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Get the Surfshark proxy for Mozilla Firefox

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How to get a VPN extension for Firefox in 3 easy steps

Get Surfshark

1. Get Surfshark

Pick a pricing plan and subscribe to Surfshark.

Add the extension

2. Add the extension

Get the Surfshark VPN Firefox Proxy add-on for Firefox.

Connect to a server

3. Connect to a server

Hit Quick-connect and enjoy a private, safe, and unrestricted internet.

What is a Firefox VPN proxy extension?

What is a Firefox VPN proxy extension?

Surfshark Firefox proxy extension (add-on) is software that works based on your browser’s built-in HTTPS proxy functionality. Once enabled, the proxy encrypts your data and reroutes your browser’s online traffic through a server, where it gets decrypted. The extension allows you to enable and use Surfshark’s servers as proxy servers.

Note: Remember, not all proxy extensions encrypt online traffic, but Surfshark’s does.

Privacy, security, and other benefits of a VPN proxy for Firefox

Block ads and cookies

Block ads and cookies

With CleanWeb 2.0, block all ad banners, videos, and cookies. Forget consent requests or content-covering banners and access your favorite websites without interruptions.

Get alerts about website breaches

Get alerts about website breaches

Turn on website safety warnings and be notified about any incidents and breaches of the pages you visit. The safety warning pop-up shows the exact date and information hackers exposed during the breach.

Hide your IP address

Hide your IP address

Installing a Surfshark proxy extension on your browser will replace your IP address with a VPN server’s IP and protect you from hackers and targeted ads.

Bypass local firewalls

Bypass local firewalls

Using a proxy extension helps you bypass restrictions on school or office networks and access your favorite content safely.

Maintain a high-speed connection

Maintain a high-speed connection

The distance to the server impacts your speed. With Surfshark’s 3200+ servers with up to 10Gbps ports in 100+ countries, one will always be nearby.

Retain your privacy

Retain your privacy

Surfshark VPN has a no-activity-logs policy, which means we don't track or store user activity. So no one, including your ISP, can see what you do online when your VPN is on.

Disclaimer: Please note that using Surfshark services for any illegal activities is strictly forbidden and violates our Terms of Service. Make sure that any use of Surfshark services for your particular activities conforms to all relevant laws and regulations, including those of any service providers and websites you access using Surfshark.

Should I use a free Firefox proxy?

You would be better off without a free VPN extension. Most of these free services sell user data to keep their service running. In 2022 alone, the data of 25 million users was exposed by free VPNs.

Free VPNs and their proxies perform poorly because they are slow, limit user data, and have small server pools and fewer locations to connect to.

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Verified security

“To sum up, Cure53 is highly satisfied to see such a strong security posture on the Surfshark VPN proxy extension, especially given the common vulnerability of similar products to privacy issues.”

Dr. Mario Heiderich, Founder & CEO of Cure53

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Experts recognize us

Tech Advisor Editors’ Choice 2024

Tech Advisor Editors’ Choice 2024

Independent Advisor Best Value VPN 2023

Independent Advisor Best Value VPN 2023

Forbes Advisor Best VPN for Unlimited Connections 2023

Forbes Advisor Best VPN for Unlimited Connections 2023

VPN Solution of the Year at CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards 2022

VPN Solution of the Year at CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards 2022

Try the Surfshark proxy for Mozilla Firefox risk-free

Try the Surfshark proxy for Mozilla Firefox risk-free

Surfshark offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. With it, you can have a risk-free VPN tryout! If your expectations aren’t met using Surfshark, ask for your money back within the first 30 days, and you’ll get a full refund.

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FAQ

Are VPNs safe?

Most premium VPNs are safe, but most free VPNs aren’t. Whether a VPN is safe or not, check what they have done to reassure users about its security. For example, Surfshark underwent an independent browser audit to reassure users there were no security issues and that they were in good hands.

How do I enable a VPN on Firefox?

You can install a Firefox VPN proxy extension easily:

  1. Find a VPN proxy extension on the Firefox Add-on website.
  2. Install it on your browser.
  3. Log in, connect, and enjoy.

How do I know if my Firefox VPN extension is working?

To know if your Firefox proxy extension is working, run a VPN test and if your IP address is visible online.

How do I browse on Firefox with a VPN?

To browse with a VPN extension, install it on the Firefox browser, launch it, log in, and connect to a server. After that, you can browse as you would normally.

Does Firefox have a built-in VPN?

Firefox doesn’t have a built-in VPN, but its owner, Mozilla Corporation, offers a service, Mozilla VPN, that costs $4.99/mo. on a yearly subscription.

Is Firefox VPN free?

Firefox’s parent company has Mozilla VPN, which isn’t free — a monthly subscription costs $9.99, and a yearly subscription is $4.99/mo.

Disclaimer: The displayed pricing is correct as of March 2024 and is subject to change.

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