Choose how you connect. Stay secure with:
VPN (Virtual Private Network) protocols are sets of rules that define how a VPN works. VPN protocols do all the hidden work: authorization, authentication, encryption, traffic capturing, and transportation. All of this so you can browse websites, use social media, or do just about anything else online in privacy.
A VPN protocol is a set of rules indicating the steps in creating and maintaining a VPN connection, including encryption. Surfshark offers only the most reliable protocols:
WireGuard is a modern VPN protocol with just 4,000 lines of code — meaning it’s lean, easy to manage, and less prone to bugs and security issues. Its lightweight design helps deliver fast connections without skimping on safety. Plus, Surfshark’s WireGuard now includes post-quantum protection by default, giving you an extra layer of security that’s ready for whatever comes next. Available on macOS, Android, and Linux.
Dausos is Surfshark’s proprietary protocol specifically engineered for consumer use. Dausos creates dedicated paths to isolate user data and provide consistently hyper-fast speeds. In addition, post-quantum cryptography and AEGIS-256X2 encryption offer reliable, future-ready security. Dausos is currently available in the Surfshark app on macOS.*
IKEv2 (Internet Key Exchange version 2) — a fast and secure protocol that’s undergone many improvements. This protocol provides some of the safest connections and is popular among mobile users thanks to its speed and on-demand network switching. While no longer available in the Surfshark Windows app, IKEv2 can still be set up manually using Windows’ built-in VPN settings.
OpenVPN is a well-established VPN protocol recognized for its extensive configurability and reliable performance. Although a little bulkier than WireGuard, IKEv2, and Dausos, it has default compatibility with the widest range of router models.
The internet evolves quickly, and your protection should keep pace. With Surfshark’s Dausos protection, you get:
No more choosing between security and performance. Dausos’s optimized design means you can stream, video call, or game online with a VPN — all with minimal lag.
Designed to be consumer-first, Dausos is harder to exploit than many other protocols — giving you stronger, more transparent protection.
Future quantum computers could eventually break traditional encryption. That’s why Surfshark Dausos has post-quantum protection on macOS, keeping you protected as threats evolve.
Using Dausos is as simple as it gets. Just select it in the Surfshark app’s VPN settings, hit Connect, and enjoy fast, quantum protection.
The internet evolves quickly, and your protection should keep pace. With Surfshark’s WireGuard protection, you get:
No more choosing between security and performance. WireGuard’s streamlined design means you can stream, video call, or game online with a VPN — all with minimal lag.
WireGuard’s open-source, lightweight design makes it easier to audit and harder to exploit — giving you stronger, more transparent protection.
Future quantum computers could eventually break traditional encryption. That’s why Surfshark Wireguard has post-quantum protection on macOS, Android, and Linux, keeping you protected as technology evolves.
Using WireGuard is as simple as it gets. Just select it in the Surfshark app settings, click connect, and enjoy fast, quantum protection.
