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How to use Surfshark NoBorders

How to use Surfshark NoBorders

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This tutorial will teach you about the basics of the NoBorders feature and how to use it on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.

You will need Surfshark application installed on one of the devices and an active Surfshark subscription, which you can purchase on our pricing page.


What is NoBorders?

NoBorders is a feature that allows the use of a VPN through network restrictions such as geoblocking or government censorship. If Surfshark app detects any restrictions on your network, it automatically enables the NoBorders, giving you a selected list of servers performing best under these network restrictions.

Typically, NoBorders mode will turn on automatically whenever needed. However, you can enable it manually as well.

Turn on NoBorders on Windows

 

  1. Launch the Surfshark app and open the Settings tab.
    Windows Surfshark app with Settings gear highlighted

  2. Click on VPN Settings.
    Windows Settings with VPN settings highlighted

  3. Scroll down and look for Advanced Settings – you'll find the NoBorders feature there. Toggle the switch to turn it on or off.
    Windows VPN settings with the NoBorders toggle on and highlighted

 

Turn on NoBorders on Android

 

  1. Open the Surfshark app and go to Settings.
    Android app with the Settings tab highlighted

  2. Proceed to the VPN settings tab.
    Android Settings with VPN settings highlighted

  3. Scroll down and look for Advanced settings. If you can't see it, tap and hold the Protocol tab for 3 seconds.
    Android VPN settings with Advanced settings highlighted
  4. You will find the NoBorders feature here. Toggle the switch to turn it on or off.
    Android Advanced settings with the NoBorders toggle on and highlighted

 

Turn on NoBorders on iOS

 

  1. Open the Surfshark app and go to Settings.
    iOS app with the Settings tab highlighted


  2. Tap VPN Settings.
    iOS Settings with VPN settings highlighted

  3. Scroll down and look for Advanced Settings — you’ll find the NoBorders feature there. Toggle the switch to turn it on or off.
    iOS VPN settings with the NoBorders toggle on and highlighted

 

Turn on NoBorders on macOS

 

  1. Open the Surfshark app and click on Settings.
    macOS Surfshark app with Settings gear highlighted
  2. Click on VPN Settings.
    macOS Settings with VPN settings highlighted
  3. Scroll down and look for Advanced Settings — you’ll find the NoBorders feature there. Toggle the switch to turn it on or off.
    macOS VPN settings with the NoBorders toggle on and highlighted

 

 

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