VPNUV Quick Start
Go from creating an account to verifying your exit region. Already have an account or subscription? Jump to the relevant step.
Account setup and saving your details
Create an account to manage your plan and subscription in the account dashboard. Open the link below and follow the prompts to enter a username and password. VPNUV requires no email address; a username and password are all you need. You’ll use your username to sign in, so check your keyboard input, capitalization, and any spaces before or after it. Use a unique password and store it in a trusted password manager.
After submitting the form, follow the dashboard prompts to access your account. If you land on the sign-in page, use the username and password you just saved; there’s no need to create another account. Once you see the account overview, make sure you’re signed in to the account you intend to use before choosing a plan. This keeps your payment and subscription together and makes them easier to find when you switch devices.
On a shared device, don’t let the browser save your login details, and sign out of the dashboard before you leave. To connect from another device later, sign in to the same account and get your subscription. VPNUV has no limit on the number of devices connected at once, but keep your password and subscription link private. Don’t share them in public chats or forums.
Once your account is ready, check out the plans. If you already have an account, just sign in; you won’t need to create another one for the steps below.
Choose a plan and confirm your order
When choosing a plan, first decide whether you’ll use the service regularly or occasionally, then compare the data allowances. Monthly plans are ¥9.9/month for 60GB, ¥18/month for 250GB, and ¥28/month for 500GB. Data resets monthly on your activation date, not at the start of the calendar month. Keep that reset date in mind when planning your usage.
For occasional use, compare the data packages: ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB, and ¥658/3000GB. Data packages don’t expire and remain available until used. They work differently from monthly plans, so don’t compare them by total price alone. First decide whether you need a regular monthly allowance, then choose the right type. See the plans page for full pricing and billing details.
Go to the plans section of your account dashboard, check the selected plan, data allowance, and amount due, then create the order as prompted. Payment methods include Alipay, WeChat Pay, and USDT. Keep the order page open during payment, then return to the dashboard to check the order status and plan details. If the information hasn’t updated yet, first verify the payment and existing order; don’t create a duplicate just because the page is still loading.
VPNUV offers a 60-day money-back guarantee. See the refund policy for eligibility and instructions. If you upgrade mid-term, the price difference is converted into remaining days; check the result shown in the dashboard before proceeding. Once your plan is active, get your subscription in the next step. This helps distinguish an inactive account from a client issue.
Get your subscription and keep it secure
Your client needs a subscription to load the available routes. Sign in to your account dashboard, open the account overview, and find the subscription section. Check your plan status first, then choose the import method for the client you’ll use. Your dashboard password and the subscription link serve different purposes; don’t enter your username or password in the client’s subscription field.
If the dashboard offers one-click import for your client, use it if you can. Your browser may ask whether to open a local app. Check that the app name matches the client you intend to use, then continue. If the app doesn’t open, make sure the client is installed and running, then try again from the dashboard. The import button may not load a configuration if the app isn’t installed or your browser isn’t associated with the import protocol.
To import manually, copy the subscription link from your dashboard, then paste it into the subscription or configuration settings in your client. Copy the entire link without trimming the end or adding notes, line breaks, or spaces. Save the link for now; you’ll update the configuration in the next step. This guide doesn’t provide a live subscription link, and there’s no need to paste yours into another website to test it.
Your subscription link contains access credentials, so protect it just like your account password. When reporting an issue, you can share the error message, where it occurred, and the platform you’re using—but hide the full link in screenshots. If you think the link has been exposed, check whether the dashboard lets you reset it and follow the prompts. After a reset, update the configuration on every device using the old link. For account help, see the FAQ.
Import the client on each platform
After installing a client, use the subscription you just got to load the available routes. Get client downloads from the account dashboard only, and avoid installers from unverified sources. You can get clients for Windows, macOS, Android, and Linux by signing in; you don’t need an active plan to download them. To get a subscription, sign in to the dashboard and check your plan status. iOS has different requirements; follow the instructions below and the dashboard prompts.
Windows: Manage configurations and system proxy
On Windows, use the VPNUV client provided in the dashboard or a subscription client explicitly supported there. Install and open it, then look for “Configuration,” “Subscription,” or a similar option. Choose to add a remote subscription and paste in the complete link you copied from the dashboard. Use a recognizable name if you like, but put only the subscription link in the address field. Save and update or refresh. Once the region and route list appears, set this configuration as the one to use.
After importing the configuration, enable the connection and system proxy as prompted by the client. Minimizing the window to the system tray doesn’t necessarily mean the connection is off; check the status in the tray menu or main window. If your browser still can’t access sites, first check that the current configuration is enabled, then see whether another proxy app is running at the same time. Avoid adding complex rules or changing system network settings for now; start with a basic browser test.
macOS: Add a subscription and allow network access
On macOS, get the appropriate client from the dashboard, then open its configuration or subscription settings. Use one-click import from the dashboard or add a remote configuration in the client and paste in the link. Save and update the subscription, then check that route names appear. If you see a configuration name but no region list, check the update result instead of repeatedly toggling the connection.
When connecting, macOS may ask to allow a network configuration or confirm related permissions. Check that the request comes from the client you’re using, then follow the system prompts. If the client uses the system proxy, check that the proxy is enabled after connecting. If it uses a network tunnel, follow the status shown in the client. Don’t run multiple clients at the same time, as it can be hard to tell which one controls your connection.
Android: Update your subscription and allow the connection
On Android, use the VPNUV client provided in the dashboard or a client explicitly listed as compatible. After installing it, open the app and add the link in the configuration, subscription, or remote configuration section. If importing from the clipboard, make sure it contains the subscription link you just copied—not a webpage title or other text. Save and update, select the loaded configuration, then choose an exit region from the list.
The first time you connect, Android may ask for permission to set up a VPN connection. Check the app’s source, then allow it. Once the app shows that you’re connected, switch to your browser to test access. If only some apps don’t use the proxy, check whether per-app routing is enabled in the client. If the connection often drops when the app is in the background, check the system’s background activity or battery settings for that client. There’s no need to change every system permission at the outset.
iOS: Get the client from the dashboard and import your subscription
The iOS client is also available in the downloads section of your account dashboard. Only users with a purchased, unexpired plan can access the App Store download link. If you don’t meet these requirements, follow the dashboard prompts. Use the client and download instructions currently shown in the dashboard; don’t apply installation steps for other platforms to iOS or look for installers from other sources.
After installing the app, return to the dashboard and choose the one-click import option for your client. If you need to add the subscription manually, open the subscription or configuration section in the app, add a remote subscription, paste the link, and update it. When connecting for the first time, allow the VPN configuration as prompted by iOS. Then return to the client, confirm the configuration is selected and the region list has loaded, and start the connection. A system status indicator only shows connection status; open your target service to check that it works.
Linux users can get the appropriate client from the same downloads section and import their subscription as described in the dashboard. For more on permissions, rules, and compatibility, see the FAQ. This guide covers connecting with the default configuration, not advanced routing.
Connect and verify your setup
Once the route list appears, choose an exit region that meets the requirements of the service you want to use, then connect. If the service doesn’t require a specific region, try a nearby one first and leave the client’s default routing settings in place. VPNUV covers 120+ countries / 240+ routes, so there’s no need to test them all. Start with one region and confirm that configuration, connection, and access all work; it’s easier to pinpoint any issues that way.
After connecting, open a fresh browser tab and visit the international site you want to use. First check that the page loads, then test the features you need, such as signing in, searching, or playing content. If you use a trusted IP lookup site, check whether the displayed region matches your selected exit. Lookup sites may use different geolocation databases, so a slightly different city name doesn’t necessarily indicate a problem; consider the region and actual access results together.
Being able to open one website doesn’t mean every app uses the same exit. Browsers, desktop apps, and command-line tools may use different proxy settings. If your browser works but another app doesn’t, first check the client’s routing rules and the app’s own proxy settings. Conversely, if the client says it’s connected but the browser behaves the same, check that the system proxy or network tunnel has taken effect instead of relying only on the connection button’s color.
If you can’t connect, retrace the steps in order: check that your plan is active in the dashboard, that the client can update the subscription, that the right configuration is selected, and that the route has switched successfully. Change one thing at a time, then retest the same page. Avoid changing the region, client, and rules all at once, or it’ll be hard to identify the cause. For further help, look for the relevant issue in the FAQ, or describe your platform, error, and troubleshooting steps in a support ticket in your account dashboard. Be sure to hide any credentials.
Streaming services and AI tools may also check your account region, subscription eligibility, or their own access rules. Changing your exit region doesn’t automatically change your account region, and it doesn’t guarantee that every route will work with a particular platform. Once your basic connection is working, read our complete guide to streaming access and choose a route to suit what you want to watch.
Once the features you need are working, keep the current configuration. To add another device later, install a client on that device and import your subscription; there’s no need to create another account. For everyday use, connect before opening the app you want to use. When you’re done, disconnect in the client and check that your proxy settings have returned to normal. That gives you a repeatable setup, not just a page that loaded once.