Surfshark now offers manual WireGuard connections

Woman using Surfshark VPN on a laptop

One of the best VPN services around right now, Surfshark has responded to the growing demand of its users by enabling manual WireGuard connection to be set up by anyone.

Users are now able to take advantage of the better speeds and security protection offered by the WireGuard protocol on even more devices. 

"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," explained the provider on the Feature Upvote forum.

The leading VPN service is one of the first on the market to offer the modern encryption protocol for manual connections. 

Surfshark manual Wireguard configuration graphic

(Image credit: Surfshark)

Why use a manual WireGuard connection?

As the developers behind the best cheap VPN on the market explain in a blog post, WireGuard "connects you to VPN servers quicker, provides fast browsing speeds, and maintains total security."

These are the reasons why Surfshark users felt the need to be able to use such protocol on any devices, under any circumstances. 

Specifically, you might want to consider using Surfshark manual WireGuard connections when: 

  • You want to enjoy WireGuard benefits in a country restricting VPN usage;
  • You want to benefit from faster speeds on VPN-compatible routers;
  • You are after better security and more reliable performance on devices Surfshark doesn't offer apps for;
  • You want to protect all your devices without jeopardizing the overall network performance.   
Chiara Castro
News Editor (Tech Software)

Chiara is a multimedia journalist committed to covering stories to help promote the rights and denounce the abuses of the digital side of life – wherever cybersecurity, markets, and politics tangle up. She writes news, interviews, and analysis on data privacy, online censorship, digital rights, cybercrime, and security software, with a special focus on VPNs, for TechRadar and TechRadar Pro. Got a story, tip-off, or something tech-interesting to say? Reach out to chiara.castro@futurenet.com

Read more
ExpressVPN Lightway Protocol
ExpressVPN Lightway: Everything you need to know about the protocol
ExpressVPN's Lightway Turbo upgrade – promo image
Can fast be faster? ExpressVPN promises it’s possible
A hand holds a smartphone displaying the NordVPN logo
NordVPN launches new “revolutionary” censorship-resistant VPN protocol
Aircove router, smartphone and laptop with ExpressVPN app on screen on a wooden table
ExpressVPN's Aircove becomes the first device equipped with Lightway 2.0 – and the upgrades don't stop there
ExpressVPN Lightway protocol in Rust – promo image
ExpressVPN's latest upgrade to Lightway hopes to create "the VPN protocol of the future"
best Secure VPN
Secure VPN providers 2025: safe options for the best security and encryption
Latest in VPN Services
A hand holds a smartphone displaying the NordVPN logo
NordVPN Prime hits lowest-ever price in VPN Spring sale
ExpressVPN mobile app and Aircove
ExpressVPN ‘reduces workforce’ for the second time in two years
Harry Halpin, CEO and co-founder of Nym Technologies, and Chelsea Manning, Nym Technlogies' security consultant, on stage at the Frontline Club in London during the NymVPN launch on March 13, 2025.
NymVPN is now live – here's everything you need to know
Green background featuring laptop with connect button
I tried the "world's most secure VPN" and while it's not the VPN you'll want, you'll need it sooner than you think
A representational concept of a social media network
Living in the US? You can now measure your online data exposure for free
Surfshark Alternative Number running on an iPhone
How to use Surfshark Alternative Number to stop unwanted spam and scam calls
Latest in News
Microsoft Surface Laptop and Surface Pro devices on a table.
Hate Windows 11’s search? Microsoft is fixing it with AI, and that almost makes me want to buy a Copilot+ PC
Oura Ring 4
Activity tracking on Oura Ring is about to get a whole lot better, but I've got bad news about your step count
Google Maps on a phone being held in someone's hand
Google Maps is getting two key upgrades, for easier route planning and quicker access to Gemini AI
URL phishing
HaveIBeenPwned owner suffers phishing attack that stole his Mailchimp mailing list
Gemini on a smartphone.
Gemini 2.5 is now available for Advanced users and it seriously improves Google’s AI reasoning
Ransomware
Cl0p resurgence drives ransomware attacks to new highs in 2025