V2rayN Quick Start Guide#
Interface Preview#
Download#
Official Website Download#
Download V2rayN from the official website: https://github.com/2dust/v2rayN/releases. It is recommended for beginners to download the stable version marked as Latest after the version number.
Installation Guide#
Software Directory#
After downloading, find a suitable directory to install the software. It is recommended to install it on a non-system disk. After extracting the compressed package, the directory should look like the following image.
Prompt to Download .NET 8.0 Desktop#
After downloading, just click "Next" to install.
After installation, go back to the folder where V2ray is located. Right-click the v2rayN.exe file and run it as administrator to start using the program. The program will minimize to the system tray in the lower right corner of the taskbar. Double-click the blue V icon to open the main interface of the software.
Icon Explanation#
The color of the software icon is different in different states. Refer to the table below for the color explanations.
| Icon | Software Status | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
 | Clear system proxy | Clear the Windows system (IE) proxy every time the service is started/restarted. |
 | Automatically configure system proxy | Forcefully set the Windows system (IE) proxy every time the service is started/restarted. |
 | Do not change system proxy | Do nothing every time the service is started/restarted. The purpose is to retain the proxy settings made by other software. |
Nodes#
Nodes refer to servers in the software. Before using them, you need to add a V2rayN node as the server to enable the proxy function. For more nodes, please refer to the Node Subscription Address on this site.
Free Nodes#
Since the software supports VMess, VLESS, Trojan, Socks, Shadowsocks, and other proxy protocols, you can use a search engine to find free nodes if needed.
Paid Nodes#
If there are few free node resources or if you find them unstable, you can consider purchasing paid nodes. We recommend the official TNT airport TNTV2, which supports Shadowsocks and V2Ray protocols, and offers multiple data centers and packages to choose from.
Self-built Nodes#
If you have high stability requirements and a certain level of technical knowledge, it is recommended to build your own nodes. This ensures guaranteed speed and the highest level of security. For specific setup tutorials, please refer to the links below.
- V2Ray Setup (VMess)
- Xray Setup (VLESS)
- Trojan Setup
- Shadowsocks Setup (SS)
Add Server#
After obtaining the node server information, you can start adding servers. Click on the "Servers" section on the main interface of the software, and add different node servers according to different nodes.
Server Settings
Subscription Settings Tutorial#
Some proxy airports often provide a subscription address, which can be used to import node information through subscription. Click on "Subscription" on the main interface of the software, then "Subscription Settings", paste the subscription address in the "Address (URL)" section, click "Add", and then click "OK".
Clipboard Import Tutorial#
First, copy the connection address of the node server. The addresses for different protocols are as follows:
- VMESS server (V2Ray node address):
vmess:// - VLESS server (Xray node address):
vless:// - Shadowsocks server node address:
ss:// - Socks server node address:
socks5:// - Trojan server node address:
trojan://
Right-click and copy the node address or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+C to copy the node address. Be sure to copy it completely.
Scan Screen QR Code Tutorial#
First, open the QR code image of the server node, then open the software, click "Servers" on the main interface of the software, and select "Scan QR Code on Screen" to import the node information, as shown in the following image.
Configure V2Ray Node#
Click "Servers" on the main interface of the software, and select "Add [VMess] Server", as shown in the following image.
Enter the V2Ray node information in the add window to configure the V2Ray server information, then click "OK" to save, as shown in the following image.
Configure Shadowsocks Node#
Click "Servers" on the main interface of the software, and select "Add [Shadowsocks] Server", as shown in the following image.
Configure Socks Node#
Click "Servers" on the main interface of the software, and select "Add [Socks] Server", as shown in the following image.
Enter the Socks node information in the add window to configure the Socks server information, then click "OK" to save, as shown in the following image.
User Guide#
After adding the node information, enable the system proxy and select the routing mode to start using the proxy server for internet access. Refer to the sections below for System Proxy and Routing Mode.
System Proxy#
After configuring the server (node) according to the above tutorial, you need to set up the system proxy to enable the browser to support the scientific internet access function. In the system tray in the lower right corner of the taskbar, find the icon of the software, right-click on the icon, find "System Proxy", and click "Auto Configure System Proxy". At this time, the icon of the software will turn red, and you can start using it. Try opening Google to see if you can access it.
Routing Mode#
The routing function sends inbound data to different outbound connections according to requirements, in order to achieve on-demand proxying. The common usage of this function is to split domestic and foreign traffic. It can determine the traffic of different regions through internal mechanisms, and then send them to different outbound proxies. There are three routing modes to choose from.
- Whitelist mode: Only websites in the whitelist are accessed through the node server proxy.
- Blacklist mode: Except for websites in the blacklist, all other websites are accessed through the node server proxy.
- Global mode: All websites are accessed through the node server proxy.
Choose the appropriate routing mode based on your needs. The whitelist mode is generally recommended.
Auto Start on Boot#
Click "Settings" on the main interface of the software, click "Parameter Settings" to enter the parameter settings page, select the "v2rayN Settings" tab, check the "Auto Start on Boot" checkbox, and then click "OK", as shown in the following image.
Subscription Update#
Update Guide#
You can update the software, v2fly-Core, Xray-Core, and Geo files online by clicking "Check for Updates" on the main interface of the software. See the following image.
Frequently Asked Questions#
What is the difference between core types?#
There are two types of cores: v2fly and xray.
What protocols are supported?#
Supported protocols include VMess, VLESS, Trojan, Socks, Shadowsocks, and others.
What is the relationship with v2rayNG?#
V2rayN is the Android version of v2rayNG. You can download and view detailed tutorials at v2rayNG.
For other systems, you can search on Github: [System] + [V2ray].