Just Getting Started
Start with what Clash is, which client to download, whether a subscription is required and what to do first.
View beginner questionsClash FAQ
Browse practical answers about downloads, installation, subscriptions, nodes, proxy modes, platform differences, connection troubleshooting, rules, DNS, TUN, security and traffic plans.
Find Answers by Setup Stage
Choose the stage you are in: basics, installation, subscription import, proxy modes, daily features, platform permissions or connection troubleshooting.
Download or Install Is Blocked
Handle package choice, incomplete downloads, system blocking, permission prompts and antivirus false positives.
View install questionsSubscription Import Failed
Check subscription URL, profile format, node list sync prompts, expired plans, traffic usage and unsupported node protocols.
View subscription questionsConnection and Speed Settings
Review connection settings, speed, DNS behavior and app proxy settings from here.
View supportBuild a Troubleshooting Path by Symptom
Turn no connection, failed downloads, empty subscriptions, slow speed, DNS issues, TUN permissions and account problems into ordered checks.
FAQ Category Overview
Each category surfaces common questions and entry points so you can move from the problem topic to the full answer list.
Basics & Choosing a Client
Start here if you are new to Clash: what Clash is, which client to use, whether a subscription is required and what to do first.
View categoryDownload & Installation
Covers incomplete downloads, file type choices, system prompts, Android APK blocks, macOS Gatekeeper and antivirus false positives.
View categorySubscription & Profiles
Explains subscription URLs, YAML profiles, subscription import checks, node list sync prompts, profile updates, unsupported formats and expired plans.
- Where is the subscription URL?
- Import a subscription into Clash
- Subscription import check
- SS, VLESS, Hysteria2 and TUIC support
Nodes & Proxy Modes
Understand Rule, Global, Direct, system proxy, VPN/TUN, proxy groups, node selection, latency tests and mode choices by scenario.
View categoryDaily Use & Features
Day-to-day usage questions about system proxy, TUN/VPN, startup behavior, tray status, LAN access, browser extensions and logs.
View categoryPlatforms & Clients
Platform-specific notes for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and Linux, including permissions, ports, languages and background behavior.
View categoryConnection Support
Review connection settings, speed, DNS behavior, browser-only proxying, certificate prompts, port conflicts, IPv6 and time sync checks.
View categoryRules, DNS & TUN
Deeper topics around routing rules, YAML syntax, DNS privacy, fake-ip, GEOIP/GEOSITE, Rule Providers, TUN permissions and mixed ports.
View categoryAccounts, Plans & Traffic
Plan sizing, traffic reset, device limits, renewal, missing subscriptions, fast traffic usage and provider support boundaries.
View categorySecurity, Privacy & Compliance
Responsible use, subscription sharing, safe downloads, public node consideration, log privacy, account sharing and workplace or school networks.
View categoryScenario FAQ Guides
If the issue is not just a download or install problem, start from the matching scenario below.
How do you configure OpenClash on OpenWrt?
A router-first path for installation checks, subscription import, operating mode and DNS troubleshooting.
Read guideWhen do you need subscription conversion?
Use conversion only when the provider does not offer the target format, and protect the subscription URL.
Read guideWhat if Clash Verge Rev subscription import fails?
Check Profiles, URL completeness, profile format, plan state and logs before changing modes.
Read guideHow do Clash DNS and Fake-IP issues appear?
Separate nameserver, fallback, fake-ip, redir-host and rule matching before judging node quality.
Read guideHow do you migrate from Clash for Windows?
Back up subscriptions and custom rules, then move to a maintained client.
Read guideHow do iOS app and App Store region choices work?
Confirm App Store visibility, provider format and app maintenance before buying.
Read guideMost Used FAQ Entry Points
Start with client choice, subscription import, connection failure, safe downloads and proxy mode questions if you are unsure where to go.
How do I check Clash connection settings?
Check subscription status, selected node, proxy mode, system proxy, DNS and logs in that order.
View answerHow do I confirm nodes after importing a subscription?
Common causes include plan status, copied URL format, unsupported profiles or provider-side node list sync.
View answerWhich Clash client should I download?
Desktop users can start with Clash Verge Rev or FlClash; Android users can compare FlClash and Clash Meta for Android; iOS uses alternatives.
View answerHow do I choose x64, arm64, DMG, EXE or APK?
Choose by platform and CPU architecture: Windows usually x64 EXE, macOS by chip, Android APK, Linux by package type.
View answerHow do I import a subscription into a Clash client?
Open Profiles, Configurations or Subscription management, paste the URL, save it and update the remote profile.
View answerHow do plan status and traffic usage affect the subscription?
You may see subscription update prompts, node list sync prompts, nodes requiring connection checks, or provider status message pages.
View answerSystem proxy, VPN and TUN: what is the difference?
System proxy affects apps that respect system settings, while VPN/TUN captures traffic closer to the network layer.
View answerThe browser works, but one app does not use the proxy
The app may ignore system proxy settings. Check in-app proxy settings, TUN/VPN mode and routing rules.
View answerWhy is browsing slow when speed tests look fine?
Speed tests measure one route. Real browsing also depends on node path, DNS, target region, congestion and rules.
View answerCould a connected client still have DNS setting checks?
Yes. DNS symptoms include no such host, partial page loading or domains resolving to unexpected addresses.
View answerWhy does Rule mode not route as expected?
Check rule order, domain matching, DNS behavior, selected policy group and whether profile updates overwrote changes.
View answerWhat should I do if my subscription URL was shared?
Reset the subscription URL or token in the provider dashboard and remove the old link from public places.
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