Surfshark to make users’ tracking “twice as hard” thanks to new VPN feature
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It’s been almost a year since one of the best VPN services on the market, Surfshark, made a promise to revolutionize the VPN industry.
At the time, the advanced technology to be integrated into the software was the Nexus Software Defined Network (SDN). His ambitious goal? Connect all of Surfshark’s existing servers together to form an entire network.
However, the three innovative features responsible for powering the Nexus system have been gradually implemented.
Now the provider is finally introducing what it calls Dynamic MultiHop. The new functionality allows users to connect to two VPN servers at the same time. This means they can select manually both locations to enjoy an enhanced VPN experience.
At the time of writing, iPhone and iPad users can already try out Surfshark Dynamic MultiHop. The feature will gradually roll out to Android, Windows, and Mac VPN apps over the coming weeks.
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Full connection adaptability
“To put it simply, MultiHop is a dual VPN service, allowing users to connect through two different VPN servers at the same time,” explains Justas Pukys, Surfshark’s VPN product owner. “This feature makes tracking or hacking user connections twice as difficult as their information is routed through multiple countries.”
While users were already able to connect to pairs of servers, before the update they could just choose some pre-selected options. The new feature means everyone now has full customizability over these connections. Over 100 server locations are available to pick and match based on specific needs and usage scenarios.
After updating the Surfshark iPhone VPN app with the new version, a MultiHop tab will appear on the home screen just above the list of VPN locations. From there, users can choose the entry and exit IP they want to display. They can also see previously used server pairs, save their favorites or delete unwanted matches.
Each time a Dynamc MultiHop pair is selected, websites or online services are tricked into thinking that the user is browsing from the two chosen countries. This greatly minimizes the risks of your online activities and identity being compromised.
However, enhanced security is not the only benefit.
“It [Surfshark’s Dynamic MultiHop] not only helps to get extra security, privacy and customization, but in some cases it can also improve speed,” says Pukys.
While a VPN can sometimes slow down your internet speed, it often does the exact opposite. This is because VPNs can help you avoid ISP throttling practices, for example.
Surfshark’s Dynamic MultiHop is the latest addition to the Nexus pack, adding itself alongside the already active IP rotator. Always in an effort to increase online security, the latter allows users to automatically change the IP address every five to ten minutes without any connection interruptions.
Upcoming, Surfshark’s I P Random would then complete the Nexus system. By assigning a new IP address each time a user visits a different website, it strives to better conceal browsing patterns.