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What is a VPN for Windows, and why use Surfshark?

What is a VPN for Windows, and why use Surfshark?

A VPN app for Windows is VPN software on Microsoft’s operating system. This means all online data transmitted from the Windows device is encrypted.

With Surfshark VPN, you can:

  • Change your Internet Protocol (IP) address
  • Browse the web privately
  • Connect to your home region’s internet from anywhere
  • Access the internet safely on public unsecured Wi-Fi

How to set up a VPN on Windows

Create an account

1. Create an account

Choose a suitable pricing plan and subscribe to Surfshark.

Install the app

2. Install the app

You’ll need to download the installer for the Windows version.

Connect and surf

3. Connect and surf!

Connecting to the server closest to your physical location means the fastest VPN experience.

Manual setup for Windows VPN

Need a more hands-on method? Surfshark can be set up manually on Windows PCs and laptops. Our support articles will guide you through the process depending on your approach:

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Embrace the potential of a Windows VPN app

Personalize your security with Bypasser

Personalize your security with Bypasser

Bypasser allows you to access local websites and applications. How?

Accessing some local websites and apps is only possible with your actual IP address; that’s why they don’t work with a running VPN. To deal with the inconvenience, Surfshark has a split tunneling feature called the Bypasser — you can choose which apps skip the VPN encryption. Be the lord of your internet connection domain.

Achieve uninterrupted privacy with Kill Switch

Your browsing remains private even if your VPN connection drops.

Kill Switch stops you from leaking unencrypted data and surfing without safeguards. It’s an automatic safety net feature (available on the VPN app for Windows) that disconnects you from the internet if the VPN connection drops.

Achieve uninterrupted privacy with Kill Switch
Avoid malicious ads with CleanWeb

Avoid malicious ads with CleanWeb

Get to surf without ads.

Life would be a little less comfortable without an ad blocker. That’s why Surfshark VPN has this nifty feature called CleanWeb, which blocks malicious ads and trackers. That’s building up another layer of defense against intrusive internet marketing!

Ensure peak connection speeds with your own speed test

Check how quick your internet speed is!

Worried about a server’s speed? The Windows app has a baked-in speed test utility to analyze the connection to any Surfshark server. This way, you can always choose the best speed.

Ensure peak connection speeds with your own speed test
Save your eyes with dark mode

Save your eyes with dark mode

With the dark mode, your eyesight is under less stress.

A small but necessary feature of the Windows app is the dark mode. Only vaguely related to the Dark Side, it cuts down on the number of photons searing your retinas as you’re looking for the one server that would safely navigate you to the website for your fancy.

Get double protection with Dynamic MultiHop servers

You’re harder to track because your internet is routed through two servers for added security.

We’ve made Dynamic MultiHop more convenient — you can choose the two servers yourself. And in some cases, it could even improve your VPN speed by routing your traffic via faster network connections.

Get double protection with Dynamic MultiHop servers

A VPN for PC with the fastest servers

Surfshark maintains 3200+ servers in 100 countries around the world. This ensures servers aren’t overcrowded, letting you connect to a nearby VPN server for the best speed.

RAM-only VPN servers

RAM-only VPN servers

We don’t track or collect your personal data. But if someone tries to seize that information by taking the server itself, all of it would be gone the second a server is disconnected from the power supply. That’s the beauty of RAM-only!

10Gbps server ports

10Gbps server ports

Each of our high-speed servers has at least a single 10Gbps. Moreover, we’re currently updating the infrastructure to make every port on every server to 10Gbps.

Should I use a free VPN for PC?

Free VPNs can be tempting, but saving financially often means sacrificing privacy. A free VPN for PC service doesn’t have the resources to provide top-notch service.

No activity logs

No activity logs

Many free VPNs rely on selling your data to keep their service running. A secure VPN service would never do that.

Modern protocols

Modern protocols

Modern protocols are optimized to deal with the newest threats and work with the latest systems. Free VPNs don’t offer them.

Unlimited data

Unlimited data

Free PC VPNs limit how long you can be connected or how much data you can download. Premium VPNs don’t.

Prioritizing security

Prioritizing security

A paid VPN app has the resources to put your security first. Free Windows VPNs simply do not.

Thousands of servers

Thousands of servers

More servers mean they’ll be less crowded, resulting in a faster connection. Paid VPNs have significantly more servers than free ones.

Good speeds

Good speeds

Maintaining fast servers and minimizing speed drops takes a lot of resources — resources that free PC VPNs don’t have.

Audited and certified security

At Surfshark, we're committed to your online security and privacy. Trust in our VPN service isn't just expected — it's verified, certified, and independently audited.

We have a warrant canary

We have a warrant canary

We value transparency and privacy — here’s a canary to show that we've never had a data breach or shared users' private information.

The Deloitte audit

The Deloitte audit

We can prove you can trust us. Deloitte has verified our server configuration, deployment process, VPN server configuration, API, SDN, and employees. You can check the report for yourself.

A privacy policy you can check beforehand

A privacy policy you can check beforehand

We aim to give you privacy, and we’re open and honest about our privacy policy (as ironic as that sounds).

Experts recognize us

VPN Solution of the Year at CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards 2022

VPN Solution of the Year at CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards 2022

PCWorld Verified Product 2022 (Poland)

PCWorld Verified Product 2022 (Poland)

CanalTech’s Most Popular VPN Service 2022

CanalTech’s Most Popular VPN Service 2022

Kick-off internet safety with a 30-day money-back guarantee

The first month is on us, so start with a month of free VPN for PC to get a feel for things. We make a VPN a risk-free investment with our money-back policy. If the first month doesn’t convince you that Surfshark VPN is the best VPN for your PC, within those 30 days, you can cancel and request a refund.

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FAQ

What is a good free VPN for a PC?

Tricky question! There is no good free VPN. Free VPN services are essentially unsafe because being free raises questions about their funding and budgets for research and maintenance. In other words, a free VPN provider isn’t a good option. In our dedicated article on free and paid VPNs, take a deeper dive into the subject.

How do I change my VPN on Windows PC?

To switch between VPN connections on Windows, all you need to do is:

  1. Right-click on the Windows menu icon at the left-bottom corner of your screen and choose Settings;
  2. Go to Network & Internet;
  3. On the right side of the screen, scroll down to the VPN section and click on it;
  4. Here, you can manually add/change your VPN connections.

Does Windows 10/Windows 11 have a built-in VPN?

Yes, there is a Windows VPN per se, but it’s a built-in VPN. However, it’s less convenient and less functional than VPN software. The built-in Windows VPN is best used to connect to the network at your work. But if you want access to a variety of servers worldwide, you still need to subscribe to a service (for example, Surfshark) that maintains those servers to stay secure. 

Does Surfshark work on Windows 11?

Surfshark works on Windows 11 — the app is fully compatible and supported. If you encounter any issues, contact our customer support team.

Does Surfshark VPN work on Windows 7?

Surfshark VPN works on Windows 7. However, as Microsoft has stopped supporting Windows 7, Surfshark will no longer update the Windows 7 app.

Does Surfshark work on Windows 10?

You can consider Surfshark as a VPN for Windows 10 as our app is fully compatible and supported. If you face any issues, don’t worry — our customer support team is ready to help.

Does Surfshark work on a PC?

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. And if you’re looking at a VPN for desktop, we’ve got it for browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.

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