This guide explains how to add a subscription in v2rayNG. It walks you through importing a subscription, updating nodes, and testing your connection on an Android phone, and explains how your IP, DNS, and browser environment can affect the results. Menu names may vary slightly by version; use the equivalent options rather than looking for a supposed “special setting for today.”
1. Before you start: know the difference between a subscription link and a node link
Install v2rayNG from the project’s official release channel, then get a subscription URL from a trusted provider. A subscription is usually an HTTPS link that returns configuration data. Links beginning with vless://, vmess://, or trojan:// are usually for individual nodes and should be imported from the clipboard, not entered in the subscription URL field.
A subscription URL may contain a unique token. Don’t share screenshots showing it or forward the full link.If you get a configuration from this site’s free nodes page, first check whether it’s a subscription URL or a single node, and read the usage instructions. Free resources may not always be available.
2. How to add a subscription in v2rayNG
- Open v2rayNG and go to “Subscription settings” or a similar subscription management option in the side menu.
- Tap the plus button to add a subscription, then enter an easy-to-recognize name in the remarks field, such as “Everyday subscription.”
- Paste the full subscription URL into the address field. Check for leading or trailing spaces, line breaks, or missing characters, then save.
- Return to the configuration list, open the menu in the upper-right corner, and select “Update subscription” or “Update current group subscription.” If your version supports groups, make sure the newly added subscription group is selected.
- After the update succeeds, tap a node to select it, then tap the connect button. The first time you connect, allow the VPN connection request from Android.
- Open a browser and visit the site you want to access. Also test a site that usually works to determine whether your connection is down entirely or just one site is having an issue.
Saving a subscription doesn’t mean the nodes have been downloaded, and a successful update doesn’t guarantee that a node will work.If the list is still empty after updating, troubleshoot subscription retrieval first rather than repeatedly changing your browser settings.
3. Troubleshooting subscription update failures and connection problems
- Invalid link message: Copy the original URL again. Don’t use the address of a subscription information page or login page. Also check whether the subscription has expired or been revoked.
- Update times out: Check your phone’s network, then try again over Wi-Fi or mobile data. If the URL requires a proxy, update it while an existing connection is available. If you don’t have a working connection, ask the provider for an accessible retrieval method.
- Nodes appear but won’t connect: Try another node in the same group, check that your system date and time are set to update automatically, and review the client log for timeouts, DNS resolution errors, or authentication messages.
- No internet access after connecting: Check whether another VPN, firewall, or proxy app is running. Temporarily disable any conflicting apps, then reconnect.
4. How your IP, DNS, and browser environment affect things
Your IP shows the network exit point that websites can see. If you use routing rules, some traffic may go direct, so not every site will show the node’s exit IP. DNS resolves domain names; if resolution fails, you may see “connected” while webpages remain inaccessible. Start by keeping the client’s default DNS settings. Check whether Android’s “Private DNS” or your browser’s “Secure DNS” is set to a custom service you can’t reach, then restore automatic settings one at a time and test again.
Browser cache, cookies, sign-in status, and location permissions can also affect the language or region shown on a page, so don’t rely on page content alone to determine whether the proxy is working. Incognito mode can help rule out some saved browser state, but it won’t change your exit IP.Change one setting at a time and record the result after testing. This makes it easier to identify the cause than changing your subscription, DNS, and routing settings all at once.