This article deals with setting up a Surfshark VPN connection on Roku devices.
Steps to Configure Surfshark on Roku
Surfshark is a remarkable VPN service with 3,200 servers in 100 countries. Its best feature is that it supports unlimited simultaneous connections with a single subscribed account. The subscription for the Surfshark monthly plan costs $15.45 per month, and you can order it by visiting its website.
Roku devices don’t have native VPN support. Nevertheless, you can still set up a virtual private network on your Roku device by configuring a VPN on a WiFi router. Doing so will protect all devices connected to your network, including Roku. The below steps explain setting up Surfshark VPN on an ASUS router and providing a VPN connection to Roku.
- Set up a WiFi Connection on Roku
To get started, connect your Roku to WiFi. Select the wireless network of a WiFi router, which you need to set up a VPN.
- Launch the Router Configuration Panel
Open a web browser on your PC, enter your router’s IP address, and visit it.
- Look for a VPN Client Tab
Find the VPN Fusion tab on the right pane of your router configuration panel and click on it.
- Create a VPN Profile
Tap Add profile and type Surfshark in the Connection Name field. In the VPN type, select Surfshark. In the Region field, choose the preferred VPN location.
- Open a New Tab
Open a different tab on a browser, visit the Surfshark website, and log in to your account. On the left pane, select VPN and click Manual setup.
- Choose the Router setup
In the setup methods, choose Router and select WireGuard. Tap I don’t have a key pair to generate one. In the Name field, type Surfshark and click Next. Further, tap Generate a new key pair. Copy the Private Key assigned to the created profile.
- Enter Private Key
Switch to the ASUS router VPN configuration tab. Enter the Private Key that you have copied from the Surfshark website.
- Configure the VPN connection for Roku
Tap the Pencil icon near the Device tab, choose Roku, and tap OK. Finally, click the Apply and Enable button. Wait a few seconds for the setting to apply. You will get the connected status if the VPN is set up.
- Change the VPN Location
Tap the Arrow icon and select the required location in the Region drop-down menu. Once selected, click Apply all settings. You can now enjoy an encrypted VPN connection on your Roku TV.
FAQ
No. Surfshark doesn’t offer a free trial, so you can use it on your device without a subscription.
