This article explains how to import nodes into v2rayNG using three methods: copying a link, scanning a QR code, and adding a subscription. It also explains how to check your IP, DNS, and browser settings if you can’t access the internet after importing. It applies to Android phones; button names may vary between versions, so follow the labels in your app.
1. Install the client and prepare your node
Get the APK for your phone’s architecture from the Releases page of the official v2rayNG GitHub project. Avoid modified versions from unknown sources. After installing the app, prepare the node link, QR code, or subscription URL provided by your service provider. If our free nodes page has available resources, you can also follow its instructions to get them, but you’ll need to test their availability yourself.
Individual node links commonly start with vmess://, vless://, or trojan://; subscription URLs usually start with https://. Individual node links and subscription URLs use different import methods, so don’t enter a regular web address as a subscription. Nodes and subscriptions may contain access credentials, so don’t share them publicly.
2. How to import nodes using three methods
- Import a node link by copying it: Copy the entire node link, open v2rayNG, tap “＋” in the upper-right corner, and select “Import from clipboard.” Return to the list and check that the new configuration appears. If the import fails, check that the beginning of the link wasn’t omitted and that it doesn’t contain extra spaces or copied explanatory text.
- Scan a QR code: Tap “＋” and select the QR code scanner. Grant camera access, then point the camera at the node’s QR code. If the QR code is saved in your phone’s photo library, check whether the scanner supports image recognition. If it doesn’t, import the original link instead, or display the QR code on another device.
- Add a subscription URL: Open “Subscription group settings” or a similar option in the side menu, create a group, enter a name and the subscription URL, then save. Return to the main screen and select “Update subscription” or “Update current group subscription” from the menu. Wait for the nodes to appear in the list. Saving the URL alone usually won’t load the nodes automatically.
If the subscription update fails, try again on a network that works, and check whether the URL has expired or requires you to sign in. Don’t submit your subscription URL to an unfamiliar online conversion website.
3. How to connect after importing
Tap the node you want in the list, then tap the connection button at the bottom. The first time you start the app, Android will show a VPN connection request. Confirm it, then check for the VPN icon in the status bar. Usually, you can’t run another app that uses Android’s VPN connection at the same time, so pause any other VPNs or related tools before connecting.
Run the connection test in the app, then open a webpage to verify the connection. A successful import doesn’t guarantee that the node is working; test results alone also can’t confirm that every website is accessible. If the configuration changes after you update a subscription, select the node again before reconnecting.
4. If you can’t access the internet, how to check your IP, DNS, and browser
- Check your basic connection first: disconnect v2rayNG and confirm that Wi-Fi or mobile data can access the internet, then try another node.
- Next, check your exit IP: once connected, verify it using a trusted IP lookup page. If it hasn’t changed, check whether per-app proxy settings exclude your browser and whether the routing rules send the test site through a direct connection.
- Check DNS: if websites won’t open or name resolution fails, check whether Android Private DNS settings conflict with the client’s DNS settings. You can temporarily restore the default settings to compare. Change only one setting at a time and note its original value.
- Check your browser: try again in a private window or another browser. Secure DNS, cache, extensions, and the region associated with your signed-in account can all affect the results. Don’t assume the proxy has failed based only on a webpage’s language.
Troubleshoot in this order: network, node, routing, DNS, then browser. If you still can’t connect, check the logs for timeout, resolution failure, or certificate error messages. Before sharing a screenshot for help, hide the server address, UUID, password, and subscription URL.