This article answers the common question “How do I import nodes into v2rayNG?” It covers copying a link, scanning a QR code, importing a subscription, and why you should also check your IP, DNS, and browser environment after importing. It’s written for Android users who have just installed v2rayNG and want to follow the steps.
1. What to prepare before importing
v2rayNG is a popular Android client for V2Ray/VLESS/VMess/Trojan. It doesn’t provide nodes, so you’ll need a working node link or subscription URL. This site collects information about some free nodes for temporary testing, but their reliability can vary. We recommend testing connectivity after importing.
- Make sure you have the latest version of v2rayNG installed on your phone.
- Prepare a node: this may be a vmess://, vless://, or trojan:// link, or a subscription URL.
- Make sure your phone’s network is working. You can close other proxy apps first to avoid conflicts.
2. Three common ways to import nodes
- Import a copied link: Copy the complete node link from a webpage or chat app, open v2rayNG, tap “+” in the top-right corner, and select “Import from clipboard.” Once imported, the new node will appear in the list.
- Import by scanning a QR code: If the node is provided as a QR code, tap “+” in the top-right corner, select “Scan QR code,” grant camera access, and point your camera at the code. Note that a blurry screenshot may not scan correctly.
- Import a subscription URL: Tap the menu in the top-left corner, go to “Subscription settings,” tap “+” to add the subscription URL, and save it. Return to the main screen, open the menu, and select “Update subscription.” This method is useful for updating multiple nodes at once.
Once the import is complete, select a node and tap the circular connect button in the bottom-right corner. The first time you connect, you’ll see a VPN permission prompt; tap Allow. When connected, a notification will show that v2rayNG is running.
3. How IP, DNS, and your browser environment are related
Many users assume that successfully importing a node means they’ll be able to access the target website, but this also depends on your IP, DNS, and browser environment. The node determines your outgoing IP address; DNS translates domain names into addresses; and your browser environment may reveal your language, time zone, cached data, or account login status.
If a webpage still won’t load after you connect, DNS may not be going through the proxy, or your local network may be tampering with DNS lookups. In v2rayNG settings, try enabling built-in DNS, switching the routing mode, or testing another node. For your browser, try an incognito window and clear old cache data to avoid carrying over the website’s previous assessment of your region.
4. Troubleshooting connection failures after importing
- Long-press the node and select “Test current service connection” or try another node.
- Check that your phone’s clock is accurate. The wrong time can cause a TLS handshake to fail.
- Make sure the node link was copied in full. A note after # won’t affect the connection, but all the parameters before it must be intact.
- Turn off battery saver or background restrictions to prevent the system from stopping v2rayNG.
- If the subscription update fails, try switching networks or pasting the subscription URL into a browser to see if it opens.
In summary, importing nodes into v2rayNG is straightforward: get the correct link, import it from the clipboard, a QR code, or a subscription, and then test the connection. If the connection works but webpages don’t, check DNS resolution, your outgoing IP, and your browser’s cached data. These checks will usually help you pinpoint the problem.