This article addresses the question of “how to import nodes into v2rayNG” and also explains how imports relate to IP, DNS, and the browser environment afterward. It is suitable for Android users using V2Ray/VLESS/VMess nodes for the first time, or for those who copied a subscription from this site’s free nodes page but do not know how to configure it.
1. What to prepare before installing v2rayNG
v2rayNG is a commonly used proxy client on Android. It does not provide routes by itself, so you need to import nodes or a subscription. It is recommended to prepare the following first: the latest v2rayNG installation package, a working node link or subscription URL, and an Android phone with network access. Common node formats include vmess://, vless://, trojan://, and ss://, while subscription URLs are usually a long https link.
If you get free nodes from freevpn-x.com, it is best to copy the “subscription link” first, because a subscription can import multiple routes at once and is also easier to update later; if you only have a single node, you can also import it via the clipboard or QR code.
2. Three ways to import nodes into v2rayNG
- Import via subscription: Open v2rayNG, tap the “+” in the upper-right corner, choose “Subscription settings” or “Import subscription from clipboard,” paste in the subscription link, save it, then return to the home page and tap the menu in the upper-right corner to select “Update subscription.” After the update is complete, the nodes will appear in the list.
- Import via clipboard: First copy the full node link, such as content beginning with vless:// or vmess://; open v2rayNG, tap “+,” and choose “Import from clipboard.” If the link format is correct, the node will be added to the list automatically.
- Import by scanning a code: If the node page provides a QR code, tap the “+” in the upper-right corner of v2rayNG, choose “Scan QR code,” and point the camera at the code to import it. If scanning fails, you can switch to copying the link instead.
After importing, select a node, then tap the round start button in the lower-right corner. On the first connection, Android will prompt you to create a VPN connection; choose Allow. When a key icon appears in the status bar, it means the proxy service has started.
3. How IP, DNS, and the browser environment are related
Many people assume that after importing a node, all environment settings will automatically become consistent, but in fact you need to distinguish among three things: IP, DNS, and the browser environment. IP is the outbound address seen by websites, and after a successful connection it will usually change to the region where the node is located; DNS is responsible for domain name resolution, and if there is a DNS leak, you may be able to connect but still find that some websites will not open; the browser environment includes language, time zone, location permissions, cache, and account login status.
In v2rayNG, ordinary users are generally advised to keep the default routing. If a website will not open, you can go into settings and check the “routing mode”; a common choice is to bypass LAN and mainland China addresses. Do not casually change DNS-related options to unknown addresses. As for the browser, it is recommended to disable webpage location permissions and, when necessary, clear the cache to avoid websites using old cookies to determine that you are still in the original environment.
4. How to troubleshoot connection failures
- After importing nodes, first tap “Test all configurations with real connection” in the upper-right corner. If the latency is blank or the test fails, the node may have expired.
- Make sure your phone’s time is accurate. Incorrect time can cause TLS-type nodes to fail during the handshake.
- Try switching networks, for example between Wi-Fi and mobile data, to rule out local network restrictions.
- After updating the subscription, reselect a node instead of continuing to use an old node imported a long time ago.
- If the browser cannot open websites, first test the network with another app, then determine whether the issue is with the node or with browser cache or DNS.
In summary, the most recommended way to import nodes into v2rayNG is by using a subscription link, followed by the clipboard and QR code scanning. After a successful connection, the IP will change with the node, but DNS and the browser environment will also affect access results. If you encounter failures, troubleshoot in this order: node validity, time, network, subscription updates, and browser cache. This will usually help you locate the problem quickly.