A VPN for Windows is software that runs on Microsoft’s operating system that encrypts internet traffic and changes your IP address.

With a VPN for PC, you can:

• Mask your real IP address;
• Surf the internet safely on public Wi-Fi;
• Browse the web with more privacy — and without intrusive ads and trackers;
• Access content from your home country when traveling.

There isn’t a good free VPN for PCs. Most free VPNs offer limited security features and slower VPN speeds. To get the best VPN for Windows with enhanced security and unlimited bandwidth, choose a paid PC VPN like Surfshark.

To change a VPN or connect to a new one on a Windows device:

1. Click Start, go to Settings, choose Network & Internet, and hit VPN.
2. Click the Connect button next to the VPN you want to use.
3. Enter your VPN sign-in info.

Yes, Windows 10 and 11 have built-in support for VPN connections, but you need to create a VPN profile before using one. To use the Windows VPN client, click Start, go to Settings, choose Network & Internet, click VPN, and select Add a VPN connection.

The built-in Windows VPN is less convenient and functional than other VPN software. It’s best used to connect to your work network. However, if you want access to worldwide servers and keep your online privacy, subscribe to a service like Surfshark to get the best VPN experience.

Surfshark VPN works on Windows 7. However, as Microsoft has stopped supporting Windows 7, Surfshark and other major providers are no longer updating their VPN apps for Windows 7.

Yes, Surfshark works on Windows 10, offering users a fast connection via a remote server with unlimited bandwidth. If you face any issues, don’t worry — our customer support team is ready to help.

Yes, Surfshark works on Windows 11. The VPN service — including data encryption, IP address masking, and advanced features like our kill switch — is fully supported to offer users safer internet access and fast connection speeds.

Yes, Surfshark works on a PC, so feel free to download our VPN for Windows. We also have it for Android, iOS, MacOS, Linux, Apple TV, and FireTV.

If you’re looking for a desktop VPN extension that offers many of the same advanced features, we have one for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge browsers.

To use Surfshark or another VPN for Windows, your device must meet these requirements:

• Available on: Windows 7*, Windows 8*,Windows 8.1*, Windows 10, Windows 11;
• Architecture: x64;
• Free memory: 4 GB (350 MB without AV);
• RAM: at least 4 GB.

*Surfshark has decreased support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, but you can still install an older Windows version of our app with fewer security features and updates.