Surge

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DNS

DNS features include upstream and encrypted DNS using DoH, DoH3, DoQ, or DoT, plus local DNS mapping and fake-IP handling.manual.nssurge.com · read 9 Oct 2026

HTTP tools

Surge supports HTTPS decryption with MITM, URL/header/body rewriting, and local response mapping.manual.nssurge.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Integrations

The Tailscale policy joins a tailnet and can route selected Surge traffic through it; it supports TCP and UDP relay.manual.nssurge.com · read 9 Oct 2026

iOS platform

Surge iOS runs as a Network Extension VPN and works on Wi-Fi and cellular networks; the iOS app also includes a tvOS version.manual.nssurge.com · read 9 Oct 2026

License limits

A Surge iOS Pro personal license covers up to three iOS devices simultaneously and cannot be shared with others.kb.nssurge.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Mac tools

Surge Mac includes gateway mode, a DHCP server, process-based rules, surge-cli, and the Surge Dashboard app.manual.nssurge.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Privacy

The privacy policy says the company may collect license and purchase information and device and activation information, including IP address and technical details needed to manage licenses and prevent abuse.nssurge.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Product

Surge is a network tool that captures traffic, resolves names, selects outbound policies, and can inspect or modify HTTP traffic.manual.nssurge.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Proxy protocols

Outbound policies include HTTP(S), SOCKS5, Shadowsocks, Snell, VMess, Trojan, TUIC, Hysteria 2, AnyTLS, SSH, WireGuard, and Tailscale.manual.nssurge.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Rules and policy groups

Policy groups can select policies manually, by latency test, fallback, load balancing, subnet, or automatically.manual.nssurge.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Scripting

JavaScript hooks are available for requests, responses, rules, DNS, events, and cron jobs.manual.nssurge.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Security and compliance

Surge Networks says it has begun aligning its internal processes with SOC 2 requirements.nssurge.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Support

The purchase page says the products are designed for professional users and do not include technical support; customer service handles billing issues.nssurge.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Traffic capture

Surge can capture traffic through system proxy settings, local proxy ports, or a virtual network interface that handles raw TCP, UDP, and ICMP traffic.manual.nssurge.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Updates

Mac purchases include one year of free updates, and unlocked versions remain usable for life after the update period ends.nssurge.com · read 9 Oct 2026

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