This article addresses the question of “how to add a subscription in v2rayNG”: it is intended for Android users who want to import airport subscriptions, free node subscriptions, or individual V2Ray/VLESS links into v2rayNG, and it also explains why IP, DNS, and the browser environment can still affect access results after connecting.
1. What you need to prepare before adding a subscription
First, make sure the latest version of v2rayNG is installed on your phone. You need to have a working subscription address, usually starting with https://, or it may be a single-node link such as vmess://, vless://, or trojan://. This site provides free nodes and subscription examples, but the availability of free nodes can fluctuate, so it is recommended to prepare several sources for testing.
- Your Android phone can access the internet normally, and the time and time zone are set to sync automatically.
- The subscription link has no extra spaces and has been copied in full.
- If the system restricts background network access, allow v2rayNG to use mobile data and Wi-Fi.
2. Steps to add a subscription in v2rayNG
- Open v2rayNG and tap the “+” in the top right corner or the menu button.
- Select “Subscription settings” or “Subscription group setting”.
- Tap the “+” in the top right corner, and enter a name in “Remarks”, such as “Free Nodes”.
- Paste the subscription URL into the “Address” field, then save it.
- Return to the main screen, open the menu, and tap “Update subscription”.
- Wait for the node list to refresh, select a node, and tap the connect button in the bottom right corner.
If you only have a single node link rather than a subscription address, you can tap “+” on the main screen and choose “Import from clipboard” or “Scan QR code”. After importing, similarly select a node and connect.
3. What is the relationship between IP, DNS, and the browser environment
A successful connection does not mean every website will definitely open normally. Access results are usually affected by three factors: first, the IP, as websites determine your region based on the exit IP; second, DNS, because if DNS is not routed through the proxy, it may cause polluted resolution or a region mismatch; third, the browser environment, including cache, cookies, language, time zone, WebRTC, and so on.
After connecting, it is recommended to open an IP lookup website to confirm whether the displayed region matches the expected node location. If the site still reports a regional issue, try clearing the browser cache, closing and reopening the browser, or testing with a different node. If you have higher privacy requirements, you can disable settings related to WebRTC leaks in your browser.
4. What to do if the subscription update fails or it won’t connect
- The subscription cannot be updated: Check whether the link has expired and whether it was copied completely; you can also first open the subscription address in a browser to see whether it returns content.
- The node shows a timeout: Switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data, or change to another node; free nodes are prone to failure when crowded.
- It connects but web pages won’t open: In v2rayNG settings, try enabling “Bypass LAN and mainland China addresses” or switch the routing mode.
- Some apps do not use the proxy: Confirm that the system VPN icon is visible, and check whether v2rayNG has app-specific proxy restrictions enabled.
Overall, the core of adding a subscription in v2rayNG is: save the subscription address, update the subscription, select a node, and test the connection. When problems occur, do not focus only on the client; also check the IP, DNS, and browser cache environment at the same time, and rule them out one by one to identify the cause more easily.