This article addresses the common question, “How do you import nodes into v2rayNG,” and also explains why, after importing, you still need to pay attention to IP, DNS, and the browser environment. It is suitable for Android users who already have VLESS, VMess, or Trojan node links, or who copied a subscription URL from this site’s free node page.
1. What to prepare before importing
v2rayNG is a commonly used proxy client on Android, mainly supporting manual node entry, clipboard import, QR code scanning, and subscription updates. Before you begin, confirm three things: the client is installed; the node link has not been truncated; and your phone’s network can access the internet normally. If you copied a subscription URL, it is usually a long https link; if you copied a single node, common prefixes include vmess://, vless://, and trojan://.
- It is recommended to copy the full link from a trusted source to avoid parsing failures caused by missing characters.
- If you are using the free nodes provided on this site, you can first copy the subscription URL and then update it in the client.
- Before importing, close other VPN-type apps to avoid port conflicts.
2. Three ways to import nodes into v2rayNG
Method 1: Import from the clipboard. First copy the node link, open v2rayNG, tap the “+” in the top-right corner, and select “Import from clipboard.” If the format is correct, the node will appear in the list. Select that node, then tap the connect button in the bottom-right corner. If a key icon appears in the status bar, you can begin testing access.
Method 2: Scan a QR code. If the node page provides a QR code, tap the “+” in the top-right corner, select “Scan QR code,” and after allowing camera permission, point your camera at the code. Once the scan succeeds, a configuration will likewise be generated. This method is suitable when viewing nodes on a computer webpage and scanning them directly with your phone.
Method 3: Import a subscription. Tap the menu in the top-left corner, go to “Subscription settings,” tap “+” to add a new subscription, and you can enter “freevpn-x” in the remark field. Paste the subscription link into the address field, save it, then return to the main screen and choose “Update subscription” from the menu. Subscriptions are suitable for managing nodes in batches, so later you only need to update instead of copying them one by one.
- Copy the subscription or node link.
- Open v2rayNG and choose the corresponding import method.
- Select the node and tap connect.
- Open a browser and visit a test website to confirm whether the connection works.
3. What do IP, DNS, and the browser environment have to do with it?
Successfully importing a node does not mean the browser environment is completely normal. After connecting, your outbound IP will usually appear as the region where the node server is located; but if DNS is not handled properly, issues may occur such as webpages not opening, resolution falling back to local results, or certain websites behaving abnormally. In v2rayNG, you can check options such as “Local DNS” and “Remote DNS” in the settings. Ordinary users can generally keep the defaults; if you encounter DNS pollution or resolution failure, you can try switching to common public DNS servers.
The browser environment can also affect your judgment. For example, Chrome cache, website cookies, incorrect system time, or other proxy extensions enabled in the browser may all make you mistakenly think the node is unavailable. It is recommended to use an incognito window when testing, disable unnecessary extensions, and test different scenarios separately, such as webpages, app stores, and chat apps.
4. Checklist for troubleshooting connection failures
- Prompt says resolution failed: check whether the link is complete and whether the subscription URL can be opened normally.
- Stuck on connecting: try another node, or switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data for testing.
- Connected but webpages won’t open: try changing DNS and clearing the browser cache.
- Subscription update is empty: confirm that the subscription link is not a single-node link and that no extra spaces were copied.
- Frequent disconnections: disable battery-saving restrictions and allow v2rayNG to run in the background.
Summary: importing nodes into v2rayNG is not complicated. The key is to distinguish between a “single node link” and a “subscription link.” After importing, checking IP, DNS, and the browser environment can help you pinpoint problems more quickly. The stability of free nodes may vary with network conditions, so if one becomes unavailable, prioritize updating the subscription or switching to another node.