Protect your real identity online
- Secure the privacy of your name and email
- Protect yourself from online stalking
- Keep your info out of data brokers' reach
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Alternative ID is part of Surfshark Starter
The Surfshark Starter plan comes with online security essentials — a VPN and Alternative ID. With these, you can surf the web without tracking, avoid public Wi-Fi risks, access websites while traveling, and guard your personal data.
Secure your connection
Enjoy your online adventures with 24/7 privacy protection by the award-winning Surfshark VPN
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Keep your personal data private
Create a brand new online identity and a proxy email with Alternative ID. Use it to shield your info, avoid data leaks and a spam-filled inbox.
Ad blocker
Block all ad banners, pop- ups, and videos, so you get a more streamlined and less cluttered browsing experience. CleanWeb 2.0 is available on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge extensions and the Surfshark app.
Cookie pop-up blocker
Our cookie pop-up blocker automatically declines consent pop-ups, so you can enjoy browsing the web without any annoying interruptions.
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