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We’ve built an industry-first self-healing server infrastructure that ensures even better VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection stability. This means that your VPN connection remains uninterrupted, even in the event of server maintenance, without requiring any manual intervention. Want to know more? Read along!
What is Surfshark Everlink?
Everlink is a patented (US11190491B1, US20240080302A1) VPN server infrastructure that makes your connection more stable and reliable. In the event of a server failure or maintenance, Everlink acts as a self-healing mechanism and revives your connection by reconfiguring the VPN tunnel without disconnecting you from the VPN service.
This means you get a smoother, more reliable experience — almost like having an infinite connection. And because you remain connected to the VPN the whole time, your data stays protected, and your IP (Internet Protocol) address stays hidden.
In addition to that, Surfshark Everlink servers are globally distributed and accessible via anycast IP addresses, ensuring that the Everlink service remains consistently available.
How does Everlink work?
Traditional VPNs establish a static tunnel between the client and a single server. However, if the VPN server you’re connected to has a problem (goes down or needs maintenance), your connection might drop, and you’d have to reconnect manually. That’s not ideal, especially when dealing with sensitive information or using public Wi-Fi.
Our new patented Surfshark Everlink technology changes that. When you connect to our VPN, you’re also connected to Everlink — an innovative server backup system. If the server you’re using has an issue, Everlink instantly and seamlessly reconfigures the VPN connection to another working server.
You don’t get disconnected, and your VPN protection stays intact. It’s all automatic, and you won’t even notice it happening.
Why is Everlink important?
VPN reliability has traditionally been reactive — relying on kill switches or manual reconnections to mitigate server failures. Everlink represents a proactive, infrastructure-level solution that eliminates the need for disconnection altogether. Everlink ensures you get:
- Fewer VPN connection drops;
- Better protection for your IP address;
- No interruptions during server maintenance.
How is Everlink different from a kill switch?
The difference between a kill switch and Everlink comes down to how they handle VPN interruptions. A kill switch is a reactive security measure that cuts your internet connection the moment your VPN drops. While effective, it disrupts service and requires you to reconnect manually.
Everlink, by contrast, is a proactive, self-healing system. Instead of terminating the connection, it revives it by reconfiguring the VPN tunnel without disconnecting and reconnecting you from the VPN service. That way, you maintain connectivity and security without any intervention. It’s a fundamentally different approach to VPN reliability.
How do you use Everlink?
Everlink is available by default with the WireGuard protocol on all platforms, including iOS, macOS, Windows, Android, and Linux. There’s no extra cost for existing Surfshark VPN users. Here’s how to check your selected connection protocol on major platforms:
- Open the Surfshark app;
- Select Settings;
- Go to VPN settings;
- Once there, select Protocol;
- See if you’re using the WireGuard or Automatic options.
We hope you’ll enjoy a more reliable VPN connection
We built Everlink because we know how important it is to stay connected and protected — whether you’re a student, journalist, or just a casual net browser.
You won’t see this innovation — and that’s the point. With Everlink, the infrastructure works silently in the background, delivering a seamless experience powered by cutting-edge, patented technology.
