Surfshark

What is Surfshark?

Surfshark is a virtual private network provider built around one clear difference from most competitors: a single subscription covers an unlimited number of devices. Instead of paying more to add a fourth or fifth device, or juggling separate logins for a laptop, phone and tablet, everyone on the account connects under the same plan. The core function is the same as any VPN — it encrypts your connection and routes it through a server you choose — but the licensing model makes it a practical option for households, freelancers with multiple devices, or small teams sharing one account.

Key features

• Unlimited devices. No cap on how many phones, laptops or tablets can connect simultaneously under one subscription.
• CleanWeb. A built-in ad, tracker and malicious-site blocker that runs alongside the VPN connection.
• Bypasser (split tunneling). Choose specific apps or sites that skip the VPN, useful for services that don’t work well with VPN traffic.
• Static IP option. Useful when a service you rely on flags or blocks connections from constantly rotating addresses.
• Multihop connections. Routes traffic through two VPN locations for an extra layer of routing obscurity.
• Apps across major platforms. Desktop and mobile apps, plus browser extensions, cover most day-to-day setups without manual configuration.

How to get started

1. Visit the official Surfshark website and choose a subscription.
2. Create an account and install the app on each device you want to protect.
3. Sign in on every device — there is no extra charge for additional devices.
4. Turn on CleanWeb and set up Bypasser for any apps that need to stay outside the VPN.
5. Pick a server location manually, or use the quick-connect option for the fastest available server.

Who Surfshark is for

Families or shared households that want to protect every device without buying multiple plans, freelancers who move between a work laptop, personal phone and a tablet, and small teams that want simple, shared VPN access without managing per-seat licenses. It also suits anyone who mainly wants a VPN for everyday privacy and ad blocking rather than advanced enterprise features.

It’s a reasonable option too for a solo freelancer who simply owns more devices than average: a work laptop, a personal laptop, a phone and a tablet can all stay connected at once without checking a device counter or paying more as the list grows.

Tips for getting the most from it

• Add every device to the account. Since there’s no device limit, there’s little reason to leave a phone or secondary laptop unprotected.
• Set a strong shared password if the account is used by a team. Create one with the free password generator and store it in a password manager rather than a shared document.
• Verify your connection. After connecting, check the what is my IP tool to confirm the VPN is active and showing the expected server location.
• Use Bypasser for banking or work apps that behave oddly over VPN, rather than disconnecting the whole VPN.

Surfshark vs alternatives

NordVPN generally has a larger server network and is often rated slightly faster on benchmark tests, which matters more for latency-sensitive work. Proton VPN is based in Switzerland, comes from the makers of Proton Mail, and has a genuinely free tier, which suits anyone who wants to test a VPN with no subscription first. Surfshark’s main edge over both is the unlimited-device model, which becomes clearly cheaper once you’re protecting more than two or three devices.

Is Surfshark worth it?

For a single user with one device, the unlimited-device pricing model matters less, and it’s worth comparing against competitors on speed and server locations instead. For a family, freelancer with several devices, or a small team, Surfshark’s lack of a device cap is a genuine practical advantage that can simplify billing and setup considerably. Look at the wider deals catalog to weigh it against other VPN and privacy options before subscribing.