This guide explains how to import nodes into v2rayNG using clipboard links, QR codes, or subscriptions, and how to connect afterward. It also covers why your IP, DNS, and browser environment can affect the results. It is intended for Android users; menu names may vary slightly between versions, so follow the labels in your app.
1. Before importing: know the difference between a node and a subscription
First, install the client from the official v2rayNG project releases page or another trusted source. Then prepare a node link, QR code, or subscription URL. A single-node link usually begins with vless://, vmess://, trojan://, or a similar prefix. A subscription URL is usually an HTTPS link that can retrieve multiple configurations; a regular webpage URL is not necessarily a subscription URL.
Node links and subscription URLs may contain access credentials. Don’t share them publicly. If you use free nodes shared through this site or other channels, check the update notes. Free resources may stop working, and a successful import does not guarantee a connection.
2. Choose an import method based on what you have
- Import from the clipboard: Copy the complete node link, open v2rayNG, tap “＋” in the upper-right corner, and select “Import from clipboard.” Return to the list and confirm that the configuration was added. If the import fails, check for extra text or spaces, or a truncated link.
- Scan a QR code: Tap the scan option under “＋,” grant camera access when prompted, and scan the code. If the code is saved in your phone’s photo library and the scanner supports image recognition, you can select a screenshot directly. Otherwise, copy the link or display the QR code on another device.
- Import multiple nodes using a subscription: Open “Subscription group settings” or a similar option in the side menu, add a group, enter a label and the full subscription URL, and save. Then return to the main screen and select “Update subscription.” Saving the URL alone won’t add any nodes; you need to update the subscription.
If a subscription update fails, first check whether the URL has expired, whether you copied it in full, and whether your phone’s current network can reach the subscription source. Opening the URL in a browser may trigger a download or display encoded text; this is not necessarily an error. Don’t submit subscription contents to unfamiliar parsing sites.
3. Connect and check that the import worked
Select a node from the list and tap the connect button. The first time you connect, allow Android to create a VPN connection. Then run the client’s connection test and open a webpage to verify access; latency is only a guide and does not replace testing actual access.
If the connection fails to start, check whether another VPN, proxy, or app using the VPN connection is running, and make sure your phone’s date and time are correct. If the connection often drops in the background, check the system’s battery-saving restrictions and allow the client to run in the background if needed.
4. The node is imported, so why is my IP or browsing still not right?
Importing only saves the configuration. The public IP that websites see also depends on whether the node is connected, your routing rules, and whether the app’s traffic is being proxied. In split-tunnel mode, some websites connecting directly is expected. To troubleshoot, temporarily switch to global proxy mode and test, then restore your original rules.
DNS resolves domain names. If some websites won’t load, check the client’s DNS settings, Android Private DNS, and your browser’s secure DNS for conflicts. Change only one setting at a time and test again. Don’t blindly copy someone else’s configuration.
Browser cache, cookies, location permissions, and signed-in accounts can also affect the regional content a website displays, so the page language doesn’t prove where your traffic exits. Compare results in an incognito window and another app. If all apps fail, try a different node or switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data before repeatedly reinstalling the client.