VPN Quick Start
Create an account, get your subscription, import it into a client, and confirm the connection works. Follow these steps in order; if you already have an account, jump to the relevant step.
Screens and menus vary by platform and client version. “Subscription,” “Configuration,” and “Import from URL” may refer to the same feature. These instructions are organized by task; use the dashboard and your client’s current interface to find download and import options.
Create an account and save your login details
Select “Start Free” below to open the VPNUB dashboard, then follow the prompts to create an account with a username and password. No email address is required. Choose a username that’s easy to recognize but doesn’t reveal your identity. Use a unique password and store it in a trusted password manager. Once you’re done, make sure you can access your account overview before moving on.
If you already have an account, sign in with your existing details; there’s no need to create another one just to use a different device. Your account and client serve different purposes: the account manages plans, orders, and subscriptions, while the client connects your device. Creating an account alone won’t connect you to international routes—you’ll still need to get your subscription and connect through the client.
Complete these steps in a browser you trust, and keep your login details safe. If your username is unavailable or sign-in fails, check for extra spaces and make sure the capitalization matches your original details. Follow the on-screen instructions rather than repeatedly creating new accounts. “Start Free” opens the dashboard; see the plans page and order confirmation for current prices and service details.
Choose a plan and confirm your order
In the dashboard’s plans section, choose a billing option that fits how you use the service. Monthly subscriptions suit regular use: ¥9.9/month includes 60GB, ¥18/month includes 250GB, and ¥28/month includes 500GB. Monthly data resets on your activation date, not at the start of each calendar month. If you’re unsure how much data you need, consider what you’ll use it for before choosing a tier rather than comparing prices alone.
If your usage varies, consider a data package: ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB, or ¥658/3000GB. Packages remain available until used and never expire. Unlike monthly subscriptions, their data does not reset each month. All plans support unlimited devices connected at the same time, but using multiple devices still consumes your account’s available data.
On the order confirmation page, check the plan name, price, and billing option before completing payment through one of the available methods. VPNUB supports Alipay, WeChat Pay, and USDT. After paying, return to the dashboard and confirm that your order status and plan details have updated. If the order is still processing, check the existing order first to avoid placing a duplicate.
VPNUB offers a 7-day money-back guarantee. See the full terms in the Terms of Service. If you upgrade a monthly subscription, the price difference is converted into remaining days. Review the settlement details shown in the dashboard before upgrading; this does not mean extra data or another full billing period is added. Once your plan is active, go to your account overview to get your subscription.
Get your subscription from the dashboard
Open your account overview in the dashboard and find the subscription section. A subscription link is not an installer; it lets your client retrieve server configurations. The client uses it to load available servers, so being able to sign in to the dashboard in a browser doesn’t mean your client is configured. First check whether the dashboard offers one-click import for your client, then decide whether to copy the link manually.
When you use one-click import, your browser may ask permission to open the client. Make sure it’s the app you just installed, then continue and check the client for the new subscription or configuration. If the browser doesn’t open the app, make sure the client is installed and running before trying manual import. There’s no need to place another order just because the app didn’t open automatically.
For manual import, use the dashboard’s copy function to copy the entire subscription link. Don’t copy only the shortened text displayed on the page, and don’t paste your username, password, or a regular webpage address into the subscription field. Check that there are no spaces or line breaks at either end. If your client offers different subscription formats, choose the one the dashboard identifies for that client instead of repeatedly editing the link.
Your subscription link contains account-related access information, so protect it like your login details. Don’t post it in comments, group chats, or screenshots, and don’t paste it into unfamiliar online conversion tools. If you need to share a screenshot for troubleshooting, hide the full link and any identifying information. Once you have the link, install the client for your platform; installation and subscription import are part of the same process, so there’s no need to find a public download page.
Import the client on each platform
Get the client and its instructions from the downloads section of the dashboard. Windows, macOS, Android, and Linux downloads are available after sign-in, without a purchased plan; iOS downloads require an active plan. Being able to download a client doesn’t mean your subscription is ready to use: after installation, check that your account has an active plan and available data. The steps below cover clients that support remote subscriptions without assuming a specific version or button layout.
Windows: Import a remote configuration
Choose the Windows client in the dashboard and install it according to the instructions. When you open it for the first time, find the configuration management section. Remote subscriptions are usually listed under “Configuration” or “Subscription,” separate from general settings. Use the dashboard’s one-click import if available. Otherwise, add a remote configuration, paste the full link you copied, give it a recognizable name, and save it.
After saving, update or download the configuration and wait for the server list to appear. Then set that configuration as the active one. Seeing a subscription name may only mean that it’s been added—not that its contents have been updated. Connect only after the servers have loaded. If the app minimizes to the system tray, reopen its main window from the tray to check the status; a closed window doesn’t indicate whether you’re connected.
macOS: Select a configuration and allow network access
Get the macOS client from the dashboard, install it as prompted by the system, and open it. Go to the configuration or subscription manager that supports remote links, import the dashboard link, and update it. Some apps separate the main window from menu bar controls. After importing, return to the configuration list to confirm the active selection, then open the server list.
When you connect for the first time, macOS may ask to add a network configuration or authorize a related action. Check the app’s name and source, and approve only after you’ve opened the client you just installed. If the configuration is imported but no servers appear, first check whether the update succeeded. If servers are listed but you can’t connect, check the connection toggle and any system prompts. Avoid running multiple clients that do the same job at once, as it can be hard to tell which configuration is in use.
Android: Save the subscription and update the server list
Choose the Android client in the dashboard and install it using the instructions in the downloads section. When you open it for the first time, look for “Subscription,” “Configuration,” or an option to add a configuration. Choose import from link, paste the subscription copied from the dashboard, and save it. If the dashboard offers one-click import, you can use it to open the client, then check that the subscription has been saved in the app.
Open the configuration you just added, update it, and wait for the server list to appear. Choose a server and tap the client’s connection toggle. If Android asks to allow a VPN connection, check which app is requesting access and confirm. You can then leave the client and open your target service. If the connection stops when you return to the client, check whether the system restricts background activity and follow your device’s settings instructions instead of repeatedly changing the subscription link.
iOS: Get the client through the dashboard
Make sure your account has an active plan, then open the dashboard’s downloads section and select iOS. Follow the instructions to go to the relevant App Store listing and get the client. If the dashboard says your plan doesn’t meet the requirements, return to your account overview and check its status. This guide doesn’t provide alternative download links; don’t use someone else’s account or an unfamiliar link to get the app.
After installing the client, return to the dashboard and use one-click import if it supports your app. To configure it manually, find the option to add a subscription or configuration, or import from a URL, then paste the full link and update it. Once the server list appears, select the configuration you want and connect, allowing the system to add a VPN configuration if prompted. You can usually switch servers in the client later without adding the configuration again in system settings.
Checks to make after importing
On any platform, confirm three things: the subscription is saved, the server list is up to date, and the intended configuration is selected. If the update fails, first make sure your device can access the internet, then check the copied link and client format. Linux users can also get a client from the dashboard and follow its configuration instructions. For platform-specific interface differences or persistent errors, continue troubleshooting in the FAQ. This guide focuses on getting connected.
Connect to a server and verify your connection
Once the server list has loaded, choose an entry that suits the region of the service you want to access, then connect. VPNUB covers 90+ countries / 220+ routes; available options depend on the list loaded by your client. For your first setup, keep the client’s recommended mode and avoid changing routing rules, DNS, and system network settings at the same time. Before testing, make sure the connection is active and there are no prompts waiting for authorization or notices that an update failed.
To check your exit IP, open My IP while disconnected and note the result. Then connect and refresh the lookup in the same browser. Check whether the IP address and location match what you expect rather than relying only on the client’s connected status. With rule-based routing, the lookup page may use your local network, so an unchanged exit IP alone doesn’t prove the connection has failed. Check the current mode and the app you’re testing as well.
Next, open the website or app you actually want to use, refresh it, and try a normal action. Successful browsing doesn’t mean every app uses the same route; some apps keep an existing connection, so fully quit and reopen them before testing again. Don’t rely on a page loaded from cache—check that new content can load. Streaming services and AI tools may also depend on account region, platform policies, and account status; the network connection is only one factor.
If access still doesn’t work, check in order that the subscription updated successfully, the right configuration is selected, the connection is on, and the target app is routed through the intended server. If you need to switch servers, change only one option at a time and test the same app again to pinpoint what changed. An exit IP lookup is not a DNS leak test, and it can’t confirm that all traffic uses the same exit.
Your account, plan, subscription, and client are now set up as a complete workflow. For everyday use, switch servers in the client and keep an eye on your remaining data in the dashboard. Monthly subscription data resets on your activation date; data packages never expire. For persistent issues, check the FAQ or submit a support ticket in the dashboard. Include your platform, the client’s error message, and the steps you’ve tried, but hide your subscription details.
Connecting successfully and accessing a streaming library for a particular region are not the same thing. If your connection works but a streaming service still reports a region mismatch, see the Streaming Access Troubleshooting Guide and check the platform and account region. You don’t need to reinstall all your clients.