This article addresses the common question “How to import nodes into v2rayNG” and is suitable for users who have just installed v2rayNG on Android. You will learn how to import nodes in three ways—via clipboard, QR code, and subscription link—and understand how IP, DNS, and the browser environment each affect your connection, making it easier to troubleshoot situations where it says “connected” but web pages still won’t open.
1. What to prepare before importing
v2rayNG is a commonly used V2Ray/VLESS/VMess/Trojan client on Android. It does not provide servers by itself, so you need to prepare usable nodes or a subscription link. A node usually looks like a vmess://, vless://, or trojan:// link, or it may be a subscription address. You can use your own existing subscription, or copy test nodes from this site’s free nodes page. However, free nodes can vary in stability, so if one fails, it’s recommended to try several others.
- Make sure your phone’s time is set to sync automatically. Incorrect time can cause TLS handshake failures.
- Make sure you have a relatively recent version of v2rayNG installed. Older versions may not support some parameters.
- Before importing, close other VPN-type apps to avoid routing conflicts.
2. Three ways to import nodes into v2rayNG
- Import by copying a link: First copy the full node link, open v2rayNG, tap the “+” in the top right, and choose “Import from clipboard.” After importing, the node name will appear in the list. Select it, then tap the round button in the lower right to connect.
- Import by scanning a code: If the node is provided as a QR code, open v2rayNG, tap “+”, and choose “Scan QR code.” After allowing camera permission, point the camera at the QR code. Once recognized successfully, it will be added to the list.
- Import a subscription link: Tap the menu in the top left, go to “Subscription settings,” tap “+” to add a subscription address, paste the link, and save it. Return to the main screen, choose “Update subscription,” and wait for the nodes to refresh.
If you imported a subscription, you do not need to copy everything again when the nodes change later. Just update the subscription in v2rayNG. If it says parsing failed, the usual reasons are an incomplete subscription address, the network being unable to access the subscription source, or extra spaces being copied into the link.
3. The relationship between IP, DNS, and the browser environment after connecting
Successfully importing a node does not necessarily mean websites will open normally. After connecting, it’s recommended to open a browser and search for “IP check” to confirm whether the displayed exit IP has changed. If the IP has not changed, the connection may not actually be established, system VPN permission may not be enabled, or the current app may not be using the proxy.
DNS is responsible for resolving domain names into IP addresses. In some cases, you may find that “it connects but certain websites still won’t open.” This may be related to DNS pollution, routing rules, or your carrier network. v2rayNG usually uses the built-in DNS and routing rules in the configuration, so ordinary users do not need to modify them in depth. Instead, try switching nodes, updating the client, or changing the network environment first.
The browser environment can also affect your judgment. For example, browser cache, extensions, private mode, and WebRTC leak test results may all make you think the proxy is malfunctioning. When troubleshooting, it’s recommended to test with the system’s built-in browser or an incognito window, and disable extensions that modify proxy behavior.
4. How to troubleshoot connection failures
- Nothing happens after importing a node: Check whether the link is complete and whether the protocol prefix is vmess, vless, trojan, etc.
- Connection test keeps timing out: Switch nodes, switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data, or try again later.
- Certificate/TLS error appears: Enable automatic time sync on your phone and update v2rayNG.
- Subscription is empty: Make sure the subscription address can be opened in a browser, copy it again, and do not include any Chinese explanatory text.
- Connected but web pages won’t open: First check whether the IP has changed, then try another browser or another node, and restart your phone’s network if necessary.
Overall, importing nodes into v2rayNG is not complicated: copy the node or subscription, import it, select the node, tap connect, and check the IP. The issues that most often cause problems are node availability, DNS resolution, and browser cache. By checking each item step by step as described above, you can usually identify most beginner issues.