This article explains how to import a subscription into Shadowrocket. Using the app’s commonly seen interface, it covers copying the link, adding a subscription, updating nodes, and testing the connection. It also explains how teams can reduce account verification prompts caused by frequent changes in their exit IP. Button names may vary slightly between versions, so follow the labels in your app.
1. Before importing: Check the app and subscription link
“Shadowrocket” usually refers to the app for iPhone and iPad. Download it through an official channel, and verify the developer and app name to avoid counterfeit apps with similar names. Team members should install it through their own authorized accounts and should not share Apple ID passwords.
Get the subscription link from your service provider. It is usually a complete URL beginning with HTTPS. Unlike a link for a single node, a subscription can include multiple nodes and sync changes when updated. If you have a webpage URL, a QR code image, or a link for a single node, first confirm the correct import method.
2. How to import a subscription into Shadowrocket
- Copy the complete subscription link. Make sure it doesn’t include spaces, line breaks, or punctuation added by a messaging app.
- Open Shadowrocket, tap “＋” in the upper-right corner of the home screen, and go to the add screen.
- Under “Type,” select “Subscribe” or “订阅,” then paste the link into the “URL” field. Add a note, such as the source or purpose, to help identify it later.
- Tap Done or Save, then return to the home screen and wait for the subscription to load. If successful, you’ll usually see a subscription group and its nodes.
- Select a node and turn on the connection switch on the home screen. The first time you connect, follow the system prompt to allow the VPN configuration to be added, then complete device verification.
- Open a browser and visit a website you normally use to confirm that it loads properly. Latency tests are only a guide and don’t guarantee that a site will work.
If your provider offers “Import to Shadowrocket,” you can tap the link after confirming that the page is trustworthy, then check that the imported subscription address is correct. If you use the free nodes provided on this site, make sure they’re in a compatible format. Availability may change, so they aren’t recommended as the sole connection source for critical team operations.
3. Updating subscriptions and troubleshooting connection failures
To sync nodes later, look for “Update Subscription” in the subscription group’s action menu. Some versions also offer a bulk update option. Updating a subscription doesn’t automatically select a suitable node, so check that your selected node still works after updating.
- No nodes appear after importing: Make sure you copied a subscription address, then check whether it has expired, requires authorization, or uses a format unsupported by your version.
- Download failed: First confirm that your phone can access the internet, then check the link’s status with the provider. Don’t post a complete link containing keys in a public group when asking for help.
- The subscription imports, but you can’t connect: Try another node, check your plan or data balance, and temporarily turn off any other VPN apps to avoid conflicts.
- Only some websites won’t open: Check your global routing and rules, and confirm whether the site is using the intended proxy. Don’t rush to repeatedly delete and reinstall the app.
4. How team use relates to account environment stability
Importing a subscription only gives you a list of nodes; it doesn’t fix your exit IP. Frequently switching regions or sharing accounts among multiple people may trigger login alerts or additional verification on some platforms. However, account stability also depends on the device, cookies, permissions, and platform rules, and no individual node can guarantee it.
Teams can keep a shared record of client versions, subscription sources, and rules in use, and choose a relatively consistent exit region for dedicated work devices. Avoid switching regions at random in the middle of a task. Distribute subscription links only within the scope permitted by the service terms and authorization, and don’t upload them to public documents. If a link may have been exposed, contact the provider to reset it. For important business activities, prioritize network access methods approved by your organization, and comply with local laws and the rules of the platform you’re accessing.