This article explains “how to import nodes into v2rayNG” and why, when used by a team, the same node may be stable for some people but disconnect frequently for others. By following the steps in this article, you can import a single node, a subscription link, or a QR code, and understand how account environment, client settings, and usage habits affect connection stability.
1. What to prepare before importing
v2rayNG is a commonly used V2Ray/VLESS/VMess/Trojan client for Android. For team use, it is recommended to first standardize the client version, node source, and import method to avoid inconsistent configurations caused by members copying old links on their own. You need to prepare the following:
- An Android phone with the latest version of v2rayNG installed.
- An available node link, such as vmess://, vless://, trojan://, or ss://.
- A subscription address, usually an https link.
- A QR code image or a QR code on a webpage, suitable for quickly importing a single node.
This site provides tutorials on using some free nodes and subscriptions, which can be used to test whether the client is working properly. However, the stability of free nodes is affected by the number of shared users and the network environment, so they are not recommended as the only solution for important team operations.
2. Three ways to import nodes into v2rayNG
After opening v2rayNG, tap the “+” icon in the upper right corner, and you will usually see multiple import options. Regular users can just follow the steps below:
- Import by copying a node link: First copy the complete node link, return to v2rayNG, tap the “+” in the upper right corner, and choose “Import from Clipboard.” After a successful import, the new node will appear in the list.
- Import by scanning a code: Tap “+” and choose “Scan QR Code,” then point the camera at the node QR code. This is suitable when an administrator shares a QR code in a group and members scan it one by one.
- Import by subscription: Tap the menu in the upper left corner, enter “Subscription Settings,” add the subscription address, save it, then return to the main screen and choose “Update Subscription.” This is suitable for teams to maintain nodes in a unified way.
After importing, tap a node, then tap the connection button in the lower right corner. On first use, it is recommended to allow VPN permission. If a key icon appears at the top, it means the system VPN tunnel has been established.
3. Team use version: the relationship between import method and account stability
In team use, stability depends not only on the node itself, but also on the account environment. For example, if multiple people share the same node, the same subscription is refreshed frequently, different members’ phone times are inaccurate, or DNS settings differ, all of these may lead to the situation where “others can connect but I can’t.”
For teams, it is more strongly recommended to use subscription links for unified management: the administrator only needs to update the subscription content, and members just need to click “Update Subscription” regularly. This reduces problems such as missed characters during manual copying, old nodes not being deleted, or port confusion. If it is only for temporary testing, a single node link or QR code is more convenient; if it is for long-term collaboration, subscriptions are easier to maintain.
In addition, members should not repeatedly switch among a large number of nodes at the same time, nor should they frequently clear client data. Some protocols are relatively sensitive to time, transport parameters, and server names. Incorrect phone system time or privately changing TLS, SNI, or transport methods may cause a configuration that originally worked to fail.
4. Troubleshoot connection failures in order
- Make sure the node is complete; when copying, do not miss the protocol at the beginning or the parameters at the end.
- Tap the real connection test in the upper right corner to see whether the issue is a timeout, DNS failure, or authentication failure.
- Switch the phone network, for example from Wi-Fi to mobile data, to rule out local network restrictions.
- Update the subscription in Subscription Settings instead of continuing to use an old cache.
- Check whether the system time is synchronized automatically; incorrect time may affect the TLS handshake.
- If you are the only one on the team who cannot use it, try uninstalling and reinstalling v2rayNG, then import again.
If you get “connected successfully but webpages won’t open,” you can enable bypass LAN in v2rayNG settings, try changing DNS, or switch to another node for testing. During troubleshooting, change only one option at a time so it is easier to locate the cause.
5. Recommended team usage habits
Administrators should consistently publish a single subscription entry and specify the update time, recommended node names, and backup nodes. On the member side, they only need to update the subscription, select the recommended node, and run a connection test. Do not mix multiple expired links in the group, otherwise it can easily cause inconsistent environments. Overall, importing nodes is only the first step; standardizing versions, standardizing subscriptions, and reducing unauthorized changes are the keys to more stable team use of v2rayNG.