This article addresses “how to add a subscription in v2rayNG” as well as issues after adding it, such as failing to connect, webpages not opening, the IP showing incorrectly, DNS leaks, or the browser still behaving abnormally. It is suitable for Android users who have just obtained a V2Ray/VLESS/VMess/Trojan subscription link. Simply follow the steps to complete import, update, and basic troubleshooting.
1. The correct steps to add a v2rayNG subscription
v2rayNG supports manually importing a single node and also supports adding a subscription link. The benefit of a subscription is that future node updates are more convenient. Free nodes or provider subscriptions can both be handled in a similar way.
- First install the latest version of v2rayNG. It is recommended to download it from a trusted app store or the project release page, and avoid using modified versions from unknown sources.
- Copy your subscription address, usually a link beginning with http or https, and do not copy any extra spaces.
- Open v2rayNG, tap the “＋” in the upper right corner, and select “Subscription settings” or “Subscription group setting”.
- Tap the “＋” in the upper right corner, and in the remarks field you can enter “freevpn-x free nodes” or a custom name, then paste the subscription link into the address field.
- After saving, return to the main screen, tap the menu in the upper right corner, and select “Update subscription”.
- Once the update succeeds, a node list will appear. Select a node and tap the circular button in the lower right corner to connect.
If it says the subscription is empty, first confirm that the link has not expired and was copied correctly, then try switching networks and updating again.
2. Why you should check IP, DNS, and the browser environment after connecting
Many users assume that if v2rayNG shows “connected,” it must be working, but in reality you also need to check whether the access environment is consistent. After connecting, it is recommended to open an IP lookup website to confirm that the outbound IP has changed; then check a DNS test page to ensure that your local ISP DNS is no longer involved in resolution. If the IP has changed but some websites still will not open, the common cause is not an incorrectly added subscription, but rather DNS, routing mode, or browser cache.
- IP check: used to confirm whether traffic is going through the proxy. If it still shows your local IP, VPN permission may not be enabled or no node may be selected.
- DNS check: if your local ISP DNS appears, you can enable the built-in DNS in v2rayNG settings or switch to remote DNS.
- Browser environment: Chrome, Edge, and others may cache old connections. It is recommended to close and reopen the browser, or test in an incognito window.
- App split tunneling: if “bypass LAN/mainland China addresses” or per-app proxy is enabled, make sure the target app has not been excluded.
3. Troubleshooting subscription update failures and connection issues
When a failure occurs, do not repeatedly change settings at random. Checking in the following order is most effective:
- Make sure the phone time is accurate. Incorrect time can cause TLS certificate validation to fail.
- Switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data, then “Update subscription” again to rule out network blocking.
- Long-press a node and select “Test all configurations with real connection” or test latency, then delete nodes that are clearly unusable.
- Go into settings and check the routing mode. Ordinary users are advised to use the default settings first and not enable complex rules casually.
- If only the browser cannot open pages, clear the browser DNS cache, disable proxy extensions, and then reconnect.
This site will compile free nodes available for testing, but free resources may become invalid, congested, or vary by region. It is recommended to treat subscription updates, IP checks, and DNS checks as routine actions. As long as the subscription can be fetched normally, the node can connect, and the IP and DNS environment are reasonable, v2rayNG is basically configured successfully.