This article addresses “how to import nodes into v2rayNG” as well as why websites still won’t open after importing, why the displayed IP is incorrect, DNS leaks, or abnormal browser environment issues. It is suitable for Android users to follow step by step to complete node import, connection testing, and basic troubleshooting.
1. What you need before importing nodes
v2rayNG is a commonly used V2Ray/VLESS/VMess client for Android. Before importing nodes, first make sure you have a working node link or subscription address. Common formats include vmess://, vless://, and trojan://, or it may be a full subscription URL. This site organizes free node resources; before using them, it is recommended to test availability first and not use free nodes for important accounts or sensitive logins.
For installation, it is recommended to download the latest version of v2rayNG from a trusted source. After installation, when opening it for the first time, the system may prompt for VPN permission. You must allow it when connecting later, otherwise it cannot take over your phone’s traffic.
2. Common ways to import nodes into v2rayNG
- Copy a single node link: Press and hold in a webpage or chat app to copy the vmess/vless/trojan link.
- Open v2rayNG, tap the “+” in the upper right corner, and select “Import from clipboard.” If the link format is correct, a new node will appear in the list.
- If you have a subscription address, tap the menu in the upper left corner, go to “Subscription group settings,” tap “+” to add the subscription URL, save it, then return to the main screen to update the subscription.
- Select a node in the node list, then tap the connect button in the lower right corner. On the first connection, allow the VPN permission as prompted.
- After connecting, you can use a browser to visit an IP lookup website to confirm whether the exit IP has changed, then test whether the target website can be opened.
If nothing happens after importing, it is usually because the link was not copied completely, QR code recognition failed, the subscription address needs updating, or the node itself has already expired. You can switch to another node and import it again for testing.
3. What is the relationship between nodes, IP, DNS, and browser environment
Many people assume that if v2rayNG connects successfully, the “environment is normal,” but that is not entirely true. The node determines your exit route and exit IP; DNS determines where domain name resolution goes; the browser environment also includes information such as cookies, cache, language, time zone, and WebRTC.
- IP: After a successful connection, the website usually sees the node’s exit IP rather than your phone’s local IP.
- DNS: If DNS does not follow the proxy, it may cause polluted resolution, websites failing to open, or DNS tests showing your local carrier.
- Browser cache: The same website may remember your previous region, account status, or language preference, making it seem like “the IP changed but the page did not.”
- WebRTC: Some browsers may expose local network information. It is recommended to disable related leak items in the browser settings or through extensions.
In v2rayNG, ordinary users can prioritize using the default routing settings. If you encounter DNS issues, check in Settings whether remote DNS is enabled and whether the routing rules are set to bypass local network and mainland China addresses. Do not casually modify underlying parameters you do not understand.
4. Troubleshooting connection failures and import issues
If a node shows connection failure, troubleshoot in the following order: first, switch your phone’s network, for example from Wi-Fi to mobile data; second, test other nodes to determine whether only one node has failed; third, update the subscription; fourth, check whether the phone’s time is synchronized automatically; fifth, turn off other VPNs, accelerators, or security software and try again.
If it connects but webpages still won’t open, it is recommended to first use the browser’s incognito mode, clear the DNS cache, or restart the phone; then test different websites to avoid mistaking a single site failure for a node issue. If certain apps cannot use the proxy, check whether v2rayNG’s “per-app proxy” has mistakenly excluded them.
In summary: the core of importing nodes into v2rayNG is copying the link, importing it from the clipboard or adding a subscription, and selecting a node to connect. After connecting, check the IP, DNS, and browser environment so you can more accurately determine whether the connection is truly usable.