"Why didn't I get paid?"

It is the most frustrating feeling: spending 30 minutes on a game or survey, only to see $0 added to your balance. 99% of the time, this isn't a scam—it is a technical failure on your device. If the advertiser's tracking pixel is blocked, they assume you never did the task.

This comprehensive guide will teach you exactly how to configure your PC and Phone to ensure every single cent tracks correctly.

Part 1: The "Clean Environment" Rules

If the reward is already missing rather than something you are trying to prevent, start with what to do about a missing reward and note the 24-hour rule. Before we look at specific browsers, you must eliminate the universal enemies of tracking. You MUST disable these:

THE KILLERS	Why they block your money
AdBlockers (uBlock, AdBlock Plus)	They block the "Tracking Link" that connects Shark Earnings to the advertiser. If this link breaks, you are invisible to them.
VPNs / Proxies	Advertisers pay for specific countries. If you hide your location, you are automatically disqualified and likely banned.
Incognito Mode (Private Tabs)	Tracking requires "Cookies" to be stored. Private mode deletes cookies instantly, breaking the tracking chain.

Part 2: Which Browser Should You Use? (Ranked)

Your choice of browser matters more than you think. Modern browsers are aggressive about "Privacy," which often accidentally blocks legitimate reward tracking.

#1. Google Chrome (The Gold Standard)

Reliability Score: 10/10

Chrome is what advertisers build their systems for. It has the highest success rate for tracking.

#2. Opera GX (The Gamer's Trap)

Reliability Score: 5/10 (Default)

Many gamers use Opera GX, but it has a built-in "Ad & Tracker Blocker" that is turned ON by default. This kills offerwalls instantly.

• The Fix: Go to Settings -> "Privacy Protection" -> Turn OFF "Block Ads" and "Block Trackers" completely.

#3. Brave Browser (The Hard Mode)

Reliability Score: 2/10 (Default)

We love Brave for privacy, but for earning money, it is a nightmare. "Brave Shields" aggressively block the scripts needed to confirm you played a game.

• The Fix: You must click the Lion Icon in the address bar and select "Shields DOWN" for Shark Earnings AND the partner sites. If you forget this once, the offer fails. We recommend avoiding Brave for GPT sites.

#4. Safari (Apple Users)

Reliability Score: 6/10

Apple uses "Intelligent Tracking Prevention" (ITP). Great for privacy, bad for getting paid.

• Crucial Setting: Go to iPhone Settings -> Safari -> Scroll down -> Turn OFF "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking".

Part 3: Mobile Specific Settings (Critical)

Most high-paying game offers are on mobile. Mobile operating systems have strict privacy settings you need to adjust.

Part 4: The "Perfect Tracking" Checklist

Follow this checklist every time you start a high-paying offer ($10+):

1. Clear Cookies: (Optional but good) Clear your browser cookies before clicking the offer to remove old tracking data.
2. Stay on WiFi: Do not switch from WiFi to 4G/5G while downloading the app. Changing IP addresses confuses the tracking server.
3. Click & Commit: Click the offer -> Download immediately -> Open immediately. Do not click, wait 3 hours, and then download.
4. Keep the App: Keep the game installed for at least 24-48 hours after finishing.