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How to use Bypasser on iOS

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In this article, you will learn how to use the Surfshark Bypasser solution on your iOS device.

To use Bypasser, you need an active Surfshark subscription. Check the subscriptions on Surfshark pricing page.

 

What is Surfshark Bypasser?

Bypasser lets you control which websites or services bypass the VPN connection, also known as split tunneling. Currently, the Surfshark app for iOS only supports website bypassing.

 

Enable Bypasser

  1. Open the Surfshark application and tap the arrow on the VPN solution tile: 

    Surfshark application home screen with VPN solution tile arrow button highlighted

    NOTE: If you don't have Surfshark on your iOS, follow our guide on how to set up Surfshark VPN on iOS.
     
  2. In the Quick Settings, tap on Bypasser:

    Bypasser highlighted in the quick settings menu
     
  3. If it is your first time using the feature, tap on Add website:

    Add website button highlighted in the Bypasser prompt
     
  4. Type the URL of the website you wish to NOT be affected by the VPN connection and tap Add:

    website address typed in with the Add button highlighted
     
  5. If you wish to add more websites, tap Add website:

    Add website button highlighted in the Bypasser configuration
     
  6. If you'd like to remove a website, tap on Remove:

    Remove button highlighted next to the added website
     
  7. You can use the Bypass VPN toggle switch to disable Bypasser at any time: 

    Bypasser toggle switch highlighted

Using Bypasser with the Safari browser extension 

You can add sites to Bypasser directly from your Safari browser. To configure that, follow the steps below.

  1. Stay in the Bypasser settings and tap the prompt indicated below: 

    You can add sites directly from the browser button highlighted in the Bypasser settings
     
  2. Tap Use the Safari extension:

    Use the Safari extension button highlighted
     
  3. To configure the Surfshark extension, tap Open Settings:

    In app Surfshark extension tab opened, with open settings button highlighted 

    NOTE: For easy setup instructions, tap Step-by-step instructions.
     
  4. When in iOS Settings, tap the Surfshark tile:

    Surfshark button highlighted in the iOS Safari extension settings
     
  5. Use the Allow Extension toggle switch:

    Allow extension toggle switch highlighted in the Safari extension settings
     
  6. Tap All Websites: 

    All websites button highlighted in the Safari extension settings
     
  7. Tap Allow:

    Allow button highlighted in the all websites tab
     
  8. Now go back to the Surfshark app and tap Got it to finalize the setup: 

    Got it button highlighted

 

Add sites to Bypasser directly from your Safari browser

After you configure the extension, every time you visit a website known for blocking VPN use in Safari, you can instantly add it to Bypasser.

  1. Tap Add site to Bypasser on the site you’re unable to access while connected to the VPN:

    Add site to Bypasser button highlighted in the Safari browser
     
  2. Wait a few seconds while the site is added to the Bypasser: 

    Adding site prompt visible in Safari
     
  3. For a brief moment, you will be taken back to the Surfshark app, and then back to Safari with the Bypasser enabled for the specific site:

 

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