Shadowrocket Connect your way

Find On Demand in Settings to configure automatic connections based on network conditions. It determines when a connection is established; it does not replace domain-based routing rules in Config. First, verify the server with the manual switch, then add conditions one at a time. If behavior changes unexpectedly after switching Wi-Fi networks, return here and check the SSID and network conditions instead of rewriting all your rules. After making changes, test on the target network and another network. An automatic connection does not guarantee that requests are routed through the proxy.

In Home, tap Add Server, choose a Type, and fill in the corresponding fields. Parameters for Shadowsocks, VMess, VLESS, Trojan, Hysteria2, and WireGuard are not interchangeable based on the address alone. The port, authentication method, and transport settings must also match your existing server details. After scanning a QR code or importing a profile, check the entry’s Type and Host. The name is only a list label and does not identify the protocol. Get the required parameters from your service provider; don’t substitute values from another entry when fields are missing.

To add an existing subscription in Home, choose Subscribe and enter the link. Get subscriptions from your service provider. After importing, check the groups and server entries, then select the one you want to use. Updating a subscription refreshes its source list; it does not replace all the rules in the active Config. If you use multiple subscriptions, give each group a clear name and confirm its source before deleting it. Links may contain access credentials, so hide the full link in screenshots and troubleshooting records.

In Config, first confirm which file is active, then edit sections such as General and Rule. The server list determines where to connect; the configuration file determines how requests are handled. They are separate. Save a copy of the existing file before changing DNS or rules. Change one thing at a time and retest the same request. If Global Routing is set to Proxy or Direct, some rules may not apply as expected. Check both the mode and the file rather than only confirming that a rule appears in the editor.

[General]
loglevel = notify

[Rule]
FINAL,PROXY

After connecting, run Connectivity Test in Home, then cross-check the result with an actual request from a website or app. Data traffic records show requests handled by the client; they should not be treated as a service-provider bill or remaining allowance. Diagnostics and related Log information in Settings can help distinguish DNS resolution failures, connection failures, and rule-matching issues. Results depend on the destination and network conditions. A single successful test or a low test value is no substitute for checking real-world use over time.

To transfer settings between your own devices, first check the system iCloud status, then review the app’s sync options and confirm the results. App purchases and configuration data are managed separately. Reinstalling the client from the App Store does not automatically restore server details to Home. Keep the local configuration before syncing for the first time, and confirm the expected content appears on the destination device before making further changes. If the content doesn’t match, stop editing, check the account and sync status, and avoid overwriting the configuration currently in use.