How to set up Alternative ID

Updated: September 11, 2024 05:50

In this article, you will learn how to set up Surfshark’s Alternative ID on your browser extension or web app.

To remind you, Alternative ID is a tool that generates a brand new identity and an email for you to use online.

We will cover the following:

Set up an email address in browser extension

In your Surfshark browser extension, click on the Alternative ID tab, and click on Create.
Here you can create your alternative persona. Select the gender, date of birth, country, and state. Click Continue.
In the next window, you will be introduced to your alternative email. You can either keep the generated one or regenerate a different one.
On the next page, you will need to link your real email. Once you enter your email, click Create Alt ID.
An email containing a verification code will be sent to your email inbox. Copy that verification code, enter it in the Verification code field, and click Confirm.
After verification, you will see a confirmation of your Alt ID email.

Log into your account on the Surfshark website, go to the Alternative ID tab, and click on Create.
Create your alternative persona. Select the gender, date of birth, country, and state. Click Create Alt persona.
In the next window, you will be introduced with your alternative email. You can either keep the generated one or regenerate a different one. If you are happy with your Alt email, click Continue.
On the next page, you will need to link your real email. Once you enter your email, click Create Alt email.
You will need to verify your email address. Find the email that was sent to your inbox and complete the email verification process.
After verification, you will see a confirmation of your Alt ID email. After you register using your Alt ID, the emails will be forwarded to your real email inbox until you decide to regenerate your alternative email.