This guide explains how to configure a WS TLS node and troubleshoot issues such as websites not loading after connecting or certificate and DNS errors. WS+TLS is commonly used by nodes running V2Ray, VLESS, VMess, Trojan, and other protocols. To get started, enter the address, port, path, Host/SNI, and other details correctly, then check your IP, DNS, and browser proxy settings.
1. What information do you need for a WS TLS node?
Before configuring the node, make sure you have the complete link or all the required parameters. The free nodes on this site are usually provided as subscription or share links. We recommend importing them via subscription to avoid manual entry errors.
- Protocol: VLESS, VMess, Trojan, or another protocol.
- Address: The server’s domain name or IP address. WS TLS nodes more commonly use a domain name.
- Port: Commonly 443, but use the value provided with the node.
- Transport: Select WebSocket, or WS.
- TLS: Enable it. The security option is usually labeled TLS.
- Path: The path, such as /xxx. It must match the node details.
- Host / SNI: Usually the node’s domain name. Don’t leave this blank without a good reason.
The settings most likely to be entered incorrectly are Path, Host, and SNI. Even if the address and port are correct, mismatched values can cause a handshake failure, a timeout, or a connection with no traffic.
2. Importing a node in V2RayN, Clash, or sing-box
- Copy the node link or subscription URL. Make sure you don’t include extra spaces or Chinese punctuation.
- Open your client: On Windows, you can use V2RayN or Clash Verge. On mobile, you can use v2rayNG, Shadowrocket, sing-box, and other clients.
- Select “Import from clipboard” or “Subscription management,” paste the link, and update the subscription.
- Open the node details and confirm that the transport is set to WS, TLS is enabled, and the port, path, and Host/SNI match the original information.
- Select the node, enable system proxy or VPN mode, and then visit a test website.
If you’re adding the node manually, copy the protocol, UUID/password, encryption method, and other details exactly. For VMess, note that alterId is usually 0. For VLESS, check whether flow should be left blank or filled in as specified by the node.
3. How IP, DNS, and your browser settings affect the connection
WS TLS can be sensitive to network conditions. Start by checking your IP connection: If your local network has significant packet loss when connecting to the node address, the client may stay stuck on “Connecting” or disconnect frequently. Try switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data, or compare the results with a different node.
Next, check DNS. Incorrect domain resolution can send you to the wrong IP address. We recommend enabling remote DNS in your client or selecting a reliable DNS strategy. If your browser has its own secure DNS enabled, it may also conflict with the client’s proxy rules. If you can connect but some websites won’t open, check DNS first.
Also check your browser settings. Proxy extensions in Chrome or Edge may override the system proxy. Incognito mode, browser extensions, and enterprise policies can also affect access. For testing, disable any other proxy extensions, use only the client proxy, and make sure your browser isn’t set to a fixed SOCKS/HTTP proxy.
4. Quick checklist for connection failures
- Was the full configuration imported? Copy the subscription again and update it.
- Is the system time correct? TLS relies on it, so an incorrect time on your computer or phone can cause certificate errors.
- Certificate verification: Don’t disable verification without a good reason. If you have to disable it to connect, the node parameters may be incorrect.
- Port and path: 443 isn’t necessarily correct, and even a missing slash in the path can cause a failure.
- Routing mode: Test in global mode first. If that works, switch back to rule mode.
- Browser cache: Clear the DNS cache or restart the browser and client.
In short, configuring a WS TLS node isn’t about complicated parameters. The key is to make sure the address, port, WS path, TLS, and Host/SNI all match exactly. If the connection still fails, check IP connectivity, DNS resolution, and your browser proxy settings one at a time. This will usually help you pinpoint the problem.