This guide explains how to use Shadowrocket (often called “小火箭”) and why using it across a team can affect account stability. You’ll learn how to import nodes or subscriptions, enable the proxy on iPhone or iPad, and help team members avoid frequent disconnections, account security checks, and confusing connection settings.
1. How teams can use Shadowrocket
Shadowrocket, often nicknamed “小火箭,” is a popular iOS proxy client that supports protocols such as Vmess, VLESS, Trojan, and Shadowsocks. For teams, it’s just the client—the connection’s stability mainly depends on node quality, subscription management, usage habits, and network conditions. If several people share the same set of nodes, it’s best to use a single, trusted configuration source instead of having everyone add unknown nodes at will.
This site shares free nodes and setup guides for temporary testing or learning. For ongoing team collaboration, however, it’s best to have backup connections and check their availability regularly.
2. Installation and node import steps
- Install Shadowrocket on your iPhone or iPad. If you can’t find it, check whether your current Apple ID region supports the app.
- Get a node link or subscription URL. Common formats include ss://, vmess://, vless://, and trojan://, or a https subscription link.
- Open Shadowrocket and tap “+” in the upper-right corner. For a single node, select the corresponding type and paste in the details. For a subscription, select “Subscribe/订阅,” paste in the subscription URL, and save it.
- Return to the home screen, swipe down or tap to update the subscription, and wait for the node list to appear.
- Select a node and turn on the connection switch at the top. The first time you connect, allow the app to add a VPN configuration.
- Once connected, open a browser and visit a familiar website to test the connection. If it won’t load, try another node or check the rule mode.
3. How team use affects account stability
In a team setting, the issue isn’t just whether you can connect; it’s also whether account sign-in environments stay consistent. For example, if several people sign in to the same business account while frequently switching between nodes in different countries or regions, the platform may flag the activity as unusual. Teams should agree to use a consistent region, connection, or similar exit IP for each business account, rather than switching between the US, Japan, and Singapore from one day to the next.
It’s also best not to share a Shadowrocket configuration file that everyone can edit freely. If one team member deletes a node, changes the rules, or switches to global mode, troubleshooting can become difficult. A more reliable approach is for an administrator to manage the subscription, while team members only update it and select the designated connection.
4. Recommended team settings
- Prefer rule mode: In most cases, select Rule/规则 so domestic websites connect directly and overseas websites use the proxy, reducing unnecessary latency and unexpected issues.
- Keep backup nodes ready. If the primary connection is unavailable, switch to the backup as agreed by the team instead of searching on the fly for nodes from unknown sources.
- Use consistent names, such as “Office-US-01” and “Backup-SG-02,” so team members can easily choose the right connection.
- Update subscriptions regularly. If a node stops working, update the subscription first, then check whether the issue is with the client.
5. Troubleshooting connection failures
If Shadowrocket won’t connect, check these items in order: whether the node has expired, whether the subscription updated successfully, whether VPN permission is enabled in iOS, whether your current Wi-Fi or cellular network restricts proxy connections, and whether the device’s time is correct. If the app shows that it’s connected but webpages won’t load, switch to Global/全局 mode to test. If that works, the issue is likely with the rules. If none of the nodes work, the subscription may have expired or the local network may be blocking the connection.
For team use, keep a list of working nodes and a simple log of connection issues. This makes it easier to tell whether a problem is limited to one person’s device or affects the entire connection. Once you know the steps above, using Shadowrocket isn’t complicated—the key is to keep configurations consistent, avoid frequent switching, and troubleshoot step by step.