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Surfshark Getting CAPTCHAs and Blocked Websites

Ongoing All platforms Updated October 21, 2026

Quick answer

Google, Cloudflare and some sites flag shared VPN IPs, so Surfshark users see constant CAPTCHAs or blocks. Switching to another server helps temporarily; clearing cookies, flushing DNS or excluding the site from the VPN are the longer-term options.

Most likely fix: Switch to another server.

Symptoms

A CAPTCHA after every Google search, Cloudflare 'verify you are human' loops, or sites refusing access while Surfshark is on.

Why it happens

  • Many users share the same Surfshark IP, which sites associate with bots
  • Specific server IPs flagged by Google or Cloudflare
  • Cookies or cached data tied to a flagged session

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

  1. 1. Switch to another server

    1. Disconnect and connect to a different server or nearby city
    2. Expect this to help for a while rather than permanently

  2. 2. Clear cookies and flush DNS

    1. Clear cookies and cache for the affected site, or try a private window
    2. On Windows run ipconfig /flushdns in Command Prompt

  3. 3. Exclude the site or app from the VPN

    1. Use Surfshark's split tunnelling (Bypasser) in Settings > VPN Settings where available
    2. Add the browser or site that keeps blocking you

  4. 4. Report the server to support

    1. Tell Surfshark live chat which server and site are affected
    2. Ask whether a different server is recommended

This guide also covers

  • surfshark google captcha
  • surfshark cloudflare blocked
  • websites blocking surfshark
  • surfshark captcha every search

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