How to set up Surfshark browser extension on Firefox – Surfshark Customer Support

In this tutorial, you will learn how to install and use the Surfshark VPN extension for Firefox browsers.

Install the Surfshark extension

Find the Surfshark extension in the Firefox add-ons store.

If you can not find the Surfshark extension by following the linked page, please follow this tutorial on how to install the Surfshark extension manually.
In the search box, type in Surfshark and look for the Surfshark VPN Extension. Once you find it, click on Add to Firefox:
For easier use, we recommend pinning the Surfshark extension to your browser's toolbar. To do so, click on the extensions icon. There, locate the Surfshark VPN Extension and click settings next to it. Once you do, an option Pin to Toolbar will appear:

Now, you will see the Surfshark VPN extension at the top of your browser:

Log in to the extension

Click on the Surfshark icon at the top right of your browser. Press Log in:
Now, you will be redirected to Surfshark's webpage, where you'll have to enter your account's username and password:

Once done, press Log in, and you'll be able to use the extension.

Connect to Surfshark VPN

After logging in, you will see the Surfshark extension's main dashboard. From here, you have several ways to establish a connection.

Connection options

Quick-connect. Click the Quick-connect button. This will automatically connect you to the best-performing server:
Choose a specific location. Find your preferred country by using the search bar or scrolling through the list. Click the location name to connect:
Static IP. Connect with a fixed IP address:
Dedicated IP. If you have a Dedicated IP address, navigate to the Dedicated IP section and click on your IP to establish a connection:

Alternatively, you can navigate to the Dedicated IP tab and connect to the Dedicated IP from there:

If you don't have a Dedicated IP yet, you can purchase one by navigating to the Dedicated IP section and clicking get dedicated IP. For a complete walkthrough of the process, please see our guide on how to purchase a Dedicated IP:

Once a connection is active, the status will change to Connected:

Disconnecting or pausing

You can disconnect by clicking the disconnect button:

Alternatively, you can also click on pause to temporarily pause the VPN connection:

Manage Surfshark browser extension features and settings

Manage server locations

Click the star icon next to any location to add it to your Favorites. This places it at the top of the list for quick access:

Configure settings

Click on the cog icon to access Settings:

In VPN settings, you can:

Configure which country you connect to when you press Quick-connect
Toggle the WebRTC feature, which prevents websites from using WebRTC to discover your IP and location
Set the extension to connect upon the launch of the browser

At CleanWeb settings, you can toggle Ad and Cookie pop-up blockers:

In the My account tab, you can find your subscription details, change your password, or enter a login code for the extension:

In the App settings tab, you can change the extension's language and change the app's appearance – from light mode to dark mode:

In the Bypass list tab, you can configure which websites bypass the VPN connection. You can also configure which websites are affected by CleanWeb:

Lastly, there are the Get help and Earn Free Surfshark tabs. In the Get help tab, you can read Surfshark's ToS and contact our support team. In the latter, you can find out about our referral program.

Ensure the connection is successful

We always recommend checking if Surfshark VPN is working after setting it up for the first time. You can easily do it by performing Surfshark IP leak test and a DNS leak test. For your convenience, both are available on our website.