Overview

Surfshark launched in 2018, grew faster than any VPN brand before it on the strength of unlimited simultaneous connections and low multi-year pricing, and merged with Nord Security in 2022 while keeping its own product and affiliate program. Its server network covers more than 100 countries and the Surfshark One bundle adds antivirus, alerting, private search and the Incogni data-removal service.

Surfshark affiliate program page
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The structure is deliberately simple: 40% of every new sale, no renewals, 30-day last-click cookie, $100 minimum payout. Surfshark pays only after the 30-day money-back window closes, so expect a lag between sale and commission. The program's main platform is TUNE, but it is also listed on Impact, CJ, Awin, AvantLink and AppsFlyer, and the team offers custom CPA rates once you prove volume.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Flat 40% with no plan-type tiers makes earnings easy to forecast
  • Listed on almost every major network, so no new dashboard is required
  • Low retail prices convert well on budget-focused and streaming audiences

Cons

  • No recurring commission — a renewing customer earns you nothing
  • $100 threshold plus the 30-day refund hold slows down first payouts
  • Strict last-click attribution: a later click on another affiliate's link takes the sale

Who should promote Surfshark

Budget-focused and streaming audiences, publishers who already work in Impact, CJ or Awin and want one more offer in the same dashboard, and sites that promote security bundles (Surfshark One includes antivirus and the Incogni data-removal service).

How to join

  1. Apply directly at surfshark.com/affiliate or through TUNE, Impact, CJ, Awin, AvantLink or AppsFlyer.
  2. Approval takes a few business days; have a live site or channel ready.
  3. Ask for custom CPA terms once you send consistent volume.
  4. Commissions are approved after the 30-day refund window and paid monthly from $100.

Frequently asked questions

How much commission does the Surfshark affiliate program pay?

40% revenue share on new sales; custom CPA deals for high-volume partners.

How long is the Surfshark affiliate cookie?

The cookie window is 30 days, last-click. Attribution is last-click: a later click on another affiliate's link takes the sale.

What is the minimum payout for Surfshark affiliates?

$100. Payment methods: PayPal, wire transfer, ACH or check depending on the network.

Does Surfshark pay recurring commissions on renewals?

No.

Which network is the Surfshark affiliate program on?

TUNE (main), Impact, CJ Affiliate, Awin, AvantLink, AppsFlyer.