How do I route windows hotspot through the vpn?

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Im on Windows 11 with app version 5.5.2

I have already followed this tutorial and but the hotspot doesn’t give internet:
https://support.surfshark.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013717719-How-to-set-up-a-VPN-protected-Wi-Fi-hotspot-using-Windows#h_ac6394a7-680f-4565-b616-b3972e33c08f

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I have fixed it:

Instead of sharing for “Surfshark Data Channel Offload” connection as mentioned in the link, I have started the sharing for “SurfsharkWireGuard”. Everything else is the same.

3

Hi, since setting up a Windows VPN hotspot can be tricky sometimes, we would need more information to investigate your situation better.

Could you get in touch with our support team at [email protected] or by joining live chats on our website?

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Hi u/JacobDoesLife

The tutorial linked in your post only applies to network cards that support the hotspot/sharing feature. Most modern cards don’t support it. For Windows 10/11, the best option for creating a VPN-protected Wi-Fi Hotspot is by using the Wiresock VPN client:

  1. Download the Wireguard connection config file for the Surfshark server that you want to connect to.
  2. Download the Wiresock VPN client.
  3. Follow these instructions to configure the VPN connection to the Surfshark VPN server.
  4. Configure Wiresock in Service Mode (not Application Mode) or else the Wi-Fi Hotspot traffic will not be protected by the VPN.
  5. Open the Windows Services panel (Start → Run → type “services.msc”) and confirm that the Wiresock VPN client service is running.
  6. Enable the Wi-Fi Hotspot feature in Windows 11 OS Settings.
  7. Connect your other devices to the new hotspot.
  8. Enjoy!