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Subscription Setup Guide
Published:2025-08-13
Difficulty:Easy
Last updated:2025-09-25
This guide will teach you how to import, manage, and update subscription links in Clash Party, ensuring you always have the latest server configurations.
📋 What is a Subscription?
A subscription is a URL that provides automatically updated server configurations. Instead of manually adding servers one by one, you can import a subscription link that contains multiple servers and automatically updates them.
🔗 Step 1: Obtain Subscription Link
- From your VPN provider: Most providers offer subscription links in their user dashboard
- Supported formats: Clash, V2Ray, Shadowsocks, and other common formats
- Copy the link: Make sure to copy the complete URL
⚠️ Warning
Security Note: Never share your subscription link with others, as it contains your personal access credentials.📥 Step 2: Import Subscription
Method 1: Import from URL
- Open Clash Party
- Go to “Profiles” tab
- Click “New Profile”
- Select “Import from URL”
- Paste your subscription URL
- Enter a profile name (e.g., “My VPN Service”)
- Click “Save”
Method 2: Import from File
- If you have a configuration file (.yaml/.yml)
- Click “New Profile”
- Select “Import from File”
- Choose your configuration file
- Name your profile and save
🔄 Step 3: Update Subscription
Automatic Updates
- In “Profiles” tab, select your profile
- Click “Settings” (gear icon)
- Enable “Auto Update”
- Set update interval (recommended: 24 hours)
Manual Updates
- Select your profile
- Click “Update” button
- Wait for the update to complete
- Check the status indicator
⚙️ Step 4: Configure Profile Settings
Basic Settings
- Profile Name: Give it a descriptive name
- Update URL: Your subscription link
- Update Interval: How often to check for updates
- User Agent: Usually leave as default
Advanced Settings
- Proxy Groups: Customize server grouping
- Rules: Add custom routing rules
- DNS Settings: Configure DNS servers
🚀 Step 5: Activate Profile
- In the “Profiles” tab
- Select your imported profile
- Click “Start” or “Switch”
- The profile will become active
- Check connection status
🔧 Troubleshooting
Issue 1: Import Failed
Possible causes:
- Invalid subscription URL
- Network connection issues
- Server temporarily unavailable
Solutions:
- Verify the URL is correct
- Check your internet connection
- Try again later
- Contact your provider
Issue 2: No Servers Available
Possible causes:
- Subscription expired
- All servers are offline
- Configuration format issues
Solutions:
- Check subscription validity
- Update the profile
- Contact your service provider
Issue 3: Slow Updates
Possible causes:
- Large configuration file
- Slow network connection
- Server response delays
Solutions:
- Be patient during updates
- Check network speed
- Try updating during off-peak hours
📊 Managing Multiple Subscriptions
Best Practices
- Organize by provider: Create separate profiles for different services
- Use descriptive names: “Work VPN”, “Personal VPN”, etc.
- Regular updates: Keep subscriptions current
- Backup configurations: Export important profiles
Switching Between Profiles
- Go to “Profiles” tab
- Click on desired profile
- Click “Switch” to activate
- Previous profile will be deactivated
🔒 Security Tips
- Keep URLs private: Never share subscription links
- Use HTTPS: Ensure subscription URLs use HTTPS
- Regular updates: Keep configurations current
- Verify sources: Only use trusted providers
- Monitor usage: Check for unusual activity
📚 Next Steps
After setting up subscriptions:
- Learn about Routing Rules
- Explore server selection strategies
- Configure automatic failover
- Set up traffic monitoring
For additional help, visit our FAQ or contact support.