Clash is only a proxy client and must be used with a valid subscription node, otherwise it cannot access the extranet.Clash itself does not provide node services, it is only a local proxy client used for rule triage. To actually access the extranet, you must get and import the Clash Subscription Links. The following are the three main types of node acquisition currently available:
✅ 1. Free node sharing (good for newbies to try)
From time to time, some technical communities or open source projects share links to free Clash subscriptions for newbies to get started quickly. This site shares:Clash Node Sharing | V2ray Nodes | High Speed Nodes | Permanently Available
Common Sources:
- GitHub open source projects (e:
freeclash,openclash,freev2ray) - Social/forum sharing (Telegram, Discord, V2EX, posting)
- Resource sites that focus on sharing (e.g:
clashnode.top,v2free.cc)
📌 vantage: No registration required, just copy the link to use
⚠️ drawbacks: easy to fail, unstable speed, nodes are often used by a large number of people
✅ 2. Purchase of subscription services (recommended method)
Choosing an established "airport" service provider and paying for a stable and high-speed node subscription link is currently the most common and least expensive way.
Features:
- Shadowsocks / Vmess / Trojan Multi-Protocol Support
- Subscription links support Clash import, automatic renewal
- High node distribution, speed and stability
- Graphical back-end administration and comprehensive tutorials
📌 vantage: Stable and high speed, suitable for daily use, no technical background required
⚠️ drawbacks: Payment is required and service providers need to be screened to see if they are reliable
🚀 Recommended Service Provider:red shore cloud
- Supports V2Ray protocol, Clash client can import subscriptions directly
- Multiple data center nodes available (Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, USA, etc.)
- Various packages to suit different users
- Easy to install and quick to get started even for techies
👉 View Redbank Cloud Registration and Usage Tutorials >>
✅ 3. Build your own nodes (for advanced users)
For users with technical skills to build their own VPS nodes + configure subscription files to have full control over the node environment.
Basic Processes:
- Buy foreign VPS (e.g. Vultr, LightNode, Racknerd)
- Deployment agent programs (e.g., sing-box, Xray, V2Ray-core)
- Manually generate a Clash profile or subscription link
📌 vantage: High level of control, security and configuration flexibility
⚠️ drawbacks: High technical threshold, server maintenance and complex configuration required
🔧 How do I import?
Once you've got your Clash subscription link, you'll need to import it into the Clash client in order to use it, check out the configuration tutorial on this site. Below is a list of common platform import methods:
▶️ Android: Clash for Android (CFA)
- Open Clash for Android
- Click on the menu in the upper left corner → Configuration → "+" sign in the lower right corner → select "Import from URL".
- Paste your subscription link, name the configuration → click "Save".
- Go back to the home page → Enable this configuration → Start the service to get online!
🖥 Windows: Clash Verge / Clash Meta for Windows
- Open the client → Configure → Add Subscription → Enter Subscription Name + Link
- Click on "Update Subscription" to pull nodes
- Select a node → start the service to use it
🍎 macOS: ClashX / ClashX Pro
- Menu bar icons → Configuration → Manage Configuration → Add Subscription Link
- Enable this subscription configuration after updating to switch nodes to use the
📌 Caveats:
- Some clients will not automatically renew the subscription once by default, so you need to manually click "Renew Subscription" periodically.
- If the subscription fails, please make sure the link is valid and the node service provider is online.
❌ Frequently Asked Questions/Solutions
| concern | rationale | cure |
|---|---|---|
| Subscriptions cannot be imported | Wrong or broken link | Check if the link is complete or contact the service provider to update it |
| Node is empty / unavailable | Service provider node deactivated, subscription content empty | Try to renew your subscription again, or change your subscription link |
| Timeout when updating | Network not working / VPS is walled | Try switching networks or changing service providers |
| Unable to connect to external network | Configuration not enabled, node not valid | Make sure Clash is up and the correct node is selected |
📌 If you're using a free subscription, node failures are common and it's recommended to follow multiple sharing sources or stabilize access with a paid subscription as early as possible.
📊 free vs paid
| sports event | Free Node | pay node |
|---|---|---|
| stability | Poor, frequent failure | High, long term usability |
| tempo | Slow, congested with many users | Fast, with less bandwidth exclusivity or flow limiting |
| Supported Platforms | Basic Support Clash / V2Ray | Support for Clash, Shadowrocket, etc. |
| technological threshold | Higher, requires manual configuration | Low, automated back-office management |
| Fits the crowd | Temporary Trial / Tech Gamer | Long-term users/stable demand |
| (manufacturing, production etc) costs | free (of charge) | Monthly or yearly payment (usually a few dollars~tens of dollars/month) |
✅ Recommendation:
If you're just testing for a short period of time, try using the free subscription;
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