What is Surfshark's beta tester program and how to join it?

The Surfshark beta tester program gives you early access to upcoming features and updates before they are released to everyone. It also lets you share feedback and report issues, helping us improve the app before the public release.

How to join Surfshark beta testing

You can join Surfshark beta testing on supported platforms to try out upcoming changes before they reach the standard app version.

Join on Android

To join the Surfshark beta program on Android:

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Search for and open the Surfshark app page.
3. Scroll down until you find the Join Beta section.
4. Tap Join:
   
   
    
5. Wait for the app to update to the beta version.

Join on Windows

To join the Surfshark beta program on Windows:

1. Open the Surfshark app.
2. Go to Settings > App settings and find Beta testing:
   
   
    
3. In the Join Surfshark Beta window, click Join beta:
   
   
    
4. That's it, you joined Surfshark beta testing successfully. After joining, you will start receiving beta updates:
   
   

Join the beta testing hub on Discord

1. Join the Surfshark Discord server.
2. If you are a new member, complete the onboarding step and select Join Beta Tester chat when asked what you want to do in the Surfshark Discord.
3. After joining, you should see the Beta Testing Hub section, where you'll find all the relevant information and announcements.
4. Click the button for your platform — Android Tester, Windows Tester:
   
   
    
5. Once your role is assigned, you will get access to the platform-specific beta tester channel.

NOTE: Beta tester channels open approximately 7 days after a beta release. If a channel appears closed, beta testing isn't active at the moment.

How to report a bug on beta

If you notice a bug while using a beta version of Surfshark, there are two ways to report it.

Report a bug through on Discord

You can report bugs in the Surfshark Beta Testing Hub on Discord:

1. Open the platform-specific beta tester channel you get access to.
2. Create a post and share the bug details in that channel.

NOTE: Discord beta channels are open approximately 7 days after a beta release. If the channel is closed, beta testing is not currently active. If you encounter a bug anyway, you can still report it through the app.

Report a bug through the app

You can also report a bug directly through the Surfshark app by using the Report a bug option in the app. This is a quick way to send feedback without leaving the app.

How to leave Surfshark beta testing

If you no longer want to use the beta version, you can leave the program and return to the regular app version.

Leave on Android

To leave the Surfshark beta program on Android:

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Search for and open the Surfshark app page.
3. Scroll down until you find the You’re a beta tester section.
4. Tap Leave:
   
   
    
5. With the next update, the Surfshark app will change from the beta to the regular app version. Set up automatic updates, or update manually once an update is available.

Leave on Windows

1. Open the Surfshark app.
2. Go to Settings > App settings and find Beta testing:
   
   
    
3. Click Leave beta:
   
   
    
4. Confirm by clicking Leave:
   
   
    
5. With the next update, the Surfshark app will change from the beta to the regular app version. Set up automatic updates, or update manually once an update is available.

Leave on Discord

1. Open the Surfshark Discord server.
2. Reach out to a moderator — look for members with the Surfshark Team or Volunteer Shark roles:
   
   
    
3. Ask them to remove your beta tester role.
4. Once the role is removed, you will no longer see the beta tester channels.