Download a VPN Chrome extension & stay safe

A Chrome VPN extension is a VPN proxy extension that encrypts your browser traffic and masks your real IP address when you use Google Chrome. The Surfshark extension offers advanced features, including ad blocking, cookie pop-up blocking, and malware and data leak alerts.

These extensions, however, only safeguard browser traffic. For greater online privacy, use the Surfshark app.

Using a VPN extension on Chrome is a good idea because it can boost your online security and help keep your data private. The best VPN allows multiple simultaneous connections, offers unlimited bandwidth, has a verified no-logs policy, and is compatible with all major operating systems.

To add a VPN in Chrome, follow these steps:

1. Find your desired VPN in the Chrome Web Store.
2. Select the extension and click Add to Chrome.
3. Run the extension from your toolbar and connect to a VPN server.

Mobile versions of Google Chrome don’t support add-ons since the Chrome store was designed for desktop use. Install Surfshark’s standalone Android VPN app to encrypt all traffic coming to and going from your Android device.

Google Chrome on an iPhone doesn’t support proxies or add-ons, including VPNs. Instead, you can download Surfshark’s iOS app to get protection over all your internet traffic.

To find the best Chrome VPN for your needs, look for a tool that’s easy to use and combines high-speed servers, robust security features, and a user-friendly interface.

Also, you shouldn’t rely on a free VPN. A free VPN Chrome extension is more likely to be slower, offer limited protection, and lack a strict no-logs policy, so the best VPN for you will be a paid option like Surfshark.

To enable a VPN in Chrome, follow these steps:

1. Subscribe to a VPN service: select a provider like Surfshark and sign up for their service. 
2. Add the Chrome extension: install your VPN’s extension in the Chrome Web Store.
3. Log in and connect: click the Extensions icon in the Chrome toolbar, enter your credentials, and connect to your preferred server location.

To turn off a VPN proxy in Chrome, follow these steps:

1. Access your proxies: click the Extensions icon on your Chrome browser’s toolbar.
2. Find your VPN extension: locate the proxy you want to disable and click Manage Extension.

Disable the extension: toggle the top switch to the Off position. Once disabled, the proxy extension will no longer be active in your browser.

Google Chrome doesn’t come with a built-in free VPN provided by Google. However, it supports third-party extensions like Surfshark that can be added from the Chrome Web Store.

To change your IP address with Surfshark’s VPN for Chrome, simply log in, choose a server location from the list provided, and connect to the VPN. For any website you visit in your Chrome browser, it’ll now look like you’re visiting from your new IP address.

WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) leaks happen when a person tries to make a video or audio call with another person via a browser that uses the WebRTC protocol. The browser reveals your IP, even if a VPN browser extension is active.

WebRTC allows real-time communication between browsers without an intermediate server. Google developed this technology to enhance video and audio chats.

Surfshark’s Chrome extension has a built-in function that helps prevent WebRTC leaks. To check if it’s enabled, open the extension, click Settings, then VPN Settings, and toggle WebRTC on.

You can learn more about performing a WebRTC leak test here.