Clash Verge Setup Tutorial

Clash Verge is a GUI client for Windows / macOS / Linux. Follow these steps to import a subscription URL, update the profile, choose a node and enable proxy mode.

01

Switch language

After installation, open Settings and switch the interface language if you prefer the Chinese UI shown in the screenshots.

Clash Verge Switch language screenshot 1
Clash Verge Switch language screenshot 2
02

Get subscription

Nodes are the core of proxy access, so Clash Verge needs a subscription or profile before it can route traffic.

The recommended workflow is URL import: copy the subscription URL from your provider. The screenshots use Changlian subscription provider as the example.

Clash Verge Get subscription screenshot 1
03

Import subscription

Open the profile, configuration or subscription entry in Clash Verge. Paste the copied subscription URL into the URL field, then save, download or import the profile according to the client prompt.

If the client also supports local files, use that only when URL import is unavailable or your provider explicitly gives a YAML file.

Clash Verge Import subscription screenshot 1
Clash Verge Import subscription screenshot 2
04

Select a node

Open the proxy or policy group view and choose an available node. Pick a node based on region, latency and the service you need to access.

Clash Verge Select a node screenshot 1
05

Enable proxy

Enable the proxy switch shown in the screenshots. Desktop clients usually use System Proxy, while mobile clients may request VPN permission the first time.

After it is enabled, traffic is forwarded through the Clash Verge profile.

Clash Verge Enable proxy screenshot 1
Clash Verge Enable proxy screenshot 2
06

Proxy mode notes

Clash Verge supports different routing modes for different situations. Keep Rule Mode for everyday use unless you are troubleshooting or need a fixed behavior.

  • Rule Mode is recommended for daily use because it follows the profile rules.
  • Global Mode sends all traffic through the selected proxy and is useful for testing.
  • Direct Mode bypasses the proxy when you need local access or network debugging.
  • Script Mode is for advanced profiles that define custom routing logic.