This article addresses a common question: how to add a subscription in v2rayNG, and why you may still be unable to connect or open webpages—or see an unexpected IP address or DNS result—after importing one. It’s for Android users trying v2rayNG for the first time, as well as users whose existing subscriptions won’t update or whose nodes aren’t working.
1. Basic steps for adding a v2rayNG subscription
- Install the latest version of v2rayNG on your Android phone. We recommend downloading it from a trusted app source or the project’s release page, and avoiding modified versions from unknown sources.
- Copy your subscription link. A subscription is usually a URL beginning with http or https. It may come from a VPN provider, a personal subscription, or a free-node page curated by this site.
- Open v2rayNG, tap “+” in the upper-right corner, and select “Import from clipboard” or go to “Subscription group settings.”
- If you’re using a subscription group, tap “+”. Enter a name in “Remarks,” such as “Free nodes,” paste the subscription link into “Address,” and save.
- Return to the main screen, tap the menu in the upper-right corner, and select “Update subscription.” Once the nodes appear, select one and tap the connect button in the lower-right corner.
If the subscription is valid, multiple configurations will appear on the main screen. If no nodes appear, first check that you copied the entire subscription link. In particular, make sure you haven’t missed any parameters at the end or copied extra spaces.
2. How to check whether a subscription is working
A successful connection doesn’t mean every website will be accessible. Check the following in order:
- Check whether v2rayNG shows a connected status at the top and whether a VPN icon appears in the Android notification bar.
- Open your browser and visit a familiar website to check that it loads.
- Visit an IP lookup website and see whether your outgoing IP address has changed.
- If only some apps work, check the “Routing” or “Per-app proxy” settings in v2rayNG.
Most users should start with the default routing settings and avoid changing too many advanced options at once. Free subscription nodes may be temporarily unavailable, congested, or restricted, so try switching to another node.
3. How IP, DNS, and your browser environment are related
Many people find that their “IP has changed, but webpages still won’t open” after adding a subscription. This is often related to DNS or browser cache. IP indicates your outgoing location and usually changes once the node connects successfully. DNS translates domain names into server addresses. If DNS is being tampered with or your DNS requests are going through your local network, websites may not resolve correctly.
In v2rayNG, you can check the DNS-related options in Settings. Beginners should leave the defaults in place to start with. If domain names won’t open but you can access a site by entering its IP address directly, try enabling remote DNS or switching to a popular public DNS service. For your browser, disable proxy-related extensions, clear the cache, or test in an incognito window to rule out interference from old cookies, cached data, or extensions.
4. Troubleshooting failed updates and connections
- Subscription update fails: Check that your phone’s network is working and that the subscription link hasn’t expired. You can try opening the link in a browser to see whether it’s accessible.
- Node connection times out: Try another node, switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data, or try again later.
- Connected but no internet: Check whether your system is restricting v2rayNG’s background network access, and disable battery-saving restrictions.
- Browser can’t access websites: Clear the cache, disable Secure DNS and proxy extensions, then test again.
In short, adding a subscription to v2rayNG comes down to “copy the subscription link—add a subscription group—update the subscription—select a node and connect.” If the connection isn’t working, don’t focus on the subscription alone; also check your IP, DNS, and browser environment. This site periodically curates free nodes that you can import. We recommend keeping several nodes on hand so you can switch quickly if one stops working.