Step-by-Step Guide to Surfshark VPN

1. Download and Sign Up

   • Visit the Surfshark website at surfshark.com.
   • Click "Get Started" and sign up for a free account.

2. Sign In with Google

   • Go to the account settings page.
   • Click "Sign In with Google" and verify your account details.

3. Change Default Privacy Network

   • Navigate to "Account Privacy."
   • Select "3-dot" as your default network and click "Save Changes."

4. Configure VPN Settings

   • Go to "Account Settings" > "Account Privacy" > "Configure VPN."
   • Choose "Local" for local connection and set a username and password.

5. Connect to Your Network

   Click "Connect" and select a network (e.g., Corporate) and a connection point (e.g., Home Wi-Fi).

6. Set Up Proxy Server and Block Traffic

   • Click "Go to Settings."
   • Set Proxy Server: Choose a port (e.g., 443) and leave the proxy server as is.
   • Block External Traffic: Add "My Home Network" and "Corporate Network" with "Uncontrolled" block type. Also, enable "Unblock uncontrolled networks."

7. Save and Verify

   Click "Save Changes" and refresh your browser to see the VPN in action.

8. Log Out and Update Credentials

   • Log out of your Google account and return to surfshark://mydomain.com.
   • Update your Google password and email address in Google's account settings.

9. Additional Configurations (Optional)

   • Filter Network Traffic: Go to "Account Settings" > "Privacy Network" > "Configure filter."
   • Change Privacy Network: Go to "Account Privacy" > "Configure VPN" and select a different network.

10. Log Out of Account

    Log out of Google and return to surfshark://mydomain.com.

By following these steps, you'll have a functional and secure Surfshark VPN client on your computer.