Create an account and open the dashboard
Open the RFCVPN account page and create an account with a username and password. No email address is required. You’ll use these credentials to sign in to the dashboard. Check your username before submitting and store your password securely. Never share your account password or confuse it with a client connection password.
Once your account is created, open the dashboard. If you’re still on the sign-in page, log in with the username and password you just saved. Before moving on, make sure you can open the account overview, plans, and downloads sections. Having the marketing site open in your browser doesn’t mean you’re signed in to the dashboard: the site explains the process, while the dashboard handles your account, orders, and subscriptions.
If a message appears after you submit, read it carefully and check the fields you entered. If your username is unavailable, try a different one. If you can’t sign in, check capitalization and your keyboard input settings instead of creating another account. Your payments, plan status, and subscription are all tied to the same account, so stick with that account to avoid confusion when checking orders.
Choose a plan and check the billing terms
Open the plans section in the dashboard and decide whether you need a monthly plan or prefer to use data as you go. Monthly plans are ¥9.9/month for 60GB, ¥18/month for 250GB, and ¥28/month for 500GB. Data resets monthly on your activation date, not at the start of a calendar month. If you upgrade mid-cycle, the price difference is prorated for the remaining days. Review the order details shown in the dashboard before proceeding.
Data packages cost ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB, and ¥658/3000GB. They remain valid until used and never expire. The difference from a monthly plan is how the data is consumed; “never expires” does not mean unlimited data. Not sure which option to choose? Compare the prices and terms on the Plans and Pricing page, then return to the dashboard to select a plan.
On the order confirmation page, check the plan name, amount, and billing terms. Then pay using Alipay, WeChat Pay, or USDT through the option provided. After payment, return to your account and check the order status and whether the plan is active. Verify both the payment result and the plan status in your account. If the status hasn’t updated, refresh the order or reopen the overview. Don’t pay again just because the page hasn’t changed yet.
RFCVPN supports unlimited simultaneous devices and offers a 60-day money-back guarantee. See the Terms of Service for details on how to request a refund. Once your plan is active, continue to the subscription section. If your order looks wrong, submit a ticket through the support portal after signing in. Describe the order status and what you tried, but don’t include your account password.
Find your subscription in the account overview
Return to the account overview in the dashboard and find the subscription section. A subscription URL lets your client retrieve route configurations; it isn’t an installer or a webpage to open in your browser. If the dashboard offers an import option for your client, follow its instructions. To add it manually, copy the full subscription URL and paste it into the client’s remote subscription field.
Use the dashboard’s copy button to avoid missing the beginning or end of the URL. A subscription URL may contain account-identifying parameters: copy the entire link, including everything after the question mark. Don’t post it in a chat group to “test” it. Treat the link as sensitive account information: don’t share it publicly or submit it to an unfamiliar site for conversion.
If no subscription is available in the overview, first make sure you’re signed in to the account used for payment, then check your plan status. Don’t look for a replacement public subscription URL in other articles, and don’t enter the dashboard URL from your browser’s address bar into the client. If you report an issue, describe the message you see and hide any account or subscription details in screenshots.
By the end of this step, you should have found the import option in the dashboard or copied the full subscription URL. Next, choose a client for your device. You don’t need to look for an installer on this page: it doesn’t provide static installers or ready-to-use subscription URLs.
Install the client for your platform and import your subscription
First, open the dashboard download section and choose a client for your device. Downloads for Windows, macOS, Android, and Linux are available after signing in; the iOS download requires an active plan. Downloading a client and using a subscription route are separate steps. After installation, import your own subscription and check your plan status.
Use a subscription-based network client provided in the dashboard for your platform. It needs to support remote subscriptions or configuration imports. Don’t choose software just because its name looks similar, and don’t enter the subscription URL into your device’s built-in manual VPN form. If the dashboard offers multiple import options, match the option to the client you installed and follow the dashboard’s instructions.
Windows: Add a Subscription or Configuration
Download the Windows client from the dashboard, install it, and open the main window. Find an option such as “Subscriptions,” “Configurations,” or “Profiles.” Choose the option to add a remote subscription by URL, paste the full address you copied, then save or update it. If the dashboard supports direct import, clicking the option may prompt your browser to open the client. Check that it’s the correct app before continuing.
After a successful import, the subscription should appear in the configurations section. Select it to view the route list. If the subscription appears but no routes are listed, update it and check for download errors or format warnings. For now, avoid running other proxy software at the same time so you can tell which app is handling network requests. For more desktop setup tips, see Getting Started with Windows.
macOS: Check That the App Is Open and the Configuration Is Active
Get the macOS client from the dashboard, install it as prompted, and open it. Some clients put their main controls in the menu bar, so not seeing a persistent window doesn’t necessarily mean the app isn’t running. Open subscription or configuration management and use the remote URL option to import your subscription. If you import directly from the browser, make sure the prompt is asking to open the app you just installed.
Once the route list appears, check that the new configuration is selected. Some clients can store multiple configurations, and saving one doesn’t necessarily make it active. If macOS asks you to authorize a network feature, confirm the prompt is from the client you’re using and follow its instructions. Don’t disable system security features to troubleshoot a connection. If you’re unsure about an app or permissions prompt, check the dashboard instructions or the Help Center.
Android: Add a Remote Subscription and Allow the Connection
Sign in and download the Android client from the dashboard, then install it. In the client, open the configuration or subscription section, choose to add one, and paste the URL using the remote subscription option. Save it and update the subscription. Once the route list loads, select the configuration. If the import option opens the app but no configuration appears, go back to manual setup and check that the URL is complete.
The first time you connect, Android may ask you to authorize a VPN connection. This system prompt is required for the client to create a local network connection. Check the app name and confirm the request, then check the client’s status. If another network tool is running on your device, turn it off before testing. To keep the connection working when switching apps or turning off the screen, check the client’s background settings in Android. The wording varies by device.
iOS: Get the Client Through the Active-Plan Download Option
First, make sure your account has an active plan. Then open the iOS download option in the dashboard and follow the instructions to get the client. After installing it, return to the dashboard and use the matching subscription import option. To add it manually, find the subscription or remote configuration option in the client, paste the full URL, and update it. Don’t treat the subscription URL as a profile to install directly in iOS Settings.
When the client asks to add a VPN configuration, check the app name and follow the system prompt to authorize it. Return to the client, select the imported subscription and a route, then connect. If no routes appear, check the subscription update result and your plan status instead of adding the same URL repeatedly. Linux users can also get a compatible client from the dashboard download section and add the remote configuration according to its subscription management instructions. There’s no need to copy settings from another platform.
Choose a route and verify the connection
Make sure the selected configuration is the RFCVPN subscription you just imported, then choose a region from the route list. Choose based on the location required by the service you want to use, not just the route name. For example, select an exit in the relevant region to access region-specific content. See the Protocol Reference for details on route types and network topology. You don’t need to change advanced settings to get started.
Connect in the client and enable the system proxy or network routing feature if prompted. Controls vary by client, so follow the dashboard instructions. A “Connected” status means the connection process has started; open a browser and visit the site you want to use to check that it loads, you can sign in, and the features you need work.
Keep the default routing settings while testing. With split tunneling, some websites may continue to use your local network, so seeing your usual connection on an unrelated site doesn’t prove the connection failed. Instead, test the service you want to use through the selected route. If that service has regional or account restrictions, check its account rules separately rather than attributing every access message to the network route.
If the connection doesn’t work as expected, disconnect first and check that your local network is working. Then update your subscription and select a route again. Check that the right configuration is selected, system permissions are granted, and other network tools are turned off. Change one setting at a time and note the result; this makes it easier to find the cause than changing protocols, DNS, and routing mode all at once.
Once you can access the service you need, initial setup is complete. If your plan changes or the route list is updated, refresh the subscription in the client; there’s no need to create another account. If you still need help, search the Help Center for your connection issue. When submitting a support ticket, include your device’s operating system, client name, selected region, any messages shown, and the steps you’ve tried. Hide your subscription URL and account details in screenshots.