This article explains how Android users can add a subscription link in v2rayNG, update nodes, and troubleshoot mismatches between their IP, DNS, and browser environment after connecting. It is intended for users who already have a V2Ray/VLESS/VMess/Trojan subscription URL but aren’t sure how to import it, or who still can’t access webpages after connecting.
1. What to prepare before adding a v2rayNG subscription
First, make sure you’ve installed the official version of v2rayNG from a trusted source. A subscription is usually a link starting with http or https and may come from a VPN service, a personal share, or a free-node page curated by this site. When copying the link, make sure you don’t include extra spaces, Chinese punctuation, or line breaks, as these can cause parsing errors.
We recommend closing other proxy apps first to prevent multiple VPNs from competing for control of the system proxy. Android generally allows only one VPN service at a time. If Clash, sing-box, or another accelerator is still running, v2rayNG may not be able to handle your network traffic properly.
2. How to add a v2rayNG subscription
- Open v2rayNG and tap the “+” icon or menu button in the upper-right corner.
- Select “订阅设置” or “Subscription group setting”.
- Tap “+” in the upper-right corner, then enter an easy-to-recognize name in “备注”, such as “Free nodes”.
- Paste your subscription link into the “地址” field, make sure there are no spaces, and save it.
- Return to the main screen, open the menu, and tap “更新订阅”.
- When the update is complete, several nodes will appear in the list. Select one, then tap the circular button in the lower-right corner to connect.
If you see an “Invalid subscription” message or the list is empty, first check whether the subscription URL has expired, requires you to log in before copying, or was truncated by your browser. Some subscription links contain special characters, so use “Copy link address” instead of copying the URL by hand.
3. How to check your IP, DNS, and browser environment after connecting
A “Connected” status in v2rayNG doesn’t necessarily mean all traffic is successfully going through the proxy. Open a browser and search for “IP lookup” to check whether your outgoing IP has changed. If it hasn’t, the node may not actually be connected, the routing mode may be configured incorrectly, or another proxy may still be controlling the system.
DNS can also affect your browsing experience. If you’re connected but some websites won’t open, DNS resolution may be polluted or the cache may be causing problems. Try enabling built-in DNS in v2rayNG’s settings or switching to another node. If websites won’t open in your browser but other apps work, clear the browser cache, disable the browser’s built-in Secure DNS or proxy extensions, and test again.
- IP hasn’t changed: Restart v2rayNG, try another node, and make sure the system VPN icon is visible.
- DNS problems: Try another node, clear the DNS cache, or disable the browser’s Secure DNS.
- Only the browser fails: Check extensions, proxy settings, Private DNS, and the cache.
- Nothing connects: The subscription may have expired. Update it again or use another working subscription.
4. Common causes of failure and suggested fixes
If the subscription update keeps failing, first try opening the subscription link in a browser. If the page shows an access denied message, a 404 error, or is blank, the subscription source is unavailable. If the update succeeds but all nodes time out, your current network may be restricted, the nodes may no longer work, or the protocol may be disrupted. Try switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data.
Most users don’t need to change advanced settings, so start with the defaults. Simply add the subscription, update it, select a node, connect, and check your IP to narrow down whether the issue is with the subscription, node, DNS, or browser environment. This site also curates free nodes for testing, which can help you check whether your client is configured correctly.