UPDATE: The FlashRouters DD-WRT Privacy App is being officially discontinued for sale as of Nov 2023. While it will continue to exist in its legacy form, no new server updates or software repairs will be made. Devices will still be able to connect to VPN via manual setup methods. If you would like to upgrade to an actively supported router, please check out our Router Finder.
Preparing for Surfshark Setup
Obtain your Surfshark OpenVPN information
If you are not already a Surfshark user Sign Up Now.
1. Visit Surfshark’s website login page, and verify your account information by successfully logging in.
2. Successfully log in with your account information and Navigate to the Manual Connection Guide. Here you will find the OpenVPN Specific Username and Password required for connection.
Connecting to Surfshark in the FlashRouters Privacy App
Access the FlashRouters Privacy App
Navigate to Status > MyPage in your DD-WRT settings to access the FlashRouters Privacy App.
Enter your Surfshark information
In the Username and Password field enter the Surfshark login that you obtained in your account Manual Connection Guide area before.
Select a Surfshark server
Click the Server location dropdown and type in or scroll to your preferred server location.
Connect to Surfshark
Click the Connect button to start your Surfshark connection. Please be patient as the router connects your entire network through VPN.
Verify a successful Surfshark connection
Visit What is my IP Address to verify your new IP Address and virtual location.
You should see Connected at the top of the page underneath Surfshark.
Connect to a different Surfshark server
To change your server select a new server from the Server location dropdown and click Reconnect.
Disconnect from Surfshark
To disconnect from Surfshark click the Disconnect button.