This article solves the problem of “how to import nodes into v2rayNG” and also explains the relationship between imported nodes and your IP, DNS, and browser environment. It is suitable for users who already have a V2Ray/VLESS/VMess/Trojan node link or subscription URL but do not know how to use it on an Android phone.
1. What you need to prepare before importing nodes
v2rayNG is a commonly used proxy client on Android, mainly used to establish a local proxy connection after importing nodes. You need to prepare the following first:
- An Android phone with the latest version of v2rayNG installed.
- A working node link, such as one starting with vmess://, vless://, or trojan://.
- Or a subscription URL, usually a link starting with https://.
- Make sure your phone’s time is accurate and that the network is accessible.
If you do not have any nodes yet, you can copy test nodes or subscription links from the free nodes page on this site. The stability of free nodes may be affected by routing, user volume, and time, so it is recommended to prepare several backups.
2. Three common ways to import nodes into v2rayNG
After opening v2rayNG, tap the “+” in the upper right corner, and you will generally see several import methods. The following three are the most commonly used by ordinary users:
- Import from clipboard: First copy the complete node link, then return to v2rayNG, tap “+”, and select “Import from clipboard.” If the format is correct, a new node will appear in the list.
- Import by scanning a QR code: If the node is shown as a QR code, tap “+”, then select “Scan QR code” and point your camera at the code to add it. Be sure to grant camera permission.
- Import via subscription: Tap the menu in the upper left corner, enter “Subscription settings,” add the subscription URL and save it, then return to the main screen and run “Update subscription.” This is suitable for importing multiple nodes at once.
After importing, tap a node to select it, then tap the connect button in the lower right corner. On the first connection, the system will pop up a VPN permission prompt; just choose Allow.
3. Imported successfully but not working? Check these first
Many people think that a successful import means it will definitely connect, but in fact the node format, network environment, and client settings all affect the result. You can troubleshoot in this order:
- Make sure no characters were missed when copying the node, especially the parameters at the end of the link.
- Check whether the subscription has expired, and try “Update subscription” again.
- Switch your phone’s network, for example by testing with Wi-Fi and mobile data.
- Use “Test connection” or “Real connection test” in v2rayNG.
- If one node fails, switch to another one instead of repeatedly testing only the same node.
If you see messages such as timeout, TLS handshake failed, or connection refused, it usually does not mean the import steps were wrong. It is more often caused by an unavailable node, congested routing, or restrictions on the current network.
4. What is the relationship between IP, DNS, and the browser environment?
After v2rayNG connects, external websites usually see the proxy node’s exit IP rather than your local broadband or mobile IP. You can visit an IP lookup site to confirm whether it has changed. If the IP has not changed, it may mean the connection was not successful, or the browser is not using the system proxy.
DNS is responsible for resolving domain names into IP addresses. When DNS is abnormal, it may appear that the app is connected but web pages will not open. You can enable appropriate routing and DNS policies in the v2rayNG settings. For ordinary users, it is recommended to keep the default settings first and adjust them only if pollution or resolution failures occur.
The browser environment includes cache, cookies, language, time zone, WebRTC, and more. Even if the proxy IP changes, websites may still identify you through your account login status or browser fingerprint. Therefore, when testing, you can use an incognito window or clear the cache before visiting the target site again.
5. Recommended usage workflow
Simply put, the correct process is: copy the node or subscription URL, import it into v2rayNG, update the subscription, select a node, tap connect, and then test the IP and web access. If something fails, do not rush to change complex parameters. First switch nodes, switch networks, and update the subscription. As long as you master these steps, most problems with “how to import nodes into v2rayNG” can be solved on your own.