Alternative ID & Alternative Number
Generate an online name, email, & US phone number
- Mask your name and contact information
- Use generated data on sites you don’t trust
- Avoid spam, online stalking, and data leaks
Learn about Alternative ID and Number
What is Alternative ID?
Benefits of Alternative ID
Avoid giving out your personal info to one-time-use websites — use the auto-fill function to instantly fill out website sign-up forms.
Benefits of Alternative Number
Take your Alternative ID to the next level by purchasing a separate virtual phone number, available in addition to any Surfshark plan.
Disclaimer: Alternative Number is sold separately from Alternative ID and can be used exclusively to receive calls and messages. Only USA numbers are available at the moment. Does not support verification codes.
How to use Alternative ID & Number
Get Surfshark
To set up your Alternative ID, you should have an active Surfshark subscription plan and create an account.
Get SurfsharkSet up Alternative ID
Select Alternative ID on my.surfshark.com/alternative-id, provide the data you want to generate, and start using your new profile.
Download Surfshark extension
For the best experience, download a Surfshark extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge browsers. The extension now includes an auto-fill function.
Get Surfshark
To set up your Alternative Number, you should have an active Surfshark subscription plan and create an account.
Get SurfsharkUpgrade to Alternative Number
Go to my.surfshark.com/alternative-id. Press “Add to plan” in the Alternative Number field and upgrade your identity security. Alternative Number is sold separately on top of any Surfshark plan.
Set up Alternative Number
Once your purchase is completed, click “Set up” next to Alternative Number and generate your phone number.
Need more help? Check out this article on how to use Alternative ID.
Disclaimer: Our Terms of Service prohibit the unlawful use of Alternative ID that may violate laws or the ToS of other websites. You should always be aware of the applicable law and check websites' Terms of Service (ToS) when using Alternative ID.
Frequently asked questions
If you want to mask your phone number but still receive all messages and calls, try Surfshark’s Alternative Number.
It allows you to receive messages and calls to the Surfshark app without sharing your personal information with strangers. This way, you can shield your data, complete all necessary online verifications, reduce spam, and strengthen your privacy.
Using Alternative ID & Alternative Number is quite simple. You begin by inserting your preferences for gender, age, birth date, and country.
Using this information, we generate an alternative persona and an email address (you can customize them). We also create a USA number if you upgrade to the Alternative Number feature.
Once you have these details, you can use your Alternative ID and Alternative Number for as long as you like or get new details anytime.
You can use Alternative Number anywhere. It works globally as long as you have internet access.
However, at the moment, only USA numbers are available.