This article explains how to import a subscription into Shadowrocket and how teams can reduce the impact of frequent node switching on account environments. “小火箭” (“Little Rocket”) usually refers to the iOS client Shadowrocket. Importing a subscription only retrieves a list of nodes; whether they connect successfully also depends on the subscription’s validity, node status, and your local network.
1. Get the client and subscription link ready
Download Shadowrocket from Apple’s official App Store and verify the app name and developer information. Don’t install unfamiliar configuration profiles or packages from unknown sources. Get the subscription URL from your service provider. Note that it is not the provider’s website address or a link for sharing a single node. If this site’s free-node page offers a subscription, use the client-compatible format specified on the page.
Subscription links usually contain access credentials. Don’t post them in public groups, screenshots, or shared documents. Before using the service as a team, confirm that the provider allows multiple users or devices. Don’t share a single Apple account to distribute the app.
2. How to import a subscription into Shadowrocket
- Copy the full subscription link. Check that no spaces, line breaks, or Chinese punctuation have been added to the beginning or end.
- Open Shadowrocket and tap “+” in the top-right corner of the home screen. Under Type, select “Subscribe” or “订阅”; the wording may vary slightly by version.
- Paste the link into the URL field and enter a recognizable name in the Remarks field, such as “Team Work Subscription,” then save.
- Return to the home screen and wait for the node list to load. If it doesn’t load automatically, look for the update option in the subscription entry and refresh it manually.
- Select a node and turn on the connection switch on the home screen. When prompted the first time, allow the app to add a VPN configuration and complete device verification.
- Open a website you need to access and test the connection. Once it works, sign in to your work account to avoid repeated login attempts.
If you receive a subscription QR code, you can scan it with the app’s built-in scanner, but make sure the result is a subscription address. A successful import does not mean the connection is working: seeing nodes in the list only confirms that the subscription content was read.
3. How subscription settings affect team account stability
A subscription provides a way to update the node list; it does not automatically lock in an exit IP. Switching nodes, node outages, or changes to the provider’s exit IPs may cause websites to see logins from different locations. Teams should agree on a usual region and node for each member and avoid logging in to the same account from different regions within a short period. After updating a subscription, check that the previously selected node is still available.
For global routing, start with a trusted configuration or rule-based mode to avoid routing all traffic through the proxy unnecessarily. However, rules may send different websites through different exit points, so verify the actual route used by important work services. A stable exit point cannot guarantee that an account won’t be asked to verify its identity; the device, browser cookies, multi-factor authentication, and platform policies also matter.
4. Troubleshooting import or connection issues
- Subscription update fails: Check whether the link has expired, been reset, or was copied incompletely. Make sure your current network can reach the subscription domain; don’t disable certificate verification without a good reason.
- Update succeeds, but no nodes appear: Confirm that the subscription format is compatible with Shadowrocket and that the service is still active.
- Nodes appear, but websites won’t load: First test on both Wi-Fi and cellular data, then try a node in the same region to determine whether the problem is with your local network or the node.
- Some websites can’t be reached: Check your routing rules and DNS settings. First restore a trusted default configuration, and avoid changing multiple settings at once.
When troubleshooting as a team, record the time, network type, selected node, and error message, and change just one setting at a time. Before sharing screenshots, hide the subscription URL, account details, and other credentials. If a subscription is exposed, contact the provider to reset it.