This article addresses the practical question of “how to import a subscription into Shadowrocket,” and explains why the same subscription may perform differently across different accounts and network environments when used by a team. It is suitable for users who already have a subscription link or this site’s free node subscription, but do not know how to import it or troubleshoot connection failures.
1. What to confirm before importing a subscription
Shadowrocket usually refers to the iOS app Shadowrocket. Before importing a subscription, first make sure you have a complete subscription link rather than the text of a single node. A subscription usually starts with https:// and may display a string of configuration content when opened. For team use, it is recommended that an administrator distribute subscriptions centrally. Do not repeatedly forward screenshots in group chats, to avoid copy errors or leaks.
- Confirm that the subscription has not expired: an expired subscription may import as blank or fail to update.
- Confirm that your current network can access the subscription address: some company Wi-Fi networks may block it.
- Confirm that the client version is working properly: older versions may not be compatible with the display of some VLESS, Trojan, or Reality nodes.
- Do not let multiple people share the same temporary link: it may trigger restrictions and affect stability.
2. Steps to import a subscription into Shadowrocket
- Copy the subscription link, making sure there are no spaces, Chinese punctuation marks, or line breaks before or after it.
- Open Shadowrocket and tap the “+” in the upper-right corner.
- Select the type “Subscribe” or “Subscription”.
- Paste the subscription link into the URL field. For remarks, you can enter “Team Subscription” or “freevpn-x Node”.
- Tap Done, then return to the home page and pull down to refresh the subscription.
- After the refresh succeeds, select a node and turn on the connection switch at the top.
- On the first connection, you will be prompted to add a VPN configuration. Just allow it according to the system prompt.
If no nodes appear after importing the subscription, do not keep deleting and reinstalling the app. You can tap the subscription item to update it manually, or switch your phone’s network and refresh again. The free nodes provided by this site can also be imported in the same way, but because free nodes are affected by line status, it is recommended to keep multiple alternatives available.
3. Why the team account environment affects stability
In team use, stability depends not only on the nodes themselves, but also on the account environment, device network, and usage habits. For example, if multiple people use the same account at the same time, frequently switch regions, or switch back and forth between public Wi-Fi and mobile data, connection performance may become inconsistent.
A more reliable approach is: each member should use their own client configuration; the subscription link should be maintained by the person in charge; do not casually share it with non-team members; and when a problem occurs, first record the device, network, node name, and error message instead of immediately replacing the entire configuration.
4. Quick troubleshooting for connection failures
- If it imports successfully but will not connect: try other nodes within the same subscription to rule out a single-node failure.
- If all nodes time out: switch between 4G/5G and Wi-Fi for testing to rule out local network restrictions.
- If a configuration error is shown: copy the subscription again and check whether any extra characters were copied.
- If it connects but web pages will not open: turn off other VPNs, proxies, or ad-blocking tools and try again.
- If multiple team members experience issues at the same time: first ask the administrator to update the subscription or confirm the service status.
In summary, the keys to importing a subscription into Shadowrocket are “copy the correct link, choose the subscription type, refresh the nodes, and test them one by one.” In team scenarios, you also need to control subscription distribution and account usage habits to reduce unexplained disconnects, blank node lists, and unstable connections.