Menu labels can vary by platform, client, and version. This guide uses general terms such as “subscription,” “configuration,” and “import.” Follow the labels and available import options in your dashboard and current client interface. Activate a plan before getting your subscription; installing a client alone does not establish a connection.
Create an Account and Open the Dashboard
Select “Start Free” above to open the VPNYV account creation page. Choose a username and password you plan to keep using, then follow the on-screen instructions. VPNYV requires no email address; create your account with a username and password. Choose a memorable username and a password you don’t use on other sites, and save them in your password manager. You’ll use the same account to check orders, get your subscription, and set up other devices.
After creating your account, open the overview and make sure you’re signed in to the new account. If you’re taken back to the login screen, sign in with the details you just saved; there’s no need to create another account. Keep in mind that your account and subscription are separate: the account manages the service, while your plan determines your data allowance and service status. Creating an account alone doesn’t configure a client or connect your device.
On a shared device, don’t let the browser keep you signed in, and don’t share screenshots of your account page. If you can’t log in, check your input method and letter case, and make sure you haven’t copied any extra spaces. Then use the help options currently available in the dashboard. Once you can open the overview, you’re ready to choose a plan.
Choose a Plan and Confirm Your Order
Open the plans section in the dashboard. Think about how often you’ll use the service and compare data allowances, rather than choosing on price alone. Monthly plans are ¥9.9/month for 60GB, ¥18/month for 250GB, and ¥28/month for 500GB. Data resets monthly on the plan’s activation date. If you mostly browse and use text-based tools, consider your typical daily usage. If you often stream video or sync large files, allow some headroom. There’s no fixed formula for estimating usage by time; actual consumption depends on the content and video quality.
If your usage is occasional, compare the data packs: ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB, and ¥658/3000GB. Data lasts until used and never expires. Unlike monthly plans, data packs don’t reset each month. If you already have a plan, don’t assume how a new order will combine with it—check the order page for details. When you upgrade a monthly plan mid-cycle, the price difference is converted into remaining days.
After choosing a plan, check the plan name, price, and data allowance on the order page. Complete payment using the Alipay, WeChat Pay, or USDT option shown. Then return to the dashboard and check that the order is complete and the overview shows an active plan. If the payment page confirms success but the dashboard hasn’t updated, refresh the order status before trying to pay again.
VPNYV offers a 7-day no-questions-asked refund. See the Terms of Service for application details. Confirm that your plan is active before moving on, so an order status issue isn’t mistaken for a client connection problem.
Get Your Subscription and Keep It on Your Device
Open the account overview and make sure your plan is active, then find the subscription options. The dashboard may offer a direct import to a client or a way to copy the subscription link. Use whichever option is shown. Direct import opens an installed client; copying the link lets you paste it later into the client’s subscription manager. Both options send route configuration to the client—they don’t set a webpage as your browser’s home page.
If you copy the subscription, copy the full content provided by the dashboard. Don’t copy the account overview URL from the browser’s address bar or edit any part of the link yourself. The subscription link contains information needed to access your configuration, so protect it like your account credentials. Don’t post it in group chats, public forums, or shared documents, and don’t submit it to an unknown online conversion service.
This guide doesn’t show a real subscription address. The example below is a dummy value for identifying the format and won’t connect: https://example.com/sub?token=YOUR_TOKEN. For setup, use the link from your own signed-in dashboard. If you need help, hide the full subscription link and account details in screenshots; show only the error message and client name.
After copying your subscription, open the dashboard’s client downloads section and get the client for your device. Downloading and installing a client, and getting your subscription, are all handled through the dashboard; available downloads depend on your account’s plan status. VPNYV supports Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux, with unlimited devices online at once. Keep your plan’s data usage in mind when using multiple devices.
Import the Subscription on Your Device
Start with the VPNYV client and import instructions provided in the dashboard. If the dashboard also lists compatible client options, choose the one that matches the software you’ve installed; don’t rely on a similar-looking icon. The steps below cover common menu locations on each platform. If the labels differ, look for equivalent options such as “Subscription Manager,” “Configuration Manager,” or “Import from URL.”
Windows: Import from the Subscription or Configuration Menu
Choose the Windows client in the dashboard’s downloads section and install it by following the prompts. Open the app, then go to its subscription or configuration menu and choose an option such as “Add Subscription” or “Import from URL.” Paste your complete subscription link and save it. Alternatively, use the matching direct import button in the dashboard. Confirm if your browser asks whether to open the app.
After importing, update the subscription and wait for the route list to appear, then select the configuration you just added. The first time you connect, your system may ask you to authorize a network component or permission; follow the client’s instructions. If you normally use rule-based routing, don’t turn on another proxy app just to see a “Connected” status. Multiple apps that change system proxy settings can override one another.
macOS: Import the Configuration and Check Permissions
Get the macOS client from the dashboard and open it. Add your link in the subscription or configuration manager, save it, and update the configuration. Make sure the route appears in the list, then select it for use. If you import directly from a browser, check that the app name in the prompt is correct. Return to the client and confirm the configuration was added—closing the browser prompt doesn’t mean the import succeeded.
macOS may ask you to allow a network configuration when you enable the connection. Read the system prompt and grant permission only after confirming it comes from the client you’re using. If you see a permission warning, complete the required system settings before trying to connect. Pasting the subscription again and again usually won’t fix a permissions issue. Importing a configuration and connecting to the network are separate steps; you’ll still need to test your target site.
Android: Update the Subscription and Connect
Get the Android client from the dashboard’s downloads section and install it by following the system prompts. Open the client and go to its configuration or subscription page. Paste the link using an option such as “Add Configuration” or “Import from URL.” If the dashboard offers a matching direct import option, you can use it to open the app. Update the subscription, select a configuration and route, then return to the connection screen and start the service.
The first time you connect on Android, the system will usually show a VPN connection request. Confirm the app and allow the connection. If it disconnects when the screen locks or stops after you switch apps, check whether the system is restricting background activity and adjust the relevant device settings. Battery management options vary by manufacturer; you don’t need to disable every system protection just to connect.
iOS: Get and Import the Client Using the Dashboard Instructions
For iOS, follow the App Store instructions in the dashboard’s downloads section. Check whether the app is available in your current store region, then install it. The App Store listing determines the app’s availability and any requirements; VPNYV plan prices don’t describe App Store charges. If you use a compatible client listed in the dashboard, such as Shadowrocket or Stash, choose the import option for that app.
After installing the app, start the import from the dashboard or add the link in the client’s subscription or remote configuration menu. Save and update it, confirm the configuration is selected, then turn on the connection. When iOS asks to add a VPN configuration, check the app name and follow the prompt. This system network configuration is different from a profile downloaded from an unfamiliar website; don’t install files from unknown sources. For more on store regions and choosing a client, see the iOS Client Guide.
If no routes appear after importing, check that you copied the subscription link for your account, your plan is still active, and the client’s update didn’t return an error. If the protocol and configuration format don’t match, use the corresponding import method provided in the dashboard instead of repeatedly editing the link. For more on protocol compatibility and how routes work, see Routes and Protocols.
Connect to a Route and Test Access
Return to the client’s connection screen, select a route from the imported list, and start the connection. A connection status in the client, a VPN icon in the system, or an enabled system proxy only shows that the local connection process has started; it doesn’t prove that every app uses the same exit route. Keep the current configuration and open the international site you want to use. Check that it loads and works as expected.
When testing, change one setting at a time. For example, try the current route first, then switch routes if it fails. Don’t change the region, protocol, and proxy mode all at once. With rule-based routing, the configuration determines which requests use the proxy, so a local site connecting directly isn’t necessarily a problem. Browser extensions, other proxy apps, and an app’s own network settings can also affect the route.
For services with regional requirements, such as ChatGPT, Claude, or streaming platforms, choose an exit location that matches the service’s currently supported regions. Network access doesn’t guarantee account eligibility, content availability, or that sign-in checks will be satisfied. A site loading also doesn’t guarantee that every feature will work. If only one service has a problem, keep track of how other sites behave, then check that service’s regional and account notices. For AI access, see Accessing AI Tools.
If none of your target sites will open, check the basics in order: your internet connection, plan status, subscription update, selected configuration, and system permissions. When contacting support, include your device platform, client, selected route, and the error you see. Use the support ticket form in the account dashboard, and don’t include your full subscription link or password. For further help with packet loss, protocols, or route types, see the Routes and Protocols Reference.
Once the connection works, just keep an eye on your plan’s data usage and update your subscription as needed. To set up another device, sign in to the same dashboard, get the client for that device, and repeat the import steps. Knowing the separate roles of your account, plan, and client makes it easier to troubleshoot any issues later.