Your subscription grants you access to the Surfshark application on Windows, Android, macOS, iOS, and Linux, and includes a browser extension for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. While both secure your online presence, they offer different additional features.
Surfshark extension's benefits
- Secures only your browser traffic - leaving the rest of your device using your regular IP.
- Advanced ad-blocking with CleanWeb.
- Short setup.
- Does not ask for administrator rights for use.
- Allows you to access restricted websites without minimizing your browser.
Surfshark application's main benefits
- Protects your entire device.
- The Kill Switch feature prevents unprotected connections.
Can I use the Surfshark app and browser extension simultaneously?
It is not recommended to connect to both Surfshark browser extension and Surfshark application at the same time. Simultaneous connection can impede your internet traffic and interfere with your connection.
If you wish to use both the Surfshark application and browser extension simultaneously, it is recommended to exclude your browser app (e.g Chrome, Firefox, Edge) from the Surfshark application using the Bypasser feature.
To exclude your browser using the Bypasser, follow the guides below: