Import a Subscription
and Test Your Connection

Create an Account and Open the Dashboard

Select “Start Free” to open the account creation page in the VPNLn user dashboard. You can create an account with a username and password—no email address required. Choose a username you can remember, set a unique password, and follow the on-screen instructions. The account creation page is separate from this guide, so you can leave this page open and return when you’re done.

Before submitting, check that your username has no extra spaces and that the password fields match. If the page says the username is unavailable, choose another one and try again. If it flags the format, follow the rules shown in the form. There’s no need to keep refreshing the page or to try different username and password combinations, which can make it harder to tell which details you used.

Once you’re in the dashboard, make sure you’re using the account you just created. Store your username and password somewhere secure; don’t share them in public chats or screenshots. Your account credentials let you sign in to the dashboard, while the subscription link gives your client its route configuration—they serve different purposes. Continue with the same account when choosing a plan so you can find your subscription after payment.

If you already have an account, sign in and open Plans or Account Overview in the dashboard. There’s no need to create another account. If you have trouble signing in, check your username and password first. For more help, see Account and Subscription FAQs. This guide focuses on getting connected for the first time and doesn’t cover account troubleshooting.

Choose a Plan and Confirm Activation

Once your account is ready, open the Plans page in the dashboard. Decide whether a fixed monthly plan or a data package better suits your usage. Monthly plans are ¥9.9/month for 60GB, ¥18/month for 250GB, and ¥28/month for 500GB. Data resets monthly on the activation date. Compare the data allowance and billing method rather than choosing by plan name alone.

Data packages are ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB, and ¥658/3000GB. They last until used and never expire. Unlike monthly plans, their data doesn’t reset. If your usage varies, compare the package details first. If you often stream video, transfer files, or use multiple devices, choose based on your actual usage. VPNLn allows unlimited simultaneous devices, but they all use data from the same plan.

After choosing a plan, check the plan, amount, and account on the order confirmation page, then follow the dashboard instructions to pay. Alipay, WeChat Pay, and USDT are supported; available payment options are shown in the dashboard. When payment is complete, return to the dashboard and check the order and plan status. If the status hasn’t updated, wait for the page to refresh and check your order history. Don’t submit the same order again just because the subscription section hasn’t changed yet.

Once your plan is active, continue with subscription import. If you upgrade partway through a plan, the price difference is converted into remaining days; review the change details shown in the dashboard before proceeding. VPNLn offers a 7-day money-back guarantee. See the Terms of Service for details. For a full comparison, visit the Plans and Pricing page. This guide doesn’t estimate data usage beyond the information provided.

Get Your Subscription Link

Return to Account Overview in the user dashboard and find the subscription section. A subscription link isn’t a regular webpage to keep open in your browser; it’s how your client retrieves its configuration. The client uses it to get available routes and related settings. Check that your plan is active before copying or importing the link, so you don’t mistake an activation issue for a client problem.

If the dashboard offers an import option for your client, use it if possible. After clicking, your device may ask whether to open the associated app. Check the app name before continuing. If the app doesn’t launch, make sure you’ve installed a compatible client, then try again from the dashboard. Don’t install software from unverified sources just to make the button work; the dashboard is the official place to get the client.

To import manually, use the dashboard’s copy option to get the complete link. Paste it exactly as copied: don’t add quotation marks, line breaks, or punctuation, and don’t remove anything at the end. If you want to set up another device, sign in to the same account on that device and get the subscription there. This helps avoid mistakes when sharing the link in a chat. Once copied, continue to the instructions for your operating system.

A subscription link usually contains account-related credentials, so protect it like a password. Don’t share it in public group chats, forums, or screenshots of support requests. When reporting a problem, provide your operating system, the client’s message, and what you were doing. If you share a screenshot, hide the subscription details. If you think the link has been exposed, check the dashboard for a reset option or ask about next steps through a dashboard ticket.

Import the Client for Your Platform

On the Clients page in the user dashboard, choose the option for your device’s operating system and follow the installation and import instructions. You’ll need a network client that can manage subscription configurations, not a browser bookmark. Once installed, open the client and find the subscription or configuration management section. Then follow the instructions for your operating system below. If the dashboard has instructions for your client version, follow those first.

Windows: Import from the Subscription or Configuration Page

On Windows, use the desktop subscription client provided in the dashboard. Install and launch it, then open the page for managing subscriptions, configurations, or similar settings. Look for an option such as “Add subscription” or “Import from link.” Paste the complete link into the URL field. If there’s a name field, enter a label that’s easy to recognize, then save and update.

After the update, you should see a configuration or list of routes. Set this configuration as active, then open the route page and choose a region. If the configuration is already there, update it instead of adding the same subscription again. When you first enable it, the system may request network access or other permissions. Make sure the request comes from the client you just installed, then allow the necessary permissions.

macOS: Enable the Imported Configuration

On macOS, use a compatible desktop subscription client provided in the dashboard. After opening the app, look for configuration management in the main window. In some versions, common controls are in the menu bar icon. Add a configuration using the URL or subscription link, save it, and update. Make sure the app has selected this new configuration rather than another one included with the installation.

If the app asks to add a network configuration or enable a related component, follow the system prompts to authorize it. If the interface shows the subscription was imported but the route page is empty, return to configuration management and check for update messages. Don’t just keep toggling the connection button. Once the configuration is available, connect using the app’s recommended method. System proxy and other routing modes are advanced settings; for your first setup, stick with the mode recommended in the dashboard.

Android: Add a Subscription and Allow the Connection

On Android, use the mobile subscription client provided in the dashboard. Open the configuration or subscription page, tap the add option, and choose to import from a link. Paste the complete subscription link and save it. After updating, set this configuration as active, then open the route list and choose a region. If a system paste prompt covers the input field, first check that the link was pasted; there’s no need to keep pasting it.

The first time you connect, Android may show a VPN connection request. Make sure the app name matches the client you’re using, then allow the request and check that the client shows a connected status. Open the app you want to use and test access. If the connection stops soon after you leave the client, check your device’s background activity and battery settings. Settings vary by device; see the Help Center for details. You don’t need to change every system option during your first import.

iOS: Add a Subscription Configuration Following the Dashboard Instructions

Follow the user dashboard instructions to get a compatible subscription client for iOS. The process may take you to the App Store. After installing the app, look for an option to add a URL in the subscription, configuration, or add section. If you paste the subscription link manually, make sure you’re adding a subscription configuration—not filling out a single-server form that asks for a server address, port, and other details.

Save and update the subscription, then select the imported configuration or one of its routes and turn on the connection. The first time you connect, iOS may ask permission to add a VPN configuration. Confirm and follow the system authorization steps. Once the app shows a successful connection, continue with the access test below. The system status icon only indicates that a connection exists; it doesn’t prove that every app is using the selected route.

VPNLn also supports Linux. For client downloads and setup instructions, use the relevant section in the user dashboard. This page focuses on first-time imports on common desktop and mobile platforms. If you’ve already imported successfully, you don’t need to switch clients just because the menu labels differ. First check that the configuration is up to date and enabled, then test the connection.

Connect and Verify Your Setup

After importing, enable the active configuration in your client, choose a route in the region that suits the service you want to use, and connect. For your first test, use the client’s default routing mode or the one recommended in the dashboard. Don’t change the region, rules, DNS, and connection mode all at once. Start with a clear baseline so you can tell what changed if something goes wrong.

Once the client shows a connection, reopen the website or app you want to use and check that content actually loads. Refresh the browser page, or fully close and reopen the app so it doesn’t reuse a session from before the connection. Don’t rely only on whether a regular webpage opens: split routing can send different sites along different routes. Test the service you actually plan to use.

To check your region, use a trusted exit IP lookup to see where your browser’s traffic appears to come from, then compare it with your selected route. Also check the app itself, since it may not use the same network path as your browser. For details on interpreting exit IP, DNS, and per-app checks, read How to Check Whether Your VPN Is Working. You don’t need to run every network test when getting started.

If the client is connected but the app you want to use still isn’t accessible, first check that the subscription updated successfully, your plan is active, and the correct configuration is enabled. Then make sure the system permissions are granted and no other network tools are taking over the connection. Change one setting at a time and test the same app again. Changing several settings at once makes it harder to pinpoint the problem.

If you can access the service but its streaming library or AI tools show a different region than expected, that doesn’t necessarily mean the connection has failed. The platform may also consider your account region, previous sessions, and its own rules. First close and reopen the app, then check your exit region and account settings. For details on streaming region detection and choosing a route, read The Complete Guide to Streaming Access. A successful connection doesn’t guarantee that every platform will work.

Once you’ve verified the connection, everyday use usually means opening the client, checking the active configuration, choosing a route, and connecting. To set up another device, get the client and subscription from your own dashboard and repeat the import steps for that platform. If the route list changes, update your existing subscription instead of searching for a new link. If you still can’t connect, note your operating system, the client’s message, your selected region, and the steps you’ve tried, then describe the issue in a dashboard ticket.

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