Ein Windows VPN für PC und Laptop herunterladen - Surfshark (2024)

FAQs

Can I use Surfshark VPN on laptop? ›

Yes, Surfshark VPN works on a PC, so feel free to download our VPN for Windows. We also have it on Android, iOS, MacOS, Linux, and FireTV.

Update or reinstall the application

You may have an outdated Surfshark application, which could make it harder to connect. Our team constantly bypasses various network restrictions with each release, so be sure to update your app.

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If you wish to connect to a specific country or region, you can pick from a long list of servers to connect to. As soon as you establish a VPN connection, Surfshark starts doing what VPNs do — it encrypts your traffic and changes your IP address to ensure a secure connection to the internet.

Find the connection status in the app

Connect to Surfshark VPN. The home screen of your Surfshark app is the first indication that a VPN connection is successful. If it says Connected and safe, your internet connection is protected. Here you can also see the protocol in use, your connection time and IP address.

A VPN connection is made through highly secure protocols at a level of encryption that has never been cracked. This, coupled with the anonymity of IP masking and location spoofing, renders your online presence nearly untraceable. If you or your organization handle sensitive information, then a VPN is a must.

Try to restart or reinstall your VPN extension for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, or other browser. Additionally, you can check if your chosen VPN provider offers limited features for its extensions. You can also check if you have the latest browser extension version or your browser's security settings.

You can download and use the Surfshark app on an unlimited number of devices. Since we do not have any bandwidth limitations, the number of devices used with one subscription does not affect the connection speed. Feel free to share your subscription with your family.

Surfshark's Linux app includes some basic privacy features, along with Dynamic Multihop, but doesn't include features like its CleanWeb ad and malware blocker, NoBorders mode, split-tunneling or a kill switch like its other apps do.

Should I leave my VPN on all the time? ›

Yes, you should leave your VPN on all the time. VPNs offer the best online security, so keeping it on will protect you against data leaks and cyberattacks, especially while you're using public Wi-Fi. It can also safeguard against intrusive snoopers such as ISPs or advertisers. Always use a VPN when you go online.

VPNs like Surfshark work best as “set-and-forget” applications, protecting your online privacy without hampering your day-to-day activities. The only time I would recommend turning off your VPN connection is when you're using an app or service that requires your actual location.

Premium VPNs (like Surfshark) rarely have a data cap. In other words, you can use them as much as your heart desires. However, a VPN data cap does not influence any other data caps. To use a VPN, you still need to use the internet.

Update the Surfshark app

You may have an outdated Surfshark application, which could have a hard time connecting. As various network restrictions are always created, our team is working on bypassing them in every single update.

While all VPNs slow down your connection, some do it more than others. With free VPN providers, you can expect your speed to decrease by 50% or even more. If you use a premium VPN provider like Surfshark and connect to a local VPN server, you can expect your connection speed to decrease by around 10-15%.

You can use Surfshark on as many devices as you like, as it offers unlimited simultaneous device connections for an affordable price.

Surfshark is a good VPN service provider that uses secure encryption, offers modern VPN protocols, and has a vast server infrastructure. This combination ensures the security and speed of your VPN connection.

Yes indeed. Having active Surfshark and Netflix subscriptions will allow you to securely view all of the content that Netflix offers.

At the moment, we have apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Fire TV. If the Surfshark VPN app can not be installed on your device, you can try setting up Surfshark Smart DNS feature. You can use Smart DNS on Apple TV (& other smart TVs), Xbox, and PlayStation.