This guide explains how to import a subscription into Shadowrocket and why, when a team uses the same type of subscription, it can affect account environment stability, connection success rates, and day-to-day management. Here, “小火箭” usually refers to Shadowrocket on iOS, which supports subscription links for V2Ray, VLESS, Trojan, SS, and other protocols.
1. What to prepare before importing a subscription
Before you begin, make sure Shadowrocket is installed and that you have a valid subscription link. A subscription is usually a URL beginning with http or https. It may be provided by an administrator, a node provider, or this site’s free nodes page. For team use, we recommend having one person manage subscription sources to avoid everyone adding different nodes at will, which can lead to inconsistent exit IPs, regions, and protocols.
- Make sure your iPhone has a working network connection and can access the page hosting the subscription link.
- Copy the complete subscription URL, including the token, parameters, and final characters.
- Use an HTTPS subscription link whenever possible to reduce the risk of tampering or expiration.
- Team members should avoid sharing screenshots with each other. Share the link as text or provide consistent setup instructions instead.
2. How to import a subscription into Shadowrocket
- Open Shadowrocket and go to the home screen.
- Tap the “+” in the upper-right corner, then select Subscribe under “Type.”
- Paste the subscription link into the URL field and enter a name in the Remarks field, such as “Team Line” or “Free Nodes.”
- Tap “Done” in the upper-right corner to save.
- Return to the home screen, pull down to refresh, and wait for Shadowrocket to fetch the nodes.
- Select a node and turn on the connection switch at the top. The first time you connect, allow Shadowrocket to add a VPN configuration.
If the subscription imports successfully but no nodes appear, the link may not have been copied in full, the subscription may have expired, your network may be unable to reach the subscription URL, or the format may not be recognized by the current client. Try opening the subscription link in a browser. If it cannot be reached, you’ll need to replace the subscription or contact the person who maintains it.
3. How team use affects account environment stability
In a team setting, people often care about more than just whether they can connect. They also want to know whether accounts will trigger frequent security alerts or repeated verification requests. The key factor affecting stability is not the act of importing a subscription itself, but whether the exit environment used afterward remains consistent.
If the same business account is logged in from Country A today, Region B tomorrow, and then switches to another IP again within minutes, the platform may flag the environment as unusual. For team use, we recommend keeping a consistent region, connection, and user. Avoid having multiple people use the same account while frequently switching between different nodes.
A more reliable approach is to use different subscription names for different roles, keep each frequently used account on its usual node, and avoid repeatedly switching nodes just to run speed tests. If a node is slow, refresh the connections in the same region first rather than switching directly to another country. The free nodes provided by this site can be used for temporary connectivity tests, but for ongoing team use, pay closer attention to node sources, update frequency, and usage guidelines.
4. Troubleshooting connection failures and subscription issues
- Subscription refresh fails: Check that the link is complete. Try turning off Wi-Fi and refreshing over cellular data.
- Nodes import but won’t connect: Try other nodes in the same subscription to check whether only one node is down.
- Web pages won’t load after connecting: Check Shadowrocket’s rule mode and first test whether “Global Proxy” works.
- Frequent disconnections: Avoid force-closing Shadowrocket in the background and check that the system VPN permission is enabled.
- Accounts frequently require verification: Avoid switching between regions and standardize the team’s node policy for logging in.
Incorrect iOS system time, Low Power Mode, and outdated rule files may also affect your connection. When troubleshooting, change only one variable at a time—for example, try a different node first, then a different network, and finally update the subscription. This makes it easier to identify the cause of the problem.
5. Recommendations for team use
After team members import the subscription, the administrator should prepare a simple guide explaining which node to use for everyday logins, which node to use as a backup, and which business accounts must not be used across different regions. When a subscription is updated, remind members to pull down to refresh rather than repeatedly adding the same subscription. This helps prevent configuration mix-ups and improve account environment stability.
In summary, importing a subscription into Shadowrocket is straightforward: add the subscription, paste the link, refresh the nodes, and select one to connect. The real challenge is establishing clear guidelines for team use, especially around consistent exit regions, account assignments, and how often nodes are switched. Agreeing on these rules in advance is more useful than simply trying to get more nodes.