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Surfshark: Secure VPN service

Tools • Surfshark B.V. • ⭐ 4.60 • 10,000,000+

Version 3.26.1 Everyone

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Permissions Explained 18 permissions requested View details

This app requests 18 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Read Your Contacts read your contacts	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Approximate Location (network Based) approximate location (network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Precise Location (gps And Network Based) precise location (GPS and network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read Phone Status And Identity read phone status and identity	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Modify Or Delete The Contents Of Your Usb Storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Record Audio record audio	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Wi Fi Connections view Wi-Fi connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Mock Location Sources For Testing mock location sources for testing	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Network Connections view network connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Full Network Access full network access	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Change Your Audio Settings change your audio settings	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Run At Startup run at startup	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Google Play License Check Google Play license check	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read Google Service Configuration read Google service configuration	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Data From Internet receive data from Internet	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Modify Google Service Configuration Modify Google service configuration	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Surfshark: Secure VPN service

Protect yourself with Surfshark, a secure & fast VPN app! Try out all its features, including Alternative ID & Number, Antivirus, Ad-blocker, & Alert! Mobile data, home or public Wi-Fi — our VPN will always protect your connection. And no need to stop at just a VPN — get Surfshark One to secure your devices from malware and get notified of any data leaks. Independently audited by Deloitte, Surfshark VPN ensures enhanced privacy. It offers high-quality infrastructure, including 4500+ servers with speeds of up to 10Gbps in over 100 countries. We offer a free 7-day trial to test out the power of our VPN. Explore all our app has to offer before committing! ✔️ Get a new online identity with Alternative ID: Generate a brand-new online profile: get an alternative email address, name, and more. Keep your true identity under wraps when registering for websites or newsletters. Now available to all subscribers! ✔️ Access content safely: Safely access your favorite shows and social media with a VPN. Thanks to a vast choice of servers, you don’t need to compromise security to maintain a high-speed connection. ✔️ Connect & secure the whole household: No need to count the devices! With a single subscription, you'll get unlimited, simultaneous connections. Connect & protect all devices with our VPN without compromising connection speed! ✔️ Safeguard your data & privacy online: Your ISP can collect data on your online activity at all times. With a VPN and its end-to-end encryption, they cannot see what you do online or throttle your connection. ✔️ Surf the internet waves with blazing speeds: Surfshark offers 4500+ servers in over 100+ countries. For lag-free browsing, connect to the server closest to you and enjoy a fast and private VPN connection. ✔️ Keep your data private: Surfshark doesn't track or collect your personal information, online activity data, or whereabouts. Use our secure VPN connection and keep what you do online private. ✔️ Stay safe even on public Wi-Fi: Hackers target public Wi-Fi users for banking details and other data. Keep your information safe and hidden with a VPN. ✔️ Get rid of ads with Ad blocker Websites collect info about you & display ads based on your online habits. The Surfshark app stops those annoying ads & trackers and protects you from malware attacks. The Surfshark VPN app — full of top-notch security features: 🥷 Alternative ID — protect your identity, reduce the number of spam emails, and prevent your info from falling into the wrong hands. 🌍 Global Network of VPN servers — choose from 4500+ VPN servers in over 100+ countries. 🛡 Antivirus — shield your Android device from viruses, malware, and other daily threats. 👥 24/7 customer service — get help anytime via live chat, email, or social media. You can also check our blog and Help Center. ❗ Alert — get notified if your email addresses, credit cards, or personal ID appears in breached online databases. 🚨 Kill Switch — if your VPN connection drops, your identiy will not be…

What Surfshark: Secure VPN service Is Used For

Based on the metadata, Surfshark: Secure VPN service appears to be a VPN and privacy-focused tools app for Android phones. People commonly use apps like this to encrypt internet traffic, change their apparent network location by connecting through different servers, and reduce exposure on public Wi‑Fi or shared networks. The description also suggests it is used for browsing with more privacy, accessing services through different regions, and keeping a connection active across mobile data and Wi‑Fi.

The app’s listed features point to use cases beyond a basic VPN, including ad blocking, an alert/data leak notification feature, and an Alternative ID tool for creating a separate email-based identity for signups. The permissions are consistent with a network app that needs full internet access, Wi‑Fi status, startup behavior, and the ability to keep the device awake while connected. Some permissions, such as contacts or location access, may be related to optional app features or account/security functions rather than core VPN use.

Common uses

Connect to VPN servers for private browsing on mobile data or Wi‑Fi
Reduce tracking and exposure when using public or shared networks
Use alternative network locations for region-based access needs
Block some ads and related tracking behavior, based on the listed features
Get alerts tied to data leak or account monitoring features
Create a separate online identity for website signups with Alternative ID
Keep the VPN connection running in the background when needed

Best for:

privacy-minded users public Wi‑Fi use VPN browsing phone app travel and region access ad blocking

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App Details

Package:
com.surfshark.vpnclient.android

Category:
Tools

Developer:
Surfshark B.V.

Version:
3.26.1

Updated:
Mar 26, 2026

Min Android:
6.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.surfshark.vpnclient.android
Age rating: Everyone

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How to Download Surfshark: Secure VPN service

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