This guide explains how to configure v2rayN on a PC: install it on Windows, import nodes, enable the proxy, and reduce login verifications caused by frequent changes to your team’s exit IP. v2rayN is only a proxy client. Account stability also depends on the exit IP, device, browser, and platform rules, so configuring a proxy alone cannot guarantee it.
1. Install the client and prepare your nodes
Download the official release from the v2rayN GitHub Releases page. Choose the Windows x64 or ARM64 installer or archive that matches your computer’s architecture. Check the release notes for guidance on choosing the full package. Extract it to a permanent folder rather than running it directly from an archive. If you’re prompted to install a missing runtime, follow the official instructions to install the required .NET Desktop Runtime. Don’t download patches from unknown sources.
Prepare usable VLESS, VMess, or other node links, or a subscription URL from your provider. This site’s free nodes can be used for learning and connectivity tests, but you should assess their availability, exit IPs, and privacy protections yourself. They’re not recommended for critical team accounts.
2. Import a subscription and enable the system proxy
- Launch v2rayN. If you see a Windows Firewall prompt on first launch, grant permission based on your network needs; there’s no need to disable the firewall entirely.
- Copy a complete node link and use the client’s “Import from clipboard” option. For a subscription URL, open the subscription group settings, create a group, enter the URL, save it, and update the subscription. Menu names may vary slightly between versions.
- Select the desired node from the list and set it as the active server. Run a latency or availability test, then try opening a webpage. A successful test result doesn’t guarantee the node will work for your actual needs.
- From the system tray menu, set the system proxy to “Automatically configure system proxy.” Start with a routing mode that suits your needs so traffic is routed directly or through the proxy according to the rules.
- Open your browser and visit the target website. Then use a trusted IP lookup page to check your exit IP. Once you’ve confirmed that access works, record the node name, exit IP, and test date.
For your initial setup, use the system proxy and don’t rush to enable TUN. Some applications don’t use the system proxy. Configure TUN according to the documentation for your current version only if you need to route traffic from those applications. TUN may require administrator privileges and can conflict with other VPNs or virtual network adapters.
3. Keeping account environments stable for team use
The same node name doesn’t guarantee a fixed exit IP. Subscription updates, load balancing, or routing changes may alter the exit IP. Teams should document their usual nodes and backup options, avoid switching regions at random, and avoid signing in to the same account from different regions within a short period. Whether a platform requests verification also depends on the device, cookies, login activity, and its own security rules.
We recommend that each person use a separate system account and browser profile, and that team permissions be assigned according to platform rules. Don’t share passwords, cookies, or verification codes. Subscription URLs may contain access credentials, so treat them as sensitive information. Don’t post them in public groups or include them in screenshots. Free or public nodes aren’t suitable as a long-term, stable environment for critical accounts.
4. Troubleshoot connection failures step by step
First, turn off the proxy and confirm that your local network is working. Then check whether the subscription has expired, the link is complete, and the system clock is accurate. If the node imports successfully but you still can’t connect, test a different node and check the client logs for messages such as timeouts or authentication failures. Remove credentials before sharing logs.
If your browser works but a particular application doesn’t, first check whether that application uses the system proxy. If no websites work, check for conflicts with other proxy tools and look for errors in the routing rules or DNS settings. If you still can’t access the internet after exiting the client, check Windows proxy settings for a leftover manual proxy configuration. Change only one setting at a time while troubleshooting, and verify the result before continuing. Changing nodes, DNS, and routing simultaneously makes it harder to identify the cause.