To set up Surfshark VPN in Windows,follow these organized steps:

1. Download and Install the Application:

   • Download the Windows version of Surfshark VPN.
   • Install it using the installer file.

2. Create a New Account:

   • Right-click the downloaded installer and install it.
   • Open the installed Windows version and go to the menu bar.
   • Click "Settings" and then "Account."

3. Create a New Network:

   • Click "Add Domain" in the "Account" menu.
   • Enter "example.com" as the domain name.

4. Configure the Network:

   • Click "Add Network" in the "Network" section.
   • Choose "Personal Network" as the name.
   • Select "example.com" as the domain and click "Add."

5. Configure the IP Address:

   • Return to the "Network" section and click "Configure IP."
   • Enter your local IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.1) and port (e.g., 443).
   • Click "Add" to save.

6. Configure the Default IP Address:

   • Click "Network" and select your account.
   • In the "Default IP" field, enter your local IP address.
   • Choose "Use IP" if desired.

7. Configure the Firewall:

   • Go to "Firewall" and click "Configure."
   • Enter your firewall username and password, then click "Add."

8. Configure the Default Route:

   • Click "Network" and select your new network.
   • In the "Route" field, select "Surfshark" to set the default route.
   • Click "Add."

9. Configure Your Browser:

   • Go to "Custom" and click "Network."
   • Search for "Surfshark" and click "Configure."
   • Ensure the route is set to "Surfshark" and click "Add."

10. Enable the Account:

    • Click "Network" and select your account.
    • Check the "Use IP" and "Use Firewall" checkboxes as needed.

11. Enable the Firewall (if desired):

    • Click "Firewall" and select the "Surfshark" firewall.
    • Click "Add" to set up the firewall on top of your network.

12. Test Your Account:

    Log in to your account and browse through your network to ensure everything works correctly.

13. Troubleshooting:

    If issues occur, check firewall configurations, network settings, or browser settings for errors.

By following these steps, you should have a functional Surfshark VPN installed on your Windows system, allowing you to browse through your custom network.