This article addresses how to add a subscription in v2rayNG, as well as issues such as being unable to connect after adding it, being able to connect but unable to open web pages, abnormal IP display, and more. It is suitable for Android users who have just installed v2rayNG. Simply follow the steps to import a subscription, update nodes, and perform basic troubleshooting.
1. The correct steps to add a subscription in v2rayNG
- First, install v2rayNG on your Android phone. It is recommended to get it from a trusted app marketplace or the project release page to avoid modified versions from unknown sources.
- Open this site or your service provider’s page and copy the subscription link. A subscription is usually a URL string, not the content of a single vmess, vless, or trojan node.
- Open v2rayNG, tap the “+” in the top right corner or the menu, and select “Subscription settings.”
- Tap Add subscription. For the remark, you can enter “freevpn-x” or a custom name, then paste the subscription link into the address field.
- After saving, return to the main screen, open the menu in the top right corner, and select “Update subscription.”
- Once the update is complete, multiple nodes will appear in the list. Select a node and tap the connect button in the bottom right corner.
If you are using the free nodes provided by this site, it is recommended to copy the full subscription address. Do not leave out the opening https://, and do not use the webpage address as the subscription address.
2. Why you still need to pay attention to IP, DNS, and the browser after adding a subscription
v2rayNG is responsible for forwarding traffic to the node, but the final browsing result is also affected by the IP, DNS, and browser environment. For example, the node may be connected, but if DNS is still going through your local ISP, domain name resolution may fail; if the browser has cached an old page, you may also mistakenly think the proxy is not working.
- IP check: After connecting, open an IP lookup website and see whether the displayed region has changed. If it still shows your local IP, the proxy is not taking effect or the app is not handling the traffic.
- DNS check: If web pages will not open but chat apps work, try enabling the built-in DNS in v2rayNG settings or switching the system network.
- Browser check: Close and reopen the browser, or test in an incognito window to avoid interference from cache, plugins, or proxy extensions.
3. Troubleshooting common connection failures
If updating the subscription fails, first make sure your phone’s network can access the subscription link. If it shows a timeout, switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data and try again. If there is no internet after a node connects, it is recommended to test with another node, because free nodes may be temporarily congested or unavailable.
You can also check whether your phone’s time is accurate, since an incorrect time can cause TLS certificate verification to fail. Confirm whether v2rayNG is being restricted by the system’s battery-saving policy, and allow it to run in the background if necessary. If you only want the browser to use the proxy, you can select the target app in “Per-app proxy”; if you are not familiar with this, it is recommended to use the default global routing first and adjust it after testing successfully.
Summary: The core process of adding a subscription is “copy the subscription link → subscription settings → update subscription → select a node and connect.” After connecting successfully, use the IP, DNS, and browser environment to determine whether it is truly taking effect, so you can locate problems more quickly.