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Check compatibility before purchasing

Open the App Store product page on your iPhone, expand the compatibility details and check whether your device meets the requirements. Use the App Store listing for system requirements, not this page, which may not reflect current store information. If the store says your device isn't compatible, check its system version against the listing. Follow the store's prompts separately for payment methods, available storage or network issues.

After verifying the three details, complete the purchase using the App Store price button and system verification steps. Once the purchase succeeds, wait for the app icon to finish loading before opening it. If you've purchased the app before, you may see a redownload icon or an Open button instead of a price. Check your current account's purchase history before deciding what that status means.

App updates are also handled through the App Store. To check what's changed, read the update notes on the product page; don't use version details from other pages to determine whether your device is up to date. Errors during purchase or update are App Store issues: resolve the store status before checking connections within the app.

Home, existing configurations and VPN permission

When you first open the app, check the list in Home. If nothing is imported yet, gather your existing subscription or server details; get subscriptions from your service provider. Importing a subscription and entering details manually in Add Server are different methods. Choose the one that matches your information: don't enter a subscription URL in Host or use a server address as a subscription.

The first time you enable a connection or take another action that requires a system VPN configuration, your device may ask for permission to add one. Check that Shadowrocket initiated the request, read the prompt, then follow the system's verification steps. This permission lets the app create the network configuration; it doesn't confirm that your server details are correct or that the connection works.

After granting permission, return to Home and check the connection toggle, selected entry and Global Routing. Config, Proxy and Direct refer to the configuration, proxy and direct connection modes. With rules enabled, also check the active Config. Connection status and actual access are separate checks. Follow the setup guide to import, select and test your configuration. A VPN indicator in the system status alone doesn't confirm everything is working.

Install using the same purchasing account

Shadowrocket supports iPhone and iPad. After purchasing once with an Apple ID, you can install it from the purchase history on another compatible device. Check the App Store listing for purchase eligibility and system requirements. Before using it on iPad, make sure Media & Purchases is signed in with the original purchasing account to avoid mixing up the storefront status of different accounts.

iPadOS gives you more screen space, so the layout may differ from iPhone screenshots. Look for features by their interface labels, such as Home, Config, Settings and Add Server. A different layout in landscape orientation or a wider list doesn't mean you've installed the wrong app. Verify it by checking the developer, icon and app ID.

An available purchase history doesn't mean your personal configuration is ready. After installation, check the entries in Home, the active Config and Global Routing. If you're using sync or a backup to restore your setup, check the actual contents and whether they're active. VPN permission must be handled separately on each device, following its system prompts.

Mac / Apple TV / Apple Vision

The compatibility section of the same App Store product page also lists Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision. To use Shadowrocket on one of these devices, check the product page and compatibility on that device, rather than assuming availability based on the purchase button on another device. The App Store product page remains the place to get the app.

Check the App Store listing for system requirements and eligibility for universal purchase on these devices. Controls may vary with the device's input method and screen layout. The step-by-step installation and first-connection instructions on this page focus on iPhone and iPad; touch instructions for a phone may not apply to other devices.

Find the app in your purchase history

On a new or reset device, open the App Store, go to your account and find Shadowrocket in your purchase history. On some system versions, this may be under the Apps list; follow the labels on your device. Sign in with the original purchasing Apple ID and redownload the correct app. You usually won't need to pay for it again.

If the store still shows a price, stop and check the account signed in under Media & Purchases, the original purchase history and the current app ID. Having used the app before doesn't necessarily mean the current account owns that purchase. Don't confirm another payment just to test whether you can restore it. Match the account to the purchase history first, then follow the App Store prompts.

Check the product page and your family account's current status to see whether Family Sharing applies. Even if the app purchase can be shared, that doesn't mean personal configurations, subscriptions or server-side access are shared too. Confirm purchase eligibility and connection details separately.

Check your configuration after restoring

Reinstalling restores the app itself, not necessarily all your local settings. Before replacing your device or deleting the app, check that your backup is available, keep the Config and personal connection details you need, and understand what your sync method includes. Don't wait until the old device has been erased to check your backup.

1. Open the app and check that Home contains the expected entries.
2. Restore your subscription or server details using your existing information. Get subscriptions from your service provider.
3. Check the active Config, Global Routing and selected connection entry.
4. On the new device, follow the system prompts to authorize the VPN configuration, then verify that access works.

If the app opens normally but connections fail, troubleshoot your configuration or network instead of purchasing again. Check that all fields are complete, the subscription updated successfully and the selected entry is still valid. To narrow down where the problem occurs, see Troubleshooting and identify whether the issue is with the store, import or connection.

Confirm the price shown in your storefront

The US storefront reference price is $2.99 for a one-time app purchase; there is no monthly app purchase fee. Other storefronts show local currency. Check the App Store listing for the actual price, transaction amount and purchase eligibility. Before confirming payment on the system screen, check the app name, amount and payment account again.

A one-time purchase describes how you pay for the app; it doesn't mean purchase history can be freely transferred between all devices and accounts. Restoring a purchase usually requires the original purchasing account. Check the store and account pages separately for compatibility with other devices, Family Sharing and universal purchase eligibility. Use the actual purchase history to confirm price or transaction status.

Keep the app purchase separate from connection details

One-time app purchase ≠ connection plan. A one-time purchase of Shadowrocket gives you the right to use the app; it doesn't automatically add a subscription or server details. Get existing subscriptions from your service provider. To add a server manually, enter details such as Type, Host and Port from your existing server information.

This is the official Shadowrocket website and manual. It does not provide or sell nodes or subscriptions. This page covers App Store purchases, app verification and restoring purchases. For in-app subscription updates, applying configurations and testing connections, see the setup guide and glossary. Buying the app gives you the client; import your own details and test them to check whether a connection works.

If you've bought the app but haven't configured it yet, installing the app and getting a connection ready are separate steps. Identify what kind of information you have, then choose the right import method. If you're unsure what a field means, check the manual before making changes; this makes it easier to keep track of your original settings.