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FastTrack: Surfshark’s route optimization solution

FastTrack is an innovative solution created by Surfshark which continuously evaluates different routes in real-time. When network conditions changes, Surfshark monitors connection speed across our entire network, thus identifying the most efficient paths available at any moment. FastTrack adjusts the path to ensure the user's data always travels along the most optimized and stable pathways, resulting in better internet performance and speed. 
 

FastTrack, a true real-time VPN route optimization for enhanced internet performance!

Basics of internet speed and latency.
The quality and safety of your internet connection can make or break anybody's internet experience. Virtual private networks (VPNs) have long been a trusted tool for online security, but Surfshark, has taken it a step further to provide the most efficient service possible for all users. Internet speed determines how much data you can send or receive per second, while latency measures how quickly data travels between two points. The quicker the response time — the better. 

Together, these factors dictate how smoothly your internet connection supports various online activities.

 

Surfshark FastTrack

How does it all work?
The FastTrack solution is built on Surfshark Nexus, a unique multi-server routing system that connects users to an entire network of servers rather than a single VPN tunnel, enhancing security and stability. At the heart of this system is Surfshark's globally distributed probes, which function like messengers. They check the speeds and latency from their perspective and return this information.

Surfshark actively tests multiple path combinations using Nexus to identify the most efficient routes. Collecting and analyzing real-time speed data ensures that user traffic is directed along the optimal paths, delivering the best possible performance for everyone.



Why does it matter?
Even with the best internet quality, network performance gets worse the longer the path is. For example, connecting from Miami to Detroit, you will probably maintain fast internet speeds. However, they will most likely drop when connecting from Miami to Sydney.  

The FastTrack solution optimizes both speed and a consistent, high-quality connection. By actively managing user routes, we enhance connectivity and overall user experience. 

For example, due to the layout of global network infrastructure, a data packet traveling from one city to another may be routed through multiple cities, countries, or even across continents and under oceans, if those paths offer less congestion or faster transmission speeds. 

By actively optimizing these data paths and leveraging the most efficient routes, we can maximize connection speed. This optimization ensures that users consistently experience the best possible network performance, regardless of their physical location.


 

How to use it
At the moment, the solution will only be released for macOS devices. If you’re using macOS with the latest Surfshark app, all you have to do is connect to one of three key locations (Sydney, Seattle, or Vancouver), and our system automatically evaluates and selects the best possible routes for your connection.

Surfshark's routing solution works automatically when users connect through the Surfshark app, operating behind the scenes to ensure the user's data travels along the most efficient paths. 

Currently, Surfshark has implemented this optimization in three key locations: Sydney (Australia), Vancouver (Canada), and Seattle (the US), so users can expect better VPN performance — with speed increases up to 70% — when connecting to servers located in these cities. Users can identify the optimized locations by looking for the FastTrack icon next to Sydney, Seattle, and Vancouver in the server list.



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