Get subscription
Nodes are the core of proxy access, so Clash Meta for Android needs a subscription or profile before it can route traffic.
The recommended workflow is URL import: copy the subscription URL from your provider. The screenshots use Changlian subscription provider as the example.
Add subscription
Open the profile, configuration or subscription entry in Clash Meta for Android. Paste the copied subscription URL into the URL field, then save, download or import the profile according to the client prompt.
If the client also supports local files, use that only when URL import is unavailable or your provider explicitly gives a YAML file.
Select profile
Select the profile you just added, then return to the main screen. The selected profile is the one Clash Meta for Android will use for nodes, groups and rules.
Select a node
Open the proxy or policy group view and choose an available node. Pick a node based on region, latency and the service you need to access.
Start proxy
Enable the proxy switch shown in the screenshots. Desktop clients usually use System Proxy, while mobile clients may request VPN permission the first time.
After it is enabled, traffic is forwarded through the Clash Meta for Android profile.
Proxy mode notes
Clash Meta for Android supports different routing modes for different situations. Keep Rule Mode for everyday use unless you are troubleshooting or need a fixed behavior.
- Rule Mode is recommended for daily use because it follows the profile rules.
- Global Mode sends all traffic through the selected proxy and is useful for testing.
- Direct Mode bypasses the proxy when you need local access or network debugging.
- Script Mode is for advanced profiles that define custom routing logic.
