This article addresses common questions about configuring WS TLS nodes: how to import a node into a client, verify WebSocket and TLS settings, and troubleshoot connection issues for team members. WS is a transport method, while TLS encrypts the connection. Neither is a standalone proxy protocol; they are typically used with VLESS, VMess, or Trojan. A correct configuration does not guarantee a stable account environment—changes to the exit IP and platform login rules can also affect the experience.
1. Prepare the client and node details
First, install software that supports the relevant protocol and WS and TLS from the client’s official release channel, such as v2rayN or v2rayNG, or a Clash or sing-box client that supports the required configuration format. Import formats vary between clients, so you cannot assume that any subscription link will work as a universal configuration.
Confirm the protocol, server address, port, user ID or password, WS path, Host, and TLS server name with the node provider. The server address, WS Host, and TLS SNI are separate fields. Even if they are sometimes the same, enter each according to the original details rather than making them all match yourself.
2. Import using a link or subscription whenever possible
- Copy the share link provided and open “Import from clipboard” in the client. If you received a subscription URL, go to “Subscription management,” add the URL, and update it.
- In the node details, confirm that the base protocol is correct, then check that the transport is set to WebSocket and TLS is enabled. Some interfaces abbreviate WebSocket as WS.
- Check that the WS path includes a leading slash, for example, /connect. This example illustrates the format only; use the path provided by your provider.
- Check the WS Host and TLS SNI. In some software, SNI may appear as “Server Name.” Do not enter it in the remarks or display name field.
- Save and select the node, then enable the system proxy. On mobile, allow the VPN connection when prompted. Test with a frequently used website first, then check whether the target app works.
When using this site’s free nodes, follow the protocol information and subscription format published for the current release. A subscription URL may contain access credentials, so don’t post it in public groups or include it in screenshots. Before sharing it with a team, also confirm that the provider permits multiple users.
3. How to enter the settings manually when there is no share link
Create a node of the type that matches the provided details, enter the address, port, and authentication information, set the transport to WS, and enter the path and Host. Finally, enable TLS and set the SNI. Unless explicitly required, don’t enable additional transport options or copy settings from another node. Don’t disable certificate verification just to “make it connect.” If you get a certificate error, first check the domain name, device time, and configuration source.
4. Troubleshooting connection failures and team environment stability
If you get a timeout, first check your local network, server address, and port, then try updating the subscription. For TLS handshake or certificate errors, check the SNI, system time, and certificate verification settings. If the logs show a failed WebSocket handshake, 403, or 404, start by checking the WS path and Host, and contact the provider to confirm the service status. These messages are troubleshooting clues; a single error code is not enough to determine the cause.
For team testing, standardize the client version and configuration source. Change only one field at a time and record the results; don’t have multiple people edit the subscription simultaneously. If the node connects but business accounts are repeatedly asked to verify, this may be related to exit IP changes, a shared exit IP, or platform rules. WS TLS determines only how the connection works; it does not guarantee a fixed exit IP or exemption from account verification. Avoid unnecessary node switching, and follow the target platform’s requirements for team collaboration and account security.