Clash Official Site walks you through download, install, subscription import, rule routing, and node switching — complete your first setup in 5 minutes with our download page.
Three steps to download and launch your Clash client
Go to our official download page and pick the recommended client for your OS (e.g. Clash Verge Rev for Windows, ClashX Meta or Clash Verge Rev for macOS, ClashMeta for Android). Install per platform instructions.
Obtain a Subscription URL from your proxy provider — typically https://.... It includes node lists, rules, and policy groups — the most common Clash config method.
Import the subscription link in your client, select a node or policy group, and enable system proxy or TUN mode. Platform sections below have detailed steps.
Tip: For first-time use, enable "Rule mode" — trusted sites stay direct, other traffic via proxy, no manual switching needed.
Subscription is Clash's core config method — works with all mainstream clients
Log into your provider dashboard, find "Subscription Link" or "Clash Subscription", and copy the full URL. Prefer links labeled Clash / Mihomo over universal subscriptions.
Entry points vary slightly: common path is Profiles / Config → New → Import from URL, paste the link and confirm. Some clients support QR scan or clipboard auto-detect.
After import, click "Update" to sync latest nodes. If you have multiple subscriptions, switch active config in the list. Enable "Auto-update subscription" to keep nodes current.
Understand routing logic so Clash handles all traffic routing automatically
Routes by preset rules: local IPs/domains direct, other traffic via proxy. Ideal for daily use — no need to decide per site.
All traffic through proxy. Use only when everything must be proxied — may slow local sites.
Proxy off, all traffic direct. For temporarily disabling proxy or troubleshooting.
Configs usually include "Proxy Select", "Auto Select", "Fallback", etc. Choose a policy group on the proxy page, then pick a node, or use "Auto Select" for latency-based best line.
Most clients support one-click URL Test. Click speed test in the node list and pick stable lines by latency (ms) — lower is usually better.
For Clash Verge Rev, FlClash, Clash Plus, and other Windows clients
Get the installer from our download page, double-click .exe and follow the wizard. Windows 11 usually has WebView2 built in; install the runtime if prompted.
Open client → "Profiles" or "Config" → "New" → paste subscription URL → save and update. Activate the config to see the node list.
On the home page, select "Rule mode" and toggle "System Proxy" or "TUN mode". System proxy suits browsers and regular apps; TUN captures more app traffic — choose as needed.
For ClashX Meta, Clash Verge Rev, FlClash, Clash Plus, and others
Download .dmg and drag the app to Applications. If blocked on first launch, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security and click "Open Anyway".
ClashX Meta: menu bar icon → "Config" → "Managed Config" → "Manage" → add subscription URL. Clash Verge Rev: similar to Windows — import from URL on the config page.
Choose "Set as system proxy" or "Enhanced mode (TUN)". Menu bar lets you quickly switch outbound mode and nodes — use "Rule mode" for daily use.
For ClashMeta for Android, FlClash, Clash Plus, and others
Get APK from our download page (ARM64 recommended). If blocked for unknown source, allow in system settings and complete install.
Open app → "Config" → "New config" → "Import from URL" → paste subscription link → save. Tap update icon to sync nodes.
Select config and tap the "Stopped" toggle, grant VPN permission. Choose "Rule mode" and a node — runs stably in background.
For Clash Plus and other App Store clients
Use our download page to open App Store and install Clash Plus (or provider-recommended compatible client). Requires iOS 13.0+.
Open app → tap "+" → "Import from URL" or scan QR → paste subscription link → complete import and update node list.
On dashboard, select policy group and node, tap connect. First connection requires allowing VPN config. Use rule mode — rule-matched traffic stays direct.
Clash Plus official site: clashplus.io — more iOS usage info.
For Clash Verge Rev, FlClash GUI clients, or Mihomo CLI core
Get .deb / .rpm / AppImage from our download page. DEB: sudo dpkg -i *.deb, RPM: sudo rpm -i, AppImage: run directly.
Launch Clash Verge Rev or FlClash, import subscription from URL on config page, select rule mode, enable system proxy or TUN — same as Windows.
Download Mihomo core, extract, prepare config.yaml, run ./mihomo -d . to start. Use systemd for auto-start; Web dashboard default port is usually 9090.
Go to our official download page, pick your OS, and download the free cross-platform Clash client.