Create an Account and Sign In
First, visit the account creation page and follow the prompts to choose a username and password. 6WVPN doesn’t require an email address; you can create an account with a username and password. You’ll use your username to sign in, so choose a unique password and save it in a trusted password manager. Before submitting, check for accidental spaces to avoid sign-in issues on other devices.
Once you’re done, open the user dashboard and find the account overview. If you’re taken back to the sign-in page, use the username and password you just saved; there’s no need to create another account. Your orders, plan status, and subscription are all linked to this account. Use the same account when setting up on a computer and mobile device so your order isn’t associated with a different account.
For now, just make sure you can access the dashboard. Installing a client and retrieving a subscription are separate steps: installing the client prepares it for use, while a valid subscription depends on your account’s plan status. If you already have an account, select “Sign in” in the page header and continue to the next step.
Choose a Plan and Billing Option
Open the plans section in the user dashboard. Check the billing option first, then the data allowance. Monthly plans are suited to regular use: ¥9.9/month for 60GB, ¥18/month for 250GB, or ¥28/month for 500GB. Data resets monthly on the date your plan starts, not on the first day of the calendar month. Choose based on how you’ll use it; you don’t necessarily need a larger data plan just because you have multiple devices.
If your usage is irregular, compare the data packages: ¥158 for 300GB, ¥358 for 1000GB, or ¥658 for 3000GB. Data is available until used and never expires. The difference between a data package and a monthly plan is how data is retained and reset; these aren’t separate plans for different platforms. You can use unlimited devices simultaneously, but they all draw data from your account plan. Consider your everyday usage across all devices when choosing.
Once you’ve chosen a plan, check the plan, amount, and billing option on the order, then pay using the Alipay, WeChat Pay, or USDT option provided in the dashboard. After payment, check the order result in the dashboard and confirm the plan status in your account overview. Don’t assume the plan is active just because the payment page closed, and avoid placing the same order again before checking its status.
6WVPN offers a 7-day money-back guarantee. If you upgrade mid-cycle, the price difference is converted into the remaining days. See the plans page for full pricing and details, and the refund policy for refund information. If your plan status is unclear after payment, keep your order details and contact support through a user dashboard ticket. Confirm the status before continuing with the import.
Get Your Subscription from the Dashboard
Once your plan status is confirmed, open the account overview and find the subscription section. This is where you get the link that passes server settings to your client—not an installer. If the dashboard offers an import option for your client, use it. Otherwise, copy the subscription link and paste it into the client’s subscription URL field later.
After copying the link, don’t edit any of its characters or mistake the account overview URL in your browser’s address bar for the subscription link. Use the link clearly labeled as a subscription in the dashboard. When transferring it between your devices, use a trusted method and check that it’s complete and hasn’t been split by line breaks or extra text added by a messaging app.
If the dashboard says there’s no available plan, return to your orders and plans to check the status. Don’t keep copying the same unavailable link. If the subscription appears in the dashboard but the client can’t read it, leave the page open and check the import location in the next section. The key distinction is usually whether the link was added correctly or has been added but not refreshed. There’s no need to start by changing advanced network settings.
Import into Clients on Each Platform
Open the client downloads section in the user dashboard and get the official client for your device. You can download the Windows, macOS, Android, and Linux clients after signing in; you don’t need to buy a plan first. Using a subscription still requires a valid plan. iOS downloads work differently: the official download option is available only to accounts with an active paid plan. Follow the dashboard instructions.
The steps below cover the main import process for each platform. Use the official client and instructions provided in the dashboard where possible; interfaces in other apps may differ. If the import option doesn’t open the app automatically, open the installed client and add the subscription link you copied earlier. Once imported, you should see a configuration name or server list, confirming that the client received the subscription.
Windows: Add a Subscription Configuration
Choose the official Windows client in the downloads section, install it, then open it from the Start menu or desktop. Clients used for subscription connections usually have a section for server settings labeled “Subscription,” “Configuration,” or something similar. Check whether the dashboard provides an import option. If your system asks permission to open the client, check that it’s the right app before continuing.
To add the link manually, open the client’s configuration section and choose an option such as “Add subscription” or “Import from URL.” Paste the subscription link into the URL field; you can enter a name that’s easy to recognize, then save and refresh. Don’t paste the subscription link into a server address, port, or individual server editing field. Once the server list appears, select the configuration you just added, choose a server in the connection section, then follow the next section to test the connection.
If you want to set the client to launch at startup, wait until you’ve connected successfully. First, make sure the basic setup works. For a more detailed desktop walkthrough, see the complete Windows VPN setup guide for beginners. Changing several options at once can make it harder to identify the cause of a problem.
macOS: Import and Enable Your Configuration
Get the official macOS client from the dashboard, install it by following the prompts, then open the app. Some clients have their controls in the main window, while others also place frequently used options in the menu bar. If you don’t see a server list, look for the subscription or configuration section rather than entering the subscription link manually in macOS network settings.
Use the dashboard’s import option, or choose “Add configuration from URL” in the client, paste the subscription link, and save. Refresh the subscription and make sure the new configuration is selected. If it’s been added but not enabled, the client may still be using the previous configuration. When you connect for the first time, your system may ask to allow network configuration. Check the app name, approve the prompt, then return to the client to check the connection status.
Android: Import from a Link and Allow the Connection
Sign in and get the official Android client from the dashboard’s downloads section, then install it by following your device’s prompts. In the client, find the add option in the subscription or configuration section. If the dashboard supports direct import, tap the option in your browser and confirm that the official client should open. If it doesn’t open automatically, paste the subscription link manually.
Save the subscription and refresh it. Wait for the server list to appear, then choose a server. The first time you connect, Android may show a system prompt to set up a VPN connection. This is the client requesting network access from the system. Check the app name and allow it, then return to the client to confirm that it’s connected. If the connection drops when you switch to another app, check whether your system restricts background activity. For more help, visit the help center and look up connection issues.
iOS: Get the Client from the Dashboard and Add Your Configuration
First, check in the dashboard that your plan is active and hasn’t expired. Then open the downloads section, select iOS, and get the client from the App Store link provided. If the dashboard asks you to choose a plan, return to your plans and account overview to check the status. Don’t use configuration profiles or download links from unknown sources instead of the dashboard option.
After installing the client, use the relevant import option in the dashboard or paste the subscription link in the client’s subscription management section. Once the subscription loads, select a configuration and server, then connect. If iOS asks permission to add a VPN configuration, check the source, approve it, and complete any device-specific authorization steps. Allowing the system configuration alone doesn’t mean the connection is active; return to the client and check its switch and connection status.
If you’re not familiar with the configuration authorization screens on iPhone, see the iOS VPN setup guide for beginners. The basic process is the same: get the client, import the subscription, allow the configuration, and connect. You don’t need to explore advanced rules during your first session.
Connect to a Server and Verify It Works
Return to the client’s connection section and make sure it’s using the subscription configuration you just imported. Then choose an exit region from the server list. If this is your first time, choose a region supported by the service you want to use; a server name alone doesn’t tell you whether it’s suitable. To check coverage, see the servers page. The available servers are those shown in your account dashboard and the client’s refreshed list.
Connect, approve any system prompts, then open the destination website in your browser. Try loading a regular webpage first, then test the service you want to use. This helps distinguish a general internet connection issue from a problem with a specific service. A connected status in the client is one check, but also make sure the page loads and that the region shown by the service—or by an exit-region checker you trust—matches your expectations.
If regular webpages load but a service says your region or account isn’t supported, don’t assume your subscription has expired. The platform may decide what’s available based on your account region, sign-in status, and its own rules. A successful connection doesn’t guarantee access to every feature. Check the selected exit region and the platform’s rules. For specific scenarios involving AI tools, see the AI guide.
If no webpages load, disconnect first and check whether your device’s regular network connection works. If it does, check that the subscription refreshed successfully, the right configuration is selected, and the client actually connected to a server. Change one setting at a time—for example, try another server and test again. Reinstalling the client, changing modes, and switching networks all at once makes it difficult to identify the cause.
Once the connection works, keep your current configuration and use the client’s subscription update feature to get future changes. 6WVPN supports unlimited simultaneous devices. You can follow these steps on other devices, sign in to the same account, and import the subscription, but you’ll need to approve system access separately on each device. Changing devices doesn’t mean you need to create another account. Don’t share your subscription with anyone you don’t trust.
Your first-time setup is complete. If you still see an error, search the help center for the issue, or open a dashboard support ticket with your platform, the error message, where it occurred, and the checks you’ve already tried. For more detail on server types, comparing plans, and choosing devices, see the buying guide after you’ve got connected.