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How to manually install the Surfshark VPN add-on on Firefox browser

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In this tutorial, you will learn how to manually install the Surfshark VPN extension to your Firefox browser.



Here are all the steps to install the Surfshark Firefox add-on manually:

  1. Download the installation file of the Surfshark VPN add-on. You will find it here.

  2. Open your Firefox browser.

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  3. Open the menu by pressing the menu button in the top-right corner of your Firefox browser.

    Select the Add-ons tab.

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  4. Click the cogwheel and choose Install Add-on From File...

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  5. You will need to choose the installation file that will be imported to the Firefox browser.

    Navigate to the Downloads folder on your device, select the Surfshark add-on installation file that you have downloaded in the first step of this tutorial, and press Open.

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  6. Confirm the installation by clicking Add.

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  7. You will receive a pop-up window informing about the successful installation.

    Check the box to allow Surfshark add-on to run in Private browsing mode and press Okay, Got it.

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  8. Once the installation is complete, you will see the Surfshark logo appearing on your toolbar.

    Click on it to open it and connect to the VPN.

    Feel free to take a look at this tutorial on how to operate the Surfshark VPN add-on.

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In case the manual installation process does not work, make sure to try a different setup method shown in the video below.

 

Success - you have successfully installed and configured your Surfshark VPN add-on! Now your location is private and your sensitive data is secure, as long as you’re connected.



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