Run Surge on an always-on computer

Keep a trusted Surge session running through a virtual machine or dedicated computer.

Strategies run only while the Surge tab stays open. Run Surge in a dedicated, always-on environment when you need continuous execution.

Choose an environment

Use one of these options:

• Virtual machine: Sign up with a virtual private server provider. Choose a supported desktop operating system and remote desktop access.

Set up a virtual machine

1. Create a virtual machine with a desktop environment. Set a strong account password.

2. Install a supported browser and a remote-desktop client. Enable automatic security updates.

3. Connect through remote desktop. Install your Cardano wallet extension and open Surge.

4. Create or import your strategy wallets. Store each key file in a secure location on the virtual machine.

5. Fund the strategy wallets, configure your strategies, and leave the Surge tab open.

A virtual machine holds strategy wallet keys. Do not share its login, remote-desktop access, or wallet key files.

Keep the session available

Prevent the computer from sleeping or shutting down. Configure automatic restart after power loss where available. Reconnect after browser, operating system, or network updates and confirm Surge remains open.

Keep a secure backup of every strategy wallet key file. You need the key file to restore a wallet elsewhere if the machine fails.

Access Surge remotely

Connect to the virtual machine or dedicated computer from your personal computer using its remote-desktop application. Use a private network or the provider's secure connection method. Sign out of remote sessions when finished.

Automatic signing is on by default. You can turn it off in Settings when you want to approve every trade manually.