8WVPN Setup Guide
Get your subscription from the user dashboard, then import it into a client on your device. Follow the section for your platform and finish by testing the connection.
Screens and button labels may vary between operating systems and client versions. The steps below refer to features such as “Subscription,” “Configuration,” and “Import from link.” Use the labels shown in your dashboard and client as your guide. If a label differs, look for the matching feature rather than reinstalling the client.
Create an Account and Save Your Login Details
Open the account creation page in the user dashboard. Enter a username and password as prompted, then follow the on-screen instructions. 8WVPN does not require an email address; a username and password are enough to create an account. You’ll use your username to sign in later. Choose a password you don’t use on other sites, and save it in a password manager so it’s easy to find after installing the client.
After submitting the form, check that the dashboard displays your account overview. If you’re still on the sign-in page, log in with the details you just entered instead of creating another account. Your orders, plan, and subscription are all linked to this account, so before paying, make sure you’re signed in to the one you intend to keep using.
Your user dashboard account and the subscription configuration in your client are separate things. Use the account to manage purchases and get your subscription; the client uses that subscription to connect to the network. Set up your account first, then choose a data plan in the dashboard.
Choose a Plan and Review Your Order
Open the plans section in the dashboard. Check the billing option first, then compare data allowances. Monthly plans are ¥9.9/month for 60GB, ¥18/month for 250GB, and ¥28/month for 500GB. Data resets monthly on the date your plan starts. A monthly plan is a good place to start if you use the service regularly. Video streaming and file transfers use data, so choose based on your actual needs, not just the number of devices.
If your usage varies, consider a data package: ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB, or ¥658/3000GB. Data is available until used and never expires. The difference between a monthly plan and a data package is how data resets and how long it remains available; a data package does not renew with a monthly allowance. If you upgrade to a monthly plan mid-cycle, the price difference is converted into remaining days. Review the result shown in the dashboard before confirming your order.
Once you’ve chosen a plan, check the amount and plan name, then pay with Alipay, WeChat Pay, or USDT as prompted in the dashboard. After payment, return to the dashboard and check your order and plan status. If the status hasn’t updated, keep your payment receipt and refresh the page before taking any further action. 8WVPN offers a 60-day refund policy. See the Terms of Service for details.
Once your plan is active, continue to get your subscription. Still comparing options? Read the plan pricing and billing guide.
Get Your Subscription Link from the Dashboard
Sign in and open the account overview, then find the subscription section. The subscription link lets your client retrieve route settings; it is not a regular web address and shouldn’t be opened as a browser bookmark. First, check whether the dashboard offers an import option for your installed client. Your browser may ask whether to open the client; confirm the app is the one you expect before proceeding.
If the client doesn’t open automatically, use the dashboard’s copy-subscription option, then choose “Import from link” or a similar option in the client. Use the page’s copy button to avoid missing part of the address. After pasting the link, check for spaces or line breaks at either end, save the configuration, and update it.
Your subscription contains account credentials, so keep it on your own devices. Don’t share it in public chats, screenshots, or documents. If you contact support about an issue, hide the full link and any sensitive fields. The import is successful when the client updates and displays a route list—not when a browser can display the subscription contents.
Import a Subscription on Windows
On Windows, sign in and get the client for your system from the downloads section of the dashboard. The client uses your subscription to manage route settings. Once signed in, you can get the client for platforms other than iOS. Downloading the client and getting an active subscription are separate steps; installing the client does not activate a plan.
After installing and opening the client, look for a “Subscription,” “Configuration,” or “Configuration Management” section. Choose the option to add from a link and paste the subscription link you copied from the dashboard. Save the configuration, giving it a recognizable name if you like, then update it. When the route list appears, set this configuration as the one to use. If you only save the link without enabling the configuration, the main screen may still show no available routes.
Next, return to the connection screen and enable the system proxy or the connection switch recommended by the client. If another proxy tool is running, pause its connection first to prevent network settings from conflicting. Leave advanced rules unchanged for now. Go to the connection testing section on this page and make sure basic access works before adjusting anything else.
Import a Subscription on macOS
On your Mac, sign in and open the downloads section of the dashboard. Choose the client listed for your device. The first time you open it, macOS may show a warning about the app’s source or request network permissions. Make sure the download came from the link in the dashboard, then follow the installation instructions. Don’t change macOS security settings just to complete the import.
Open the client’s configuration management or subscription section, then paste the subscription link using an option such as “Add Configuration” or “Import from URL.” You can also click the matching import option in the dashboard and allow your browser to open the client. Use whichever method fits the screen you’re on; there’s no need to add the same subscription more than once.
After saving and updating, check that routes are available, then enable the client’s connection feature. Some clients may ask to add a network configuration or helper component; read the system prompt before confirming. An app icon in the menu bar only means the app is running. Test it with an actual service to confirm that its traffic is being routed as intended.
Import a Subscription on Android
On your Android device, sign in to the user dashboard and open the downloads section to get the client. Follow the prompts on your device to install it. If Android asks for permission to install from this source, grant it only as needed for this download. Then return to the account overview and copy your subscription link.
Open the client and go to its subscription or configuration page. Choose the option to add from a link, paste the link, save it, and update the subscription. Wait for the route list to load, then return to the connection page and choose a route. If the list is empty, check that you copied the full link and that your plan is active. Don’t change connection settings you don’t understand.
The first time you connect, Android usually shows a system prompt asking permission to set up a VPN connection. Make sure the request comes from the client you just installed, then allow it and check the connection status in the app. If the connection drops when you switch apps, check the client’s background activity and battery settings. Menu names vary by device; see the Support page for troubleshooting steps.
Import a Subscription on iOS
On your iPhone or iPad, sign in to the dashboard with an account that has an active plan, then open the downloads section to find the iOS client link. Unlike other platforms, iOS requires an active plan to get the client. Follow the link shown in the dashboard to the App Store and use its instructions. Don’t rely on an app name search alone, as it may show similar results.
After installing the client, return to the dashboard and use the matching import option. If your device asks whether to open the client, confirm. If that doesn’t work, copy your subscription link and choose the option to import from a link in the client’s subscription management or add-configuration section. Paste and save the link, update the subscription, and check that the route list appears before choosing a route.
The first time you connect, iOS will ask permission to add a VPN configuration. Follow the system prompt to allow it, then return to the client and connect. Open the app or service you want to use and test it. If other network tools have configurations saved in iOS, make sure the intended one is enabled. For more detailed instructions, read the iPhone Setup Guide for Beginners.
Import a Subscription on Linux
Linux is supported too. Sign in and open the downloads section of the dashboard to get the client for your environment. Check that the installation method matches your system. These steps follow the graphical-client workflow: open configuration or subscription management, add your subscription from a link, save and update it, then select the configuration and route you want to use.
If the client can read the configuration but your browser isn’t routing traffic through it, check the client’s traffic-routing mode and make sure it matches your desktop environment’s proxy settings. Command-line programs may not automatically use the desktop proxy, so a successful browser connection doesn’t mean every program is using the connection. For terminal setup and advanced configuration, see the complete user guide. This page focuses on testing common apps.
Connect to a Route and Verify It Works
After importing your subscription, choose a route based on what you want to access. If you’re outside mainland China and need services there—such as video, work, or banking apps—look for a route marked for access to mainland China. For international websites, choose a suitable international route. Don’t assume a route’s purpose from its region name; available options are shown in the dashboard and client. For more on choosing a region, see the routes page.
After choosing a route, connect and wait for the client to show that you’re connected. Then open the service you actually plan to use. For a website, load the page; for video, try playing something; for work, check that the required pages load. A connection icon, route test result, and successful access in an app each tell you something different. The real test is whether the service you need works.
If a website loads but an app still shows your previous region or has connection issues, fully close the app and reopen it so it starts a fresh connection. Some services also check account region, content licensing, and their own rules. Changing your network exit doesn’t guarantee access to all content. Avoid switching regions repeatedly in a short time, or it may be hard to tell which setting made a difference.
If you can’t connect, troubleshoot in this order: local network, subscription, then route. Pause the client and confirm your regular internet connection works. Check your plan and data status in the dashboard, update the subscription in the client, then try another route for the same purpose. Change one thing at a time and note the result. If the issue persists, use a support ticket in the dashboard. Include your device’s operating system, the client’s message, what you were doing, and the checks you’ve tried. Hide sensitive subscription and account details in screenshots.
You can use 8WVPN on unlimited devices at the same time, but each device uses data from your plan. Once the first connection test succeeds, keep the working configuration and update your subscription as needed. Find common troubleshooting steps on the Support page. Renewal, maintenance, and advanced instructions are covered in the complete user guide—there’s no need to set everything up during your first connection.