> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.coneapp.top/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.coneapp.top/getting-started/advanced-setup/ios-iphone-and-ipad-setup-guide/shadowrocket/shadowrocket-setup.md).

# Shadowrocket Setup

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## Step 1 — Install Shadowrocket

If you have not installed Shadowrocket yet, please follow the Shadowrocket Installation Guide first.👇

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[Shadowrocket Install](/getting-started/advanced-setup/ios-iphone-and-ipad-setup-guide/shadowrocket/shadowrocket-install.md)
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Once Shadowrocket has been installed successfully, open the app to continue.

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✅ You should now see the Shadowrocket home screen.
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## Step 2 — Copy Your Cone Subscription Link

[Click here Log in](https://my.coneaccount.com/) to your Cone dashboard and copy your subscription link.

The link usually starts with:

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https://
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Make sure you copy the entire link.
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## Step 3 — Add Your Subscription to Shadowrocket

1. Open Shadowrocket
2. Tap the **+** button in the top-right corner
3. Select **Subscribe**
4. In the URL field, paste your Cone subscription link
5. Tap **Save**

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✅ You should now see one or more servers listed in the app.
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## Step 4 — Connect

1. Tap the switch at the top right of the app to turn it ON

When your iPhone shows:

> “Shadowrocket Would Like to Add VPN Configurations”

Tap: **Allow**

You may also be asked for:

* Face ID
* Touch ID
* Passcode

This is normal.

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Without this permission, the VPN cannot connect.
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The first time connecting may take a few seconds.

✅ When connected:

* The switch will turn ON
* A VPN icon will appear on your iPhone status bar

Your VPN is now working.
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## Step 6 — Test Your Connection

Open:

* YouTube
* Google
* ChatGPT
* Netflix
* Instagram

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💡 **If One-Click setup doesn’t work** → Use **Manual Setup** below.
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<details>

<summary>Common Questions</summary>

### “Connected” But Websites Don’t Open

Usually this means the current server is temporarily unavailable.

Try another server.

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### The VPN Switch Turns Off Automatically

This usually happens because:

* VPN permission was not allowed
* Another VPN app is installed
* iPhone network temporarily failed

Try restarting your iPhone and reconnecting.

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### Shadowrocket Says “Timeout”

Usually caused by:

* Poor internet connection
* Network restrictions
* Current server issue

Try:

* Switching Wi-Fi/mobile data
* Changing servers
* Updating subscription

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<details>

<summary>If It Doesn’t Connect</summary>

Try these steps:

### Fix 1 — Turn VPN Off and On

1. Turn the VPN OFF
2. Wait 5 seconds
3. Turn it ON again

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### Fix 2 — Change Server

1. Open Shadowrocket
2. Select a different server from the list
3. Try connecting again

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### Fix 3 — Update Your Subscription

1. Tap and hold your subscription
2. Tap **Update**

Then try connecting again.

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