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📱 iOS Shadowrocket Usage Guide

Platform: iOS 12.0 and above

Software Description: Shadowrocket is a powerful network debugging tool that supports multiple proxy protocols, including Shadowsocks, V2Ray, and Trojan. It's one of the most popular scientific internet tools on the iOS platform.


📥 Client Download

⚠️ Important Note: Shadowrocket is not available on the Chinese App Store. You need to switch to a US or other international region Apple ID to download it.

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Due to App Store restrictions, we cannot provide direct IPA file downloads. Please use an international region Apple ID to download from the App Store.


🛠 Usage Steps

  1. Search for and install Shadowrocket from the App Store.
  2. Open the app and tap the "+" button in the top right corner.
  3. Select "Subscribe" as the type.
  4. Go to your user center to copy your subscription link and paste it into the URL input box.
  5. Fill in a profile name, for example: My Proxy.
  6. Tap "Done" in the top right corner to save the configuration.
  7. Return to the home screen and tap the subscription configuration you just added.
  8. Tap the "Connect" button in the bottom right corner. The first connection will prompt you to allow adding VPN configuration.
  9. After allowing, you can access the internet through the proxy.

⚙️ Advanced Settings

Auto Update Subscription

  1. Tap the "i" icon on the right side of the subscription configuration.
  2. Enable the "Auto Update" option.
  3. You can set the update interval. It's recommended to set it to 24 hours.

Proxy Rule Settings

  1. Tap "Settings" in the bottom navigation bar.
  2. Select "Proxy Rules".
  3. You can choose different rule modes:
    • Global: Global proxy mode
    • Rule: Rule-based proxy mode (recommended)
    • Direct: Direct connection mode

Shortcut Settings

  1. Tap "Settings" in the bottom navigation bar.
  2. Select "Shortcuts".
  3. You can add a home screen shortcut for quick toggle switching.

📌 Tips

  • If the subscription content is empty, please confirm that you have purchased a plan and check if the subscription URL is correct.
  • It's recommended to enable automatic configuration updates so that changes can be synchronized automatically.
  • If you encounter connection issues, try switching nodes or contact support.
  • If you encounter certificate trust issues during use, please go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management to trust the relevant certificates.

🌟 Shadowrocket is powerful and supports multiple protocols and custom rules. It's suitable for users with some technical knowledge.

Secure, private, and reliable proxy