This article explains how to import nodes into v2rayNG and why, when a team shares nodes, some people have a stable connection while others experience frequent disconnections. It’s suited to scenarios such as international business, remote collaboration, and research. The focus is on importing nodes, updating subscriptions, managing groups, and troubleshooting connection failures—not on setting up your own server.
1. Check your node information before importing
v2rayNG supports common protocols such as VMess, VLESS, Trojan, and Shadowsocks. For team use, we recommend that an administrator provide a shared subscription link or QR code to avoid team members copying different versions of the node details. This site also lists free nodes for testing, which are suitable for temporary use. For regular collaboration, however, it’s best to use a subscription from a clearly identified source that is updated reliably.
- Subscription link: Usually a URL beginning with https://. Suitable for importing multiple nodes and updating them later.
- Node link: For example, a link beginning with vless:// or vmess://. Suitable for importing a single node.
- QR code: Convenient for quickly scanning with a phone, but less practical than a subscription for team distribution.
2. How to import nodes into v2rayNG
- Install the latest version of v2rayNG on your Android phone. We recommend getting it from a trusted app store or the project’s release page.
- Open v2rayNG and tap “+” in the upper-right corner.
- For a subscription, select “Subscription settings,” tap “+,” enter a label such as “Team Subscription A,” paste the subscription URL, and save it.
- Return to the main screen, tap the menu in the upper-right corner, and select “Update subscription.” Wait for the node list to appear.
- For a single link, tap “+” and select “Import from clipboard” or “Scan QR code.”
- Select a node and tap the connect button in the lower-right corner. The first time you connect, follow the prompt to grant VPN permission.
After importing, test the connection by opening a commonly used website in your browser. Don’t rely solely on the “Connected” status. Some nodes connect successfully but have routing or DNS issues, so websites may still fail to load.
3. How import methods affect stability for teams
Many teams assume that stability depends only on node quality, but how nodes are imported and used matters too. First, using a subscription is more reliable than sharing links manually: when the administrator updates the nodes, members only need to tap “Update subscription,” so no one is left using an outdated address. Second, label nodes by purpose—for example, “Research,” “Video meetings,” and “Backup”—to discourage members from switching at random. Third, avoid keeping too many devices connected to the same account or group of nodes for long periods, as this may trigger server-side limits or cause congestion.
It’s best to agree on a team routine: update subscriptions at the start of each workday, switch to a backup node if the connection fails, and don’t change settings such as the protocol, port, or transport method without approval. For everyday users, don’t change advanced settings manually; leaving them alone is more likely to keep the connection stable.
4. Connection troubleshooting checklist
- Subscription update fails: Check that the subscription URL is complete and that your phone is online. Try turning off the proxy before updating.
- Node times out: Try another node in the same group, or switch between mobile data and Wi-Fi to see if the problem is with your local network.
- Connected, but websites won’t open: Try changing the routing mode in v2rayNG’s settings, or restart your browser.
- Only one team member has a problem: Have them delete the old subscription and import it again to avoid conflicts from duplicate configurations.
- Frequent disconnections: Disable battery restrictions, allow v2rayNG to run in the background, and avoid running other VPN apps at the same time.
If several team members experience problems at once, the issue is usually not a setting on one person’s phone. The subscription nodes may be unavailable, the network exit may be unstable, or the account may have reached its concurrent connection limit. In that case, the administrator should update the subscription for everyone or ask members to switch to a backup route.
5. Recommended habits for team use
We recommend keeping one primary subscription and one backup subscription. Members should only update subscriptions and select nodes, rather than sharing account details privately. Administrators should regularly remove unavailable nodes and use clear names for the working ones. This helps new members get started quickly and reduces the back-and-forth when “the same import works for everyone else but not for me.” Once you know these steps, importing nodes into v2rayNG is straightforward. The key is to use a shared source, update subscriptions consistently, and follow a common troubleshooting process.