What Is Surfshark's Web Content Blocker on Dausos?
Surfshark’s web content blocker lets you filter entire categories of websites considered risky or inappropriate, such as adult content, gambling, phishing, and malware sites. Unlike traditional parental control apps that log all browsing activity, this blocker focuses on restricting access to these categories without recording individual user history.
With the recent integration of this blocker into Surfshark’s own Dausos protocol, users can now combine content filtering with a VPN that offers faster speeds and post-quantum encryption, all in one connection. This advancement means you won't have to trade off privacy, performance, or protection.
How to Enable and Customize the Web Content Blocker on Dausos
- Connect Using Dausos Protocol: In the Surfshark app on macOS, select the Dausos protocol to benefit from its speed and security features.
- Activate the Web Content Blocker: Open the app settings while connected to Dausos and toggle on the web content blocker.
- Select Categories to Block: Choose from predefined categories such as adult sites, phishing, gambling, malware, and profanity to tailor the filtering to your household’s needs.
- Secure the Settings: Optionally enable two-factor authentication to lock the configuration, ensuring only authorized admins can change these filters.
Currently, this feature is available on Surfshark One and One+ plans using the latest macOS app version. Users with the Starter plan or other platforms will need to upgrade or wait for wider availability.
What Makes the Dausos Protocol Special?
Dausos is Surfshark’s first proprietary VPN protocol, designed from the ground up for speed, security, and future-proofing.
- Dedicated Tunnels: Unlike traditional protocols pooling traffic together, Dausos creates a private, dedicated data tunnel per user session to reduce lag and boost speed.
- Post-Quantum Security: It uses a hybrid quantum-resistant key exchange method to protect against emerging quantum computer attacks.
- Advanced Encryption: Employs AEGIS-256X2 encryption with port randomization for robust security.
- Network Compatibility: Improved behavior on locked-down networks like school and office firewalls, where many VPNs struggle.
Practical Benefits for VPN Users
By enabling Surfshark’s web content blocker on the Dausos protocol, users get an ideal combination of privacy, speed, and safety:
- Faster Browsing: Up to 30% faster speeds than other common VPN protocols even when filtering content.
- Privacy Focus: No tracking or logging of individual browsing history, unlike many traditional parental controls.
- Expanded Security: Protects against risky sites that can lead to scams, malware, or unwanted exposure.
- Unified Setup: Enjoy all these benefits in one VPN connection without needing extra software or compromises.
This integration makes the Surfshark VPN an excellent choice for families or individuals wanting to boost online safety while maintaining high connection performance.