This article addresses the question “how to import nodes into v2rayNG”: it is intended for Android users and explains how to import free nodes, subscription links, or individual vmess/vless/trojan links into v2rayNG. It also explains how the connection relates to your IP, DNS, and browser environment after importing, helping you determine whether the connection has actually succeeded.
1. Preparation Before Importing
First, install v2rayNG on your Android phone. It is recommended to get the latest version from a trusted source. If the interface is empty after opening it, that does not mean it cannot be used; it simply means no nodes have been configured yet. You need to prepare one of the following: a subscription URL, a node sharing link, a QR code image, or node content copied from this site’s free nodes page.
- Subscription URL: usually a full https link that can update multiple nodes at once.
- Single node: commonly starts with vmess://, vless://, or trojan://.
- QR code: a node QR code shared by someone else, which can be imported directly by scanning.
2. Three Ways to Import Nodes into v2rayNG
- Import a subscription: Open v2rayNG, tap the “+” in the top right, select “Subscription settings,” then tap “+” again to add a new subscription. You can write anything for the remark, paste the subscription link into the address field, save it, return to the main screen, tap the menu in the top right, and select “Update subscription.”
- Import from the clipboard: First copy the complete node link, return to v2rayNG, tap the “+” in the top right, and select “Import from clipboard.” If the link format is correct, a new node will appear in the list.
- Import by scanning a QR code: Tap the “+” in the top right, select “Scan QR code,” and point the camera at the code. If the QR code is in your photo gallery, you can use the system gallery to recognize it, copy the link, and then import it from the clipboard.
After the import is complete, tap a node to select it, then tap the round button in the bottom right to start it. On first use, the system will pop up a VPN connection request; choose Allow. If a key or VPN icon appears in the status bar, it means v2rayNG has taken over the network traffic.
3. How to Confirm Your IP, DNS, and Browser Environment Are Working Properly After Importing
A successful connection is not just about the button turning green; you also need to check actual access results. You can open a browser and visit an IP lookup website to see whether the displayed exit IP has changed. If the IP is still your local carrier’s address, the node may not be connected, or the browser may still be using a direct connection.
DNS can also affect the experience. If some webpages will not open or images load slowly, DNS resolution may be abnormal. In v2rayNG settings, you can view options such as “Routing settings” and “Local DNS.” Regular users can usually leave the defaults as they are; if you encounter DNS pollution or resolution failures, try switching to built-in rules or changing to another available node. As for the browser, it is recommended to disable extensions that force a fixed proxy to avoid conflicts with v2rayNG.
4. Common Reasons for Failure and How to Fix Them
- No response when importing: check whether you copied the full link, and make sure there is no explanatory text mixed in before or after it.
- Subscription update fails: confirm that the subscription URL can be opened in a browser, or switch networks and try again.
- The node can be imported but will not connect: the node may have expired or become invalid. Try switching to another node; the availability of free nodes can change, so it is a good idea to prepare several.
- It connects but webpages will not open: disable battery-saving restrictions and allow v2rayNG to run in the background; then check whether the system time is accurate.
- Only some apps work: check whether per-app proxy is enabled, and if necessary switch to global proxy mode for testing.
Summary: the two most common ways to import nodes into v2rayNG are by subscription and from the clipboard. After importing, you need to select a node and start the VPN, then use your IP, DNS, and browser access results to determine whether it is truly working. If the connection fails, first check the link format, whether the subscription has expired, whether the node is still valid, and whether there is a browser proxy conflict.