Follow these steps to configure your Surfshark VPN subscription on an enigma2 device using the VPN Manager plugin.
Phase 1: Prepare the Credentials File
- Get Your Credentials: Log into your Surfshark account. Navigate to VPN > Manual Setup and locate your Credentials (username and password).
- Download & Extract: Download the provided
surfsharkvpnauth.zipfile. Extract it using an application like WinZip, WinRAR, or 7-Zip. - Edit the File: Open the extracted
surfsharkvpnauthfile in a text editor. Replace its contents with your credentials, ensuring the file contains only two lines:- Line 1: Your
vpnusername - Line 2: Your
vpnpassword
- Line 1: Your
- Transfer the File: Using an FTP client, upload the
surfsharkvpnauthfile to a connected storage device on your enigma2 receiver (e.g.,media/hddormedia/usb).
Phase 2: Import and Activate in the Plugin
- Launch the Plugin: On your enigma2 device, start the Surfshark VPN Manager plugin.
- Import Config: Press the Menu button on your remote, then select Green button/Import config. The plugin will automatically read the credentials from the file you transferred.
- Activate VPN: Press Exit, then navigate to and press OK on your desired VPN server location to connect.
Troubleshooting Tip: If you encounter a login failure during import, regenerate new credentials in your Surfshark account and repeat the process.
Summary:
To set up the Surfshark VPN Manager plugin, first create a text file named surfsharkvpnauth containing your username and password on separate lines. Transfer this file to your device's storage via FTP. Then, within the plugin, use the Import config option from the menu to load the credentials, after which you can select and connect to a VPN server.
