This article explains how to import nodes into v2rayNG, covering how to add them on Android via links, QR codes, and subscriptions. It also explains how teams can reduce account verification issues caused by switching nodes inadvertently or using disorganized configurations. A successful import does not guarantee that a connection works, so check the connection and test actual access afterward.
1. What to prepare before importing
Install the Android client from the official v2rayNG project release page or another trusted source. Avoid modified versions from unknown sources. Prepare a node sharing link, QR code, or subscription address. Common sharing links start with vmess://, vless://, trojan://, and similar prefixes; subscription addresses are usually HTTPS links. These serve different purposes, so do not use one in place of the other.
Node links and subscription addresses may contain access credentials, so do not post them in public groups, support tickets, or screenshots. When using this site’s free nodes, first check when they were last updated and review the usage instructions; do not assume that a node will remain available indefinitely.
2. Three import methods: choose based on what you have
- Import from the clipboard: Copy the complete node link, open v2rayNG, tap “＋” in the upper-right corner, and select “Import from clipboard.” The wording may vary slightly between versions. Return to the list and confirm that the new configuration appears. If you see a format error, check for extra explanatory text, spaces, or a missing link prefix.
- Scan a QR code: Tap the scan option under “＋” and point the camera at the QR code after granting camera permission. If the QR code is saved in your phone’s photo library, check whether the scanner supports importing from an image. If your version does not, use the text link provided instead. After importing, check the remark and protocol type.
- Add a subscription: Open “Subscription settings” or a similar option in the side menu, create a subscription, enter an easy-to-recognize remark, and paste in the subscription address. Save it, return to the main screen, and select “Update subscription.” Saving the address alone usually will not display the nodes; check the list after the update succeeds.
Subscriptions are useful for getting configuration updates in one place, while individual sharing links are suited to temporary testing. Team members can use a consistent remark format, such as “Purpose – Provider – Date,” but should use their own authorized credentials rather than sharing the same subscription.
3. Select a node and check that it works
Tap the target node in the list, then tap the connect button. The first time you connect, Android will ask permission to create a VPN connection. Confirm and check for the VPN icon in the status bar. Then use the client’s connection test and open an accessible webpage to verify access. Test results alone do not replace checking actual access.
- No nodes appear: Confirm that you imported the complete link, or update the subscription again and check for an error message.
- Unable to start: Check the system VPN permission and close any other apps using the VPN connection.
- Connection times out: First confirm that your phone has internet access and the system time is accurate, then test another working node.
- Connected, but webpages will not load: Check the routing mode and make sure the target app has not been excluded from per-app proxying. If needed, check the DNS settings, changing only one option at a time.
4. How does team use affect account environment stability?
The import method itself does not improve account stability; what matters more is whether the exit IP, region, device, and login behavior change frequently. Switching nodes can change the exit IP, prompting some platforms to request verification again, but using a fixed node does not guarantee that you will avoid security checks.
Teams can use clear remarks for different work purposes and record the reason for changes to avoid multiple people switching connections at the same time. For sensitive accounts, prioritize authorized connections from trusted sources, and do not rely on an unknown free node as your only connection. If prompted to verify, follow the platform’s official process rather than repeatedly switching nodes to try to bypass the check.