This guide explains how to import a subscription into Clash and troubleshoot issues such as webpages still not loading, your IP address not changing, DNS leaks, or unusual browser behavior. It’s intended for everyday users who have just received a subscription link, a free node link, or a Clash configuration from this site. Follow the steps below to import it and perform basic troubleshooting.
1. What to prepare before importing a subscription
Clash is just a client; you need a configuration file or subscription link to connect. Common clients include Clash Verge, alternatives to Clash for Windows, and graphical clients for Clash Meta. The labels may vary slightly between interfaces, but the basic process is the same: add the subscription, update the configuration, select a node, and enable the system proxy.
- Get a working Clash subscription link, usually starting with http or https.
- Make sure the link contains no extra spaces, line breaks, or Chinese punctuation.
- Keep your computer’s clock synchronized automatically if possible. An incorrect time can cause certificate verification to fail.
- If you’re using free nodes, test several to avoid relying on a single node that may be temporarily unavailable.
2. How to import a subscription into Clash
- Open the Clash client and go to the “Profiles / Configuration / Subscription” page.
- Click “New / Add / Import Subscription” and paste the subscription link into the URL field.
- Enter a name such as “freevpn-x node” or choose a custom name to make it easy to identify.
- Click Save, then select “Update” and wait for the configuration to download.
- Go back to the “Proxies” page and select a node or use an automatic selection policy group.
- Under “General,” enable System Proxy.
- Open a browser and visit a test website to confirm that pages load normally.
If the client reports a configuration error, the issue is usually not with the steps you followed. The subscription content may be in an incompatible format, the link may have expired, or your network may be unable to reach the subscription address. Try opening the link in a browser. If it downloads text, the subscription address is working.
3. How your IP, DNS, and browser environment are related
Successfully importing a subscription doesn’t mean all your traffic is going through the proxy. Clash commonly offers three modes: Rule, Global, and Direct. Rule mode is recommended for most users; if your test IP doesn’t change, temporarily switch to Global for troubleshooting. Your IP is determined by the current exit node, while DNS affects domain name resolution. Browser behavior can also be affected by cache, extensions, WebRTC, and other factors.
If an IP-checking website still shows your local IP, first make sure the system proxy is enabled, then check whether your browser has a separate proxy configured. Some browser extensions override the system proxy, so Clash may be connected while the browser bypasses it. If you experience DNS leaks, enable the built-in DNS or TUN mode in the client settings. Avoid running multiple proxy apps at the same time, as their rules may conflict.
4. Quick troubleshooting for connection failures after importing
- Subscription won’t update: Check whether the link has expired or been truncated by a space, then try again on a different network.
- Node times out: Switch to another node. Free nodes may be temporarily congested or unavailable.
- Connected, but webpages won’t load: Switch between Rule and Global, then try again with browser proxy extensions disabled.
- IP address hasn’t changed: Make sure the system proxy is enabled. On Windows, check the system network proxy switch.
- DNS issues: Clear your browser cache, restart Clash, and, if necessary, flush the system DNS cache.
As a final tip, after each subscription update, select a node with low latency that you can access, then test a webpage. This site curates free nodes that can be imported into Clash, along with usage guides, but free resources may not be reliable. If a node is unavailable, troubleshoot using the steps above or switch to another subscription.