:<\/strong> Switch to WireGuard in settings and pick a nearer location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Problem: A Site Blocks Your Traffic Completely<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cause:<\/strong> Some banks reject any address that is not your usual one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fix:<\/strong> Add that site to Bypasser, or buy a dedicated IP for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Note:<\/strong> If none of these help, Surfshark support answers live chat within minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/surfshark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Surfshark now<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='what-is-surfshark'  id=\"boomdevs_42\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Surfshark?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Surfshark<\/strong> is a vpn service that hides your ip address and encrypts your internet traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of it as a sealed tunnel between your device and the wider internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your internet service provider sees encrypted noise instead of your online activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That secure connection is the base of your online privacy and your online security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Does a VPN work the same on phones? Yes, same app and same login.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch this quick overview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It includes these key features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Surfshark Antivirus:<\/strong> Real-time malware scanning built into the same Surfshark app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surfshark Search:<\/strong> Ad-free, log-free search results with no personalised bias<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surfshark Alert:<\/strong> Breach monitoring for your email, ID and credit cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alternative ID:<\/strong> A generated name and forwarding email for risky signups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dedicated IP:<\/strong> A static IP address that avoids constant security checks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DNS Leak Checker:<\/strong> A one-click DNS leak test you can run any time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IP Address Checker:<\/strong> Shows the IP address, city and provider sites can see<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surfshark VPN:<\/strong> The core tunnel with over 3,200 servers in 100 countries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The benefits stack up quickly across your whole digital life:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image9e347e_1d22cc .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9e347e_1d22cc size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Benefits-of-Surfshark.png\" alt=\"Surfshark Top Benefits\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a full review, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/surfshark\">Surfshark review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the dashboard you will spend most of your time in:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image8c8b12_eb9ccf .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8c8b12_eb9ccf size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-1-60-1280x687.png\" alt=\"Surfshark homepage\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/surfshark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Surfshark now<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='surfshark-pricing'  id=\"boomdevs_43\" id=\"surfshark-pricing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surfshark Pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is what Surfshark costs in 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>24 Months +3 Extra<\/td><td>$1.99\/month<\/td><td>Anyone certain they want a long-term vpn provider<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12 Months +3 Extra<\/td><td>$3.19\/month<\/td><td>A full year of cover without the longest commitment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 Month<\/td><td>$15.45\/month<\/td><td>Short trips abroad or testing before you commit<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free trial:<\/strong> A 7-day Surfshark free trial runs on macOS, iOS and Android.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Money-back guarantee:<\/strong> Every plan carries a 30-day money-back guarantee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the current pricing page:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image4e6ff2_1e5fc5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4e6ff2_1e5fc5 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-65-980x253.png\" alt=\"Surfshark Pricing\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Best Value:<\/strong> 24 Months +3 Extra \u2014 under $2 per month for unlimited devices.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/surfshark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Surfshark now<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='surfshark-vs-alternatives'  id=\"boomdevs_44\" id=\"surfshark-vs-alternatives\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surfshark vs Alternatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So how does Surfshark stack up against the rest of the market?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch this comparison:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Surfshark Alternative ID Review 2026 - Does It Work? ( + Surfshark Alternative Number )\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y-1xoI4WV3o?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Tool<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Rating<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Surfshark<\/strong><\/td><td>Unlimited devices on a budget<\/td><td>$1.99\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/nordvpn\" title=\"NordVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NordVPN<\/a><\/td><td>Raw speed<\/td><td>$3.39\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/expressvpn\" title=\"ExpressVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ExpressVPN<\/a><\/td><td>Ease of use<\/td><td>$6.67\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proton VPN<\/td><td>Free tier and Swiss privacy<\/td><td>$4.99\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/cyberghost\" title=\"CyberGhost\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CyberGhost<\/a><\/td><td>Streaming services<\/td><td>$2.19\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/purevpn\" title=\"PureVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PureVPN<\/a><\/td><td>Cheap long plans<\/td><td>$2.11\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Private Internet Access<\/td><td>Advanced settings<\/td><td>$2.03\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/mcafee-vpn\" title=\"McAfee\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McAfee<\/a> VPN<\/td><td>Antivirus bundles<\/td><td>$4.17\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 3.6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Quick picks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best overall:<\/strong> Surfshark \u2014 unlimited devices at the lowest long-term price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best budget:<\/strong> PureVPN \u2014 cheapest multi-year deal if you skip the extras.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for beginners:<\/strong> ExpressVPN \u2014 the simplest app on any operating system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for streaming services:<\/strong> CyberGhost \u2014 servers labelled by platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">\ud83c\udfaf Surfshark Alternatives<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for Surfshark alternatives? Here are the top options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\ude80 <strong>NordVPN:<\/strong> Bigger server network and faster speeds, but it costs noticeably more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>ExpressVPN:<\/strong> Premium apps and superb support at roughly triple the price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfa8 <strong>PureVPN:<\/strong> Cheap long plans with a solid streaming record and port forwarding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u26a1 <strong>Proton VPN:<\/strong> Swiss privacy law plus the only genuinely usable free tier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd12 <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/privadovpn\" title=\"PrivadoVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PrivadoVPN<\/a>:<\/strong> Small Swiss provider with a free plan and simple apps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udde0 <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/adguard-vpn\" title=\"AdGuard VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AdGuard VPN<\/a>:<\/strong> Built by an ad-blocking company, so filtering is its strong suit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udc76 <strong>VirtualShield:<\/strong> Beginner-friendly setup with hands-on onboarding help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfe2 <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/strongvpn\" title=\"StrongVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149032\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StrongVPN<\/a>:<\/strong> Reliable for routers and older operating system builds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd27 <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/fastestvpn\" title=\"FastestVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FastestVPN<\/a>:<\/strong> Rock-bottom lifetime deals if you accept a smaller network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf1f <strong>Aura VPN:<\/strong> Bundled with identity theft protection for families.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2b50 <strong>CyberGhost:<\/strong> Streaming-labelled servers make picking the right one effortless.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfaf <strong>McAfee VPN:<\/strong> Makes sense only if you already pay for McAfee antivirus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcbc <strong>Private Internet Access:<\/strong> Open-source apps and huge configuration depth for tinkerers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcca <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/mysterium-vpn\" title=\"Mysterium\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mysterium<\/a>:<\/strong> Decentralised node network for people who distrust central providers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd25 <strong>SafeShell VPN:<\/strong> Focused on unblocking regional streaming services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udded <strong>Oyster VPN:<\/strong> Budget newcomer with unlimited devices and simple pricing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the full list, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/surfsharkvpn-alternatives\">Surfshark alternatives<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">\u2694\ufe0f Surfshark Compared<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is how Surfshark handles each rival head to head:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Surfshark vs NordVPN:<\/strong> Nord wins on raw speed. Surfshark wins on price and device count.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surfshark vs ExpressVPN:<\/strong> Express has slicker apps. Surfshark costs a third as much.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surfshark vs PureVPN:<\/strong> Similar price. Surfshark has the better audit history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surfshark vs Proton VPN:<\/strong> Proton has a free tier. Surfshark has more countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surfshark vs PrivadoVPN:<\/strong> Privado is smaller and slower. Surfshark covers more locations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surfshark vs AdGuard VPN:<\/strong> AdGuard blocks ads better. Surfshark does far more overall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surfshark vs VirtualShield:<\/strong> VirtualShield is simpler. Surfshark gives you real control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surfshark vs StrongVPN:<\/strong> StrongVPN suits routers. Surfshark suits phones and laptops better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surfshark vs FastestVPN:<\/strong> FastestVPN is cheaper upfront. Surfshark is more reliable long term.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surfshark vs Aura VPN:<\/strong> Aura bundles identity tools. Surfshark&#8217;s tunnel is stronger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surfshark vs CyberGhost:<\/strong> CyberGhost labels streaming servers. Surfshark handles more devices at once.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surfshark vs McAfee VPN:<\/strong> McAfee is a bolt-on. Surfshark is a proper VPN provider.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surfshark vs Private Internet Access:<\/strong> <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/private-internet-access\" title=\"PIA\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PIA<\/a> offers deeper settings. Surfshark is easier for beginners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surfshark vs Mysterium:<\/strong> Mysterium is decentralised and unpredictable. Surfshark is consistent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/surfshark-vs-safeshell-vpn\" title=\"Surfshark vs SafeShell VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149029\">Surfshark vs SafeShell VPN<\/a>:<\/strong> SafeShell targets streaming only. Surfshark covers privacy too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surfshark vs Oyster VPN:<\/strong> Oyster is newer and untested. Surfshark has years of audits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137317_40e85c-1c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/surfshark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Surfshark now<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='start-using-surfshark-now'  id=\"boomdevs_45\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start Using Surfshark Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You now know how to use Surfshark end to end:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 Surfshark Antivirus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Surfshark Search<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Surfshark Alert<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Alternative ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Dedicated IP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 DNS Leak Checker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 IP Address Checker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Surfshark VPN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Next step:<\/strong> Pick one feature and try it today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people start with the tunnel itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good vpn should cover every screen in the house, not one laptop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connect once, run a leak test, and you are done in five minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137317_0edc8e-89{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137317_0edc8e-89 .kt-btn-wrap-0 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wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/surfshark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Surfshark now<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='frequently-asked-questions'  id=\"boomdevs_46\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">How do I use Surfshark VPN?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Install Surfshark, log in, then press Quick Connect. The app picks the fastest server and encrypts your internet traffic <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/instantly-ai\" title=\"instantly\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">instantly<\/a>. Pick a country manually from the Locations tab instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">How do I know if my Surfshark VPN is working?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Run the IP address checker and the DNS leak checker while connected. A new IP address and foreign DNS servers confirm your encrypted connection is live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">How to use a VPN for beginners?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create an account, download the app for your operating system, log in and hit connect. That is the whole process. Everything else is optional fine-tuning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Do you leave Surfshark on all the time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. I keep auto connect enabled so the tunnel starts with my device. Use Bypasser to exclude banking apps that dislike foreign IP addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">What are the downsides of Surfshark?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renewal prices jump sharply after the first term. 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