This guide explains how to import nodes into v2rayNG on Android using a subscription URL, a node link, or a QR code. It also covers ways teams can reduce login verification caused by switching nodes unintentionally. A successful import does not guarantee a connection, so you’ll still need to check node availability and proxy settings.
1. What to prepare before importing
Download the installation package from the releases page of the official v2rayNG GitHub project, and choose the version that matches your phone’s architecture. Don’t install modified versions from unknown sources. Prepare a node share link, subscription URL, or QR code, and confirm that the provider supports v2rayNG. Share links commonly start with vless://, vmess://, trojan://, and similar prefixes; a subscription is usually a URL, and the two use different import options.
Node links and subscription URLs may contain access credentials. Don’t post them in public group chats or share screenshots that expose them. When using free nodes from sources such as freevpn-x.com, check when they were last updated and what the client requires. Don’t assume they’ll remain available.
2. Import a node based on what you have
- Import a link from the clipboard: Copy the entire node share link, open v2rayNG, tap “＋” in the upper-right corner, and select “Import config from clipboard.” Return to the main screen and check that the configuration appears. If you get an invalid-link error, make sure you copied the prefix, and that the link doesn’t include extra text or spaces.
- Import a subscription URL: Open “Subscription group settings” in the side menu, or a similarly named subscription management option. Add a group, enter a recognizable label and the subscription URL, then save it. Return to the main screen and select the subscription update option from the menu. Some versions let you update only the current group. Check the node list after refreshing.
- Import a QR code: Tap the QR code scanning option under “＋” and allow camera access, then scan the entire code. If your version supports scanning from an image, you can also select the original from your gallery. Avoid cropped or blurry images.
Menu labels may vary slightly between versions. If importing a configuration for another client, such as a Clash YAML file, fails, don’t keep pasting it. Ask the provider for a share link or subscription format that works with v2rayNG.
3. How to connect and verify the configuration
- Select a node in the configuration list, then tap the start button. The first time you connect, Android will show a VPN connection request. Confirm it to establish the system proxy connection.
- Check that the VPN icon appears in the status bar. Then test both websites you can normally access and websites that require a proxy. A “running” status in the client only means the service has started; it doesn’t guarantee that the node’s exit is working.
- Check your routing mode and per-app proxy settings as needed. If only one app can’t connect, first check whether it’s excluded from the proxy, and close any other VPN apps that might conflict.
4. Troubleshooting connection failures and team account stability
If the node list is empty, check whether you’ve updated the subscription and whether the URL has expired. If the update fails, check your network connection, URL, and subscription format. If a node times out, try another node and check the logs to distinguish DNS issues, connection timeouts, and authentication failures. Don’t post full credentials in public support requests. Latency test results are only a guide; actual access is what matters.
Importing a node doesn’t automatically make an account’s login environment stable. For team use, keep a record of each device’s client version, subscription group, and commonly used exit region. Avoid frequent cross-region switching on the same account over a short period. Free nodes may change their exit location and may be shared by many users; they’re not a reliable choice for services that require a fixed exit. If additional verification is required, follow the platform’s rules, avoid repeated logins and switches, and use its official member-permission features to assign access.