Menus and interface labels vary between clients. This guide uses common terms such as “subscription,” “configuration,” and “import from link.” The current client options, download eligibility, and import steps are shown in the user dashboard. If your interface differs, look for the option with the right function rather than an exact label.
Create an account and save your credentials
Start in the VPNWake user dashboard. New users can use the “Start Free” option below to open the account creation page. Enter a username and password as prompted; no email address is required. Check your username for typos, and use a unique password stored in a password manager you trust. This guide makes no promises about trial duration or data allowance; check the dashboard for current details.
After submitting the form, follow the prompts to open the account overview. If you’re still on the login screen, sign in with the username and password you saved. When the overview opens, your account is ready—but being signed in does not mean you already have an active subscription for connecting. Client installation, plan activation, and connecting to a route are separate steps, and each needs to be checked.
If you already have an account, use the login option in the navigation instead of creating another one. Sign in with the same account on each device to keep your orders together. If you’ve forgotten your credentials or see a login prompt, check the account guide in the Help Center. For personal assistance, sign in and describe the issue in a dashboard support ticket. Don’t share your password publicly.
Choose a plan and confirm your order
Next, open the plans section in the dashboard and choose a billing option based on how often you expect to use the service. Monthly plans suit regular use: ¥9.9/month for 60GB, ¥18/month for 250GB, and ¥28/month for 500GB. Data resets monthly on your activation date, not on the first of each calendar month. When estimating your usage, consider video, file transfers, and everyday browsing separately. Choose a tier that fits your current needs rather than judging by price alone.
If your usage varies, compare the data packages: ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB, and ¥658/3000GB. They last until used and never expire. The main difference between a data package and a monthly plan is how you use the data; they don’t follow the same billing period. If you upgrade a monthly plan, the price difference is converted into remaining days. Review the change details shown in the dashboard before proceeding.
Open the order confirmation page for your chosen plan and check the plan name, amount, billing method, and data allowance. Payment options include Alipay, WeChat Pay, and USDT; available methods are shown on the order page. Once payment is complete, return to the dashboard and check the order and plan status. If the payment page says the payment is complete but the dashboard hasn’t updated, refresh and check the original order before trying again.
VPNWake allows unlimited simultaneous devices and offers a 60-day money-back guarantee. This doesn’t mean each device gets a separate data allowance; check the account overview for your remaining data. To compare all tiers, read the plans and data packages guide, then place your order in the user dashboard when you’ve decided.
Get your subscription link from the dashboard
Once your plan is active, open the account overview and find the subscription details or client import section. The subscription link lets your client retrieve route configurations; it is not a regular web address or an installer. If the dashboard offers a direct import option for your client, use that. Otherwise, copy the subscription link and paste it into the client’s subscription URL field later.
Don’t edit or remove any parameters in the copied link, and don’t submit it as a search query. If you transfer it using a shared clipboard or temporary note, make sure the destination is trusted and delete any extra copies after importing. The subscription link may grant access to your account configuration. When troubleshooting, hide sensitive parts of the full address and never post an unredacted screenshot in a public forum.
The example below is a placeholder used only to show what a URL looks like; it does not provide a VPNWake configuration. Always copy the actual link from the dashboard while signed in. Don’t look for a usable link in this guide, search results, or someone else’s screenshot.
https://example.com/sub?token=YOUR_TOKENIf there’s no subscription import option in the account overview, go back and check your plan and order status. If you’ve copied a link but the client can’t recognize its contents, check that the import format is compatible with your client instead of pasting the same address into different fields. For more on formats and subscription updates, see the beginner-to-advanced user guide.
Import the client configuration on your platform
With your subscription ready, open the downloads section in the dashboard and choose the VPNWake client for your device. After signing in, you can get the client for Windows, macOS, Android, or Linux without purchasing a plan; downloading the client and getting an active subscription are separate steps. Access to the iOS client depends on your plan status. Accounts with an active, unexpired plan can access the available option. Downloads and subscription delivery are handled in the dashboard; this page does not provide installer files.
These steps apply to clients that support remote subscription imports. Client names, supported configuration formats, and menu order may change. Check the dashboard instructions for your platform before choosing an import option. If you already use another networking tool, save its configuration first. During testing, avoid running multiple clients that manage network traffic at the same time, so you can tell which configuration is active.
Windows: Import a remote subscription
Choose the VPNWake client for Windows in the dashboard, install it, and open the main window. Find the configuration or subscription management section, then choose the option to add a configuration from a link. Paste the full subscription link, enter a name you’ll recognize, save it, and update the configuration. A successful update should show a route list. Select this configuration to make it active.
If the dashboard offers direct import, clicking it may prompt your browser to open an app. Make sure it’s the client you just installed before continuing. Once it opens, check that the routes have loaded; an app window opening doesn’t mean the import is complete. Then enable the system proxy or connection mode described in the dashboard. You don’t need to change every advanced setting just to get started.
macOS: Check the configuration and system permissions
Get the VPNWake client for macOS from the dashboard, then install and launch it as prompted by the system. In the configuration management section, use the remote link or subscription option to add the address, then save and update it. If you use direct import, make sure the browser opens the right client and select the imported configuration in the app. Once the available routes appear, continue to the connection step.
When you connect, macOS may request network permissions depending on how the client works. Check the app’s source and the permission request, then follow the system prompts to allow it. If you’ve installed other proxy tools, check whether any are still running in the menu bar. Avoid repeatedly switching system proxy settings across multiple tools. Troubleshoot permissions and configuration separately; there’s no need to recreate an account or order if the subscription has loaded correctly.
Android: Load routes from your subscription
Get and install the VPNWake client for Android from the dashboard, then open its configuration or subscription management page. Choose the option to add a remote configuration, paste the full subscription link, and save it. Update the configuration, return to the main screen, and select the one you just imported. Make sure the route names appear, then choose the region you want to use.
The first time you connect, Android may ask you to authorize the VPN connection. Check the app and confirm. If the connection drops when you switch apps or the device goes to sleep, check the app’s background activity and battery settings first, then consult the Help Center. Don’t assume that background restrictions mean your subscription has expired. Reopen the client and check the connection status and configuration update time to narrow down the issue.
iOS: Add a subscription using the dashboard option
Open the iOS client option in the user dashboard and follow the instructions to get the app. Availability depends on your plan status. If the dashboard says you’re not currently eligible, check that your plan is active and hasn’t expired; don’t look for installation files elsewhere. In the client’s subscription or configuration management section, use the link option to add the address copied from the account overview, then update it.
If you import directly from the dashboard, allow the browser to open the client and check that the configuration was saved. When you connect, iOS may ask to add a VPN configuration or confirm the action; follow the system prompts. Return to the client, confirm the selected route, and test by visiting a service you use. The VPN indicator only shows that the connection is enabled; it doesn’t confirm that a particular service is accessible.
Connect to a route and verify it works
Once the configuration has loaded, choose a region that suits what you need to access, then connect. VPNWake covers 110+ countries / 150+ routes; the routes available to you are listed in your account. Choose based on the region required by your target service, not just the region name or distance. If you’re unsure, review the route list to see available regions, then test in the client.
When the connection button shows that you’re connected, open the IP check page to see the exit information for your browser’s current request. You can check before and after connecting to compare the results. Routing rules may send some websites over your local connection and others over an international route, so the exit shown on the check page applies only to that request—not necessarily to every app.
Next, open the website or app you actually want to use and check that pages load, you can sign in, and the service works as expected. If a page opens but the service still reports an error, read the message first. Regional eligibility, account status, or an outage on the service’s end can all affect the result. For video or AI tools, check the service’s regional policies too; a connected route doesn’t guarantee that every feature or item of content will be available. See supported services for more information.
If you still can’t access the service, leave other settings unchanged, confirm that the subscription updated successfully, and then try another route. Change one setting at a time, noting your device’s operating system, client name, selected region, and the error message. To get help, submit those details in a dashboard support ticket, hiding your subscription link and account credentials. For connection, speed, or billing questions, you can also check the Help Center.
Once verified, keep this configuration for everyday use. When the route list changes, update your subscription in the client. Check remaining data, plan status, and renewal options in the dashboard. After your device wakes or changes networks, check the client’s connection status before continuing. For more on routing rules, configuration maintenance, and troubleshooting, read the beginner-to-advanced user guide. You don’t need to configure every advanced feature before your first connection.