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  <title>Ideas for Surfshark</title>
  <subtitle>Ideas for Surfshark as submitted to our Feature Upvote board. Ideas are ordered by 'new' and the 50 top matches are included.</subtitle>
  <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com"/>
  <id>pr_irlfjrtxpvcjd46</id>
  <updated>2025-05-18T12:19:04Z</updated>
  <entry>
    <title>Rotating IP on extension</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/612512/rotating-ip-on-extension"/>
    <id>sug_dvxyooco6dgiiqh</id>
    <published>2025-02-05T06:44:03Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:46:00Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">Rotating IP is available on few apps. Would like to have this feature on extension app</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Add Alternative Number to more countries</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/609717/add-alternative-number-to-more-countries"/>
    <id>sug_wjiuuzbtrgpgu24</id>
    <published>2025-01-24T12:46:26Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:45:24Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">Would be nice to have Alternative Number in more countries, not just the US</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Linux app flatpak support</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/356335/linux-app-flatpak-support"/>
    <id>sug_wqdc4r7cp0aswrw</id>
    <published>2023-01-18T13:12:23Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">Flatpak support would allow the Surfshark Linux app to work with a much wider range of Linux distributions</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Phone number data breach monitoring</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/253208/phone-number-data-breach-monitoring"/>
    <id>sug_ab3kjtequ7qdmyf</id>
    <published>2021-12-03T12:28:08Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:23Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">Surfshark Alert is our data breach monitoring and identity theft protection product, which will alert you if any of your emais, IDs or credit cards have been part of a leak or data breach. With this change you would also be able to monitor the safety and privacy of your phone number as well.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Surfshark merch store</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/253206/surfshark-merch-store"/>
    <id>sug_s0f8uqbz2qeb1fp</id>
    <published>2021-12-03T12:27:21Z</published>
    <updated>2023-03-03T13:09:28Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">For true Surfshark fans, the merch store would allow you to purchase a cool Surfshark shirt,  water bottle, and more! We’re open to suggestions for branded items as well.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Surfshark gift cards</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/253205/surfshark-gift-cards"/>
    <id>sug_0hsqkhkrnrbnwjk</id>
    <published>2021-12-03T12:26:59Z</published>
    <updated>2023-03-03T13:09:28Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">This would allow you to purchase Surfshark gift cards, because everyone deserves digital security!</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Parental controls</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/253204/parental-controls"/>
    <id>sug_b2a3mdxpqd45gdd</id>
    <published>2021-12-03T12:26:28Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">This would allow you to temporarily restrict access to website domains and apps when connected to Surfshark.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fingerprint / biometric authentication</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/253203/fingerprint-biometric-authentication"/>
    <id>sug_z0yvvfnuedjrry2</id>
    <published>2021-12-03T12:26:01Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">This would add an additional layer of security, on top of 2FA, to your Surfshark account and devices.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Auto-disconnect when switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/253202/autodisconnect-when-switching-between-wifi-and-mobile-data"/>
    <id>sug_x6p23grouhim1ma</id>
    <published>2021-12-03T12:25:12Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">This feature would automatically disconnect you from your VPN if you switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data, or vice versa.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Antivirus for macOS</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/253201/antivirus-for-macos"/>
    <id>sug_triu7wczyzjvdmo</id>
    <published>2021-12-03T12:24:35Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:37Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">The launch of Surfshark One brought Surfshark Antivirus to our Windows and Android apps. This change would allow you to scan for viruses and remove harmful malware on your macOS device.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sort VPN locations by speed or load</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/253200/sort-vpn-locations-by-speed-or-load"/>
    <id>sug_fnhyjskhvy9uxgm</id>
    <published>2021-12-03T12:24:07Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">With this change you could easily choose locations on our apps based on speed, load, or ping.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Support more VPN protocols (such as: v2ray, trojan, xray)</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/253199/support-more-vpn-protocols-such-as-v2ray-trojan-xray"/>
    <id>sug_kt93osccs09mjgm</id>
    <published>2021-12-03T12:23:33Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">At the moment Surfshark supports OpenVPN, IKEv2 and WireGuard protocols.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Add update release notes in app download pages</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/253198/add-update-release-notes-in-app-download-pages"/>
    <id>sug_b0siawvhy6clnhp</id>
    <published>2021-12-03T12:22:59Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">We release updates to our apps almost every week. This change would allow you to easily check what new changes were introduced in the download section of your account page.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VPN status page (i.e. API down)</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/253197/vpn-status-page-ie-api-down"/>
    <id>sug_vebnhmsnj0wayyc</id>
    <published>2021-12-03T12:22:14Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">This change would allow you to see if all Surfshark systems are online or if there are any issues, keeping you updated in real time.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Block Youtube ads (CleanWeb 2.0)</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/253196/block-youtube-ads-cleanweb-20"/>
    <id>sug_jhpsbj6ukqxw1wo</id>
    <published>2021-12-03T12:21:40Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">At the moment CleanWeb, which blocks malicious ads, doesn’t block Youtube ads. This would change that.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Add speed test tool to all apps (currently only in Windows)</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/253195/add-speed-test-tool-to-all-apps-currently-only-in-windows"/>
    <id>sug_yumb4dyhhwxmdmm</id>
    <published>2021-12-03T12:20:44Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">This feature allows you to quickly test the speed of your VPN location, helping you choose the optimal location.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pause VPN connection</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/253194/pause-vpn-connection"/>
    <id>sug_aimk2er5gnlcmis</id>
    <published>2021-12-03T12:19:57Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">This feature would allow you to pause your connection for a set amount of time, without disconnecting your VPN.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mark locations as temporary unavailable (instead of removing them)</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/253193/mark-locations-as-temporary-unavailable-instead-of-removing-them"/>
    <id>sug_sglkm65r0tlzpo1</id>
    <published>2021-12-03T12:19:15Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">With this change you would be able to see if a location is down temporarily (occasionally happens due to server issues) instead of it being removed from the list.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VPN connection profiles</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/200499/vpn-connection-profiles"/>
    <id>sug_6g16w87wdb29fn0</id>
    <published>2021-07-28T11:52:57Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">With this change you would be able to create custom connection preferences for yourself. For instance a unique profile button with custom preferences like location, protocol, Kill Switch or other features.&#13;
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Sometimes you may need different settings for different locations based on your needs.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Connect to fastest favourite location</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/200467/connect-to-fastest-favourite-location"/>
    <id>sug_jxyf4qjzzwtfo4n</id>
    <published>2021-07-28T07:00:08Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">The Surfshark app lets you build a list of favourite locations. With this change, you'd be able to connect instantly to the fastest location from your favourites list.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Exclude locations from quick-connect (fastest/nearest)</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/200465/exclude-locations-from-quickconnect-fastestnearest"/>
    <id>sug_hzm2ajw2vjph3gw</id>
    <published>2021-07-28T06:51:54Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">The Surfshark app lets you connect to the fastest location or nearest foreign country. With this change you'd be able to choose locations to exclude from these quick-connect options.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Optimized tablet design</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/200464/optimized-tablet-design"/>
    <id>sug_dja9fzskwxouxqx</id>
    <published>2021-07-28T06:45:58Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">With optimized tablet design, the app scaling and other elements of the interface would look and function better.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Show current protocol on the home screen</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/200462/show-current-protocol-on-the-home-screen"/>
    <id>sug_n1p0rem24ootlwg</id>
    <published>2021-07-28T06:40:02Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">With this change you'd be able to see which protocol you're using (IKEv2, WireGuard, etc.) when connected to your VPN.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Customizable home screen panel</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/200461/customizable-home-screen-panel"/>
    <id>sug_xtpy4hkrgb5zy3w</id>
    <published>2021-07-28T06:35:17Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">This change would allow you to customize what is shown on the expandable panel on the home screen.  You could add or remove different things, for example you could choose to view your IP address, current protocol, and have the option to turn Kill Switch on or off. Or you could keep it clean and show only one thing.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ability to remove recently connected locations</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/200241/ability-to-remove-recently-connected-locations"/>
    <id>sug_jtooienvcnyorz2</id>
    <published>2021-07-27T14:03:38Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">The Surfshark app displays the 3 most recently used locations with no way to clear this list. This change would allow you to clear recently used locations.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Siri voice commands for iOS and macOS</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/200239/siri-voice-commands-for-ios-and-macos"/>
    <id>sug_bsaautoydqktwe9</id>
    <published>2021-07-27T13:38:35Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">This would allow you to control and connect to your VPN through Siri. Voice commands can also help people with disabilities.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fastest from country (USA-fastest)</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/200234/fastest-from-country-usafastest"/>
    <id>sug_chei3xzn2smz6jf</id>
    <published>2021-07-27T13:23:43Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">This would allow you to choose a general country and connect to the fastest location within that country, without needing to choose a specific location.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>App-level Kill Switch</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/200227/applevel-kill-switch"/>
    <id>sug_sigeuheynx2wsb7</id>
    <published>2021-07-27T12:33:54Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">Kill Switch cuts off your internet connection if your VPN connection drops or is turned off, protecting your data and location from exposure until you're reconnected.&#13;
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At the moment this feature is system-level, meaning it will disable internet for your entire device. App-level Kill Switch would allow you to select which apps use Kill Switch and would only disable internet access for selected apps.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dedicated IP addresses</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/200223/dedicated-ip-addresses"/>
    <id>sug_flxummqho8sz3hx</id>
    <published>2021-07-27T12:19:37Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">At the moment Surfshark offers shared-IP and static-IP locations. Both of these can be used securely by many users. Dedicated IP is an IP address that is yours alone, with no one else able to use the same one.&#13;
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Dedicated IP would allow for easier access to services like banks, and you'd run into fewer CAPTCHAs while browsing. This also adds an extra layer of security and privacy.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Surfshark Linux app interface</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/200220/surfshark-linux-app-interface"/>
    <id>sug_cnhaiuzwwn3kc3i</id>
    <published>2021-07-27T12:09:55Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">At the moment Surfshark app on Linux does not feature an interface.&#13;
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A GUI for Linux app would make it easier to connect and use the app.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Exclude websites from CleanWeb</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/200219/exclude-websites-from-cleanweb"/>
    <id>sug_piwcrshkzh0w0zz</id>
    <published>2021-07-27T12:07:25Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">CleanWeb is a feature that blocks malicious ads and websites, but some websites may not work with CleanWeb enabled. This change would allow you to choose websites that you don't want to go through CleanWeb.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Split-tunelling/bypass VPN feature on macOS</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/200216/splittunellingbypass-vpn-feature-on-macos"/>
    <id>sug_oeqmedaoszxqsge</id>
    <published>2021-07-27T11:42:45Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">Split-tunneling or bypassing VPN is the ability to choose what apps or websites you do or don't want to connect through your VPN. This gives you the ability to be connected to your VPN but access, for example, your banking website through your normal internet, without going through VPN.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Customizable MultiHop locations</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/200183/customizable-multihop-locations"/>
    <id>sug_zdpravhj4rf4hpy</id>
    <published>2021-07-27T07:04:28Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">MultiHop is a feature that allows you to route your traffic through multiple locations to add an extra layer of security and privacy.&#13;
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Customizable MultiHop would allow you to choose which locations you would like to route your connection through.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Manual WireGuard connection</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/200182/manual-wireguard-connection"/>
    <id>sug_k5cqzpo9wyrjhhu</id>
    <published>2021-07-27T06:50:15Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">WireGuard is a fast and secure VPN protocol and it's available on all of our applications. &#13;
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A manual WireGuard connection would allow the use of this protocol in cases where our apps are not available, for example networks where Surfshark apps are blocked or on routers that support this protocol.</content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>IPv6 support</title>
    <link href="https://surfshark.featureupvote.com/suggestions/200181/ipv6-support"/>
    <id>sug_noobfethe1addyd</id>
    <published>2021-07-27T06:40:41Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T12:44:47Z</updated>
    <content type="text/plain">This change would allow Surfshark apps to work natively with IPv6-only network connections.</content>
  </entry>
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