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How to use Surfshark Bypasser on Windows

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In this article, you will learn the basics of the Bypasser feature and how to use it on Windows.

You will need a Windows device with Surfshark installed and an active subscription. You can get a subscription on the Surfshark plans & pricing page if you don't have one.

 

What is the Bypasser?

Bypasser is a feature that allows specific apps & websites to route via or bypass the VPN tunnel.

Bypasser has two options:

  • Bypass VPN blocks selected applications and websites from using the VPN connection.
  • Route via VPN only allows chosen applications to use the VPN connection.

Enable Bypasser

 

  1. Open the Surfshark application. On the left-hand side panel, click Settings.
    Surfshark Windows app with the Settings gear highlighted

  2. In the Settings tab, click on VPN settings.
    Settings list with VPN settings highlighted

  3. Once there, click on Bypasser.
    VPN settings list with Bypasser highlighted

  4. Toggle the switch bar on the right side to enable the preferred Bypasser option.
    Bypasser page with Route via VPN and Bypass VPN toggles

 

Select applications 

 

  1. Once you enable either Bypass VPN or Route via VPN, click on Select apps. Applications that will bypass the VPN or will be routed through it.
    Bypasser with Bypass VPN on and Select apps highlighted

  2. You will see a list of all applications visible on your device. To add the app to Bypass VPN, leave a checkmark in the square on the app’s right.
    App list with a checkbox highlighted next to an application

  3. If you can't find the application on this list, click Add apps and locate the .exe file for the application you wish to add.
    Bypasser app list with Add apps highlighted

  4. Reconnect to any location on Surfshark, and the applications on the Bypass VPN list will bypass the VPN coverage.

    NOTE: If you wish to route specific applications only via VPN, enable Route via VPN instead of Bypass VPN for those applications.

 

Select websites or IP addresses

 

  1. To bypass certain websites instead of apps, enable Bypass VPN below the Websites / IP addresses tab and click on Add websites or IP addresses.
    Websites section with Bypass VPN on and Add websites or IP addresses highlighted
  2. A window will appear with a field where you can input either a website or an IP address. Type the one you prefer, and click Add.
    Add a website to Bypasser dialog with URL field and Add button

  3. Reconnect to any location on Surfshark, and the websites or IP addresses on the Bypass VPN list will bypass the VPN coverage.

 


 

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