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Alternative ID & Alternative Number

Generate an online name, email, & phone number

  • Mask your name and contact information
  • Use generated data on sites you don’t trust
  • Avoid spam, online stalking, and data leaks
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Learn about Alternative ID and Number

FEATURES & BENEFITS

What is Alternative ID?

Alternative ID is a Surfshark product that generates a brand-new identity and email for you to use online.

Benefits of Alternative ID

Avoid giving out your personal info to one-time-used websites, sites with vague protection practices, or brands you don't trust 

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Prevent your real info from falling into the wrong hands during data breaches
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Minimize the possibility of getting annoying marketing subscription emails
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Benefits of Alternative Number

Take your Alternative ID to the next level by purchasing a separate virtual phone number, available in addition to any Surfshark plan.

Generate a virtual phone number
Create an alternative phone number for online accounts and listings. Mask your real number from unwanted eyes.
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Get better deals without the spam
Register for discounts using your alternative number. Keep your phone number spam-free.
Don’t give your phone number to strangers
Put your privacy first. Mask your real number to minimize data sharing, robocalls, smishing, and identity theft.
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Disclaimer: Alternative Number is sold separately from Alternative ID and can be used exclusively to receive calls and messages. Only USA numbers are available at the moment. Does not support verification codes.

How to use Alternative ID & Number

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To set up your Alternative ID, you should have an active Surfshark subscription plan and create an account.

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Set up Alternative ID

Select Alternative ID on my.surfshark.com/alternative-id, provide the data you want to generate, and start using your new profile.

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For the best experience, download a Surfshark extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge browsers.

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To set up your Alternative Number, you should have an active Surfshark subscription plan and create an account.

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Upgrade to Alternative Number

Go to my.surfshark.com/alternative-id. Press “Add to plan” in the Alternative Number field and upgrade your identity security. Alternative Number is sold separately on top of any Surfshark plan.

Set up Alternative Number

Once your purchase is completed, click “Set up” next to Alternative Number and generate your phone number.

Need more help? Check out this article on how to use Alternative ID.

Disclaimer: Our Terms of Service prohibit the unlawful use of Alternative ID that may violate laws or the ToS of other websites. You should always be aware of the applicable law and check websites' Terms of Service (ToS) when using Alternative ID.

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Frequently asked questions

An alternative phone number is a virtual number you can use to mask your real one.

Surfshark offers Alternative ID, a product that allows you to hide your identity online and protect your data. You can generate a new name, age, address, email, and phone number.

Use this phone number to receive calls & messages without exposing your personal data.

If you want to mask your phone number but still receive all messages and calls, try Surfshark’s Alternative Number.

It allows you to receive messages and calls to the Surfshark app without sharing your personal information with strangers. This way, you can shield your data, complete all necessary online verifications, reduce spam, and strengthen your privacy.

Using Alternative ID & Alternative Number is quite simple. You begin by inserting your preferences for gender, age, birth date, and country.

Using this information, we generate an alternative persona and an email address (you can customize them). We also create a USA number if you upgrade to the Alternative Number feature.

Once you have these details, you can use your Alternative ID and Alternative Number for as long as you like or get new details anytime.

Yes, Alternative ID is safe to use. Alternative ID is designed with personal identity security in mind. It’s important to secure your most sensitive data and prevent data theft. Using Alternative ID will keep your data private so you don’t fall victim to another data breach.

You can use Alternative Number anywhere. It works globally as long as you have internet access.

However, at the moment, only USA numbers are available.