V2Ray Common Questions FAQ

v2rayN supports Windows / macOS / Linux; v2rayNG is the main Android choice; V2flyNG is the Android community edition. Simple rule: desktop → v2rayN, phone → v2rayNG. See the comparison in the tutorial for details.

For Windows / macOS / Linux, download v2rayN; for Android, download v2rayNG. This is the easiest pair for beginners, with the most guides available.

Yes. v2rayN, v2rayNG, and V2flyNG are all free and open source. Get installers from this site's download page, and avoid paid or ad-bundled modified builds.

They usually support major proxy protocols such as VMess, VLESS, Trojan, Shadowsocks, and SOCKS, plus one-click subscription import and bulk node updates.

You can download and install the client first, but you need a working subscription or node to go online. Get a subscription from your provider, then import it in Quick Start step 2.

For Windows / macOS / Linux, download v2rayN; for Android prefer v2rayNG, or the community V2flyNG. Full list on the client download page.

Mac: Apple Silicon → arm64.dmg; Intel → x64.dmg. Linux: prefer .deb on Debian/Ubuntu; use .rpm on Fedora/RHEL, matching x64 / ARM64.

Most PCs should use Windows 64-bit Desktop. Prefer classic UI? Choose WPF. The CDN currently ships x64 packages.

If unsure, pick the universal APK. Recent phones can use ARM64-v8a for a smaller file. If you see an unknown-sources prompt, allow it in system settings.

Prefer “Faster mirror” on the download page. If mirrors are down, download the package on another device, then transfer by cable or LAN to the target PC / phone.

Open-source clients are often false-flagged without a commercial code signature. Confirm the package is from this site's download page, whitelist the extracted folder, then run v2rayN.exe.

Three steps: install the client → import subscription / QR / clipboard node → select a node and enable the proxy. Shortest path: Quick Start; per-platform details: Tutorial.

In v2rayN subscription manager, add a subscription, paste the full URL, save, then update. Nodes appear in the server list; run a latency test and pick one. See the v2rayN tutorial.

Open v2rayNG, use Add to choose “Subscription URL,” “Import from clipboard,” or “Scan QR code.” After updating, select a node, connect, and grant VPN permission. See the v2rayNG tutorial.

Core flow is the same: install APK → import subscription or scan QR → pick a node → connect and grant VPN permission. UI labels may differ; the two Android tutorials can cross-reference each other.

With smart routing / bypass on, traffic that doesn’t need a proxy goes direct and the rest uses your node—usually more stable and faster than a global proxy, with fewer login-session issues. On Windows v2rayN, keep it enabled by default.

Yes. Nodes expire or change. Update subscriptions regularly in the client so the list stays usable—don't keep nodes from months ago.

Check that the subscription URL wasn't truncated and your network works, then update again. If still empty, try clipboard import of a single node, or switch subscription sources.

Confirm the client is connected with a working node selected; on Windows check system proxy is on, on Android confirm VPN permission. Prefer switching nodes or updating the subscription before digging into local network issues.

Try a node that passes the latency test; if that fails, update the subscription. Usually it's a bad node—no need to reinstall yet. Full order: general setup tips.

Common causes: expired subscription, unsynced system time, proxy not actually enabled, or network restrictions. Try: sync system time → update subscription → switch nodes → confirm proxy / VPN status.

No. v2rayNG / V2flyNG need the system VPN interface to handle traffic—you must Allow to connect. This is normal Android authorization, not a virus warning.