Surfshark has released an updated home screen for the Surfshark iOS app. In this article, you'll learn how to make the most of the new home screen.
To follow along, you will need an iOS device running iOS 17.0 or later and an active Surfshark subscription, which you can purchase on the Surfshark plans & pricing page.
Getting started and navigating the app
At the bottom of your home screen, you'll find the primary navigation bar to seamlessly switch between the Home, Solutions, News, and Settings tabs:
Here is what you will find in each tab:
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Home: your main security dashboard. This screen gives you a quick overview of your protection status, fast access to VPN connection controls, and one-tap quick actions for your active features;
Solutions: a full catalog of all security features available in your subscription (such as VPN, text message protection, web content blocker, data leak monitoring, and identity theft protection);
News: stay informed with product updates, app release notes, cybersecurity tips, and troubleshooting guides;
Settings: customize your app preferences (like dark mode and language), adjust VPN settings, manage your account and subscription, reach customer support, or access the Refer and Earn program.
How to use the new home screen VPN section
The updated home screen is intuitive and designed for simple, convenient daily use of Surfshark and all its features. Let's go over what is new, starting with the VPN tile:
Change the VPN location by tapping it:
To connect, simply tap on a location of your choice:
You can also search for a specific location by tapping the search icon, or press the Advanced button to access static IP or Multi Hop locations.
Recently used locations
On the home screen, you can view and connect to recently used locations at the bottom of the VPN tile:
You can also clear the Recently used location list by swiping right and pressing Clear:
Accessing the VPN solution screen
To view more information about your connection, tap on the arrow at the top right of your screen:
Here, you can see your VPN connection time, IP address, and access the quick settings menu with Bypasser, Auto connect, Protocol, and Clean Web controls:
You can also access all of the VPN settings by pressing the gear icon at the top:
How to use the new home screen to access Surfshark features
Besides a VPN, Surfshark offers text message protection, web content blocker, data leak monitoring, and identity theft coverage.
All solutions included in your Surfshark subscription plan will be reflected on the home screen for quicker and more convenient access.
You can access each feature's settings by pressing the arrow next to it:
There, you will be able to make changes or check if everything is correctly set up:
If you have not yet set up a feature, you will see a button prompting you to take action:
A green tick icon indicates that the feature has been set up correctly:
A yellow exclamation point icon indicates that the feature needs your attention:
Some features may prompt you with a red button as well to indicate that it requires action:
After pressing the prompt, you will be able to set up a specific feature, delve into its options, and take action:
The new home screen brings all your protection together in one place, making it easier to understand your security status, spot issues that need attention, or take action when needed. Less time managing security, more peace of mind.