Create an Account and Save Your Login Details
Select “Start Free” on this page to open the user panel, then go to the account creation screen. VPNBaby doesn't require an email address; create an account with a username and password. Choose a username you can remember and a unique password for this service. Don't use your subscription link as a password or enter your username and password in the client's subscription URL field.
After submitting the form, follow the panel instructions to access your account. If you already have an account, use the sign-in option; there's no need to create another account just to connect from a different device. VPNBaby supports unlimited simultaneous devices. You can use the same account to get your subscription and configure a client on each device.
Once you're in the panel, confirm that the username shown is correct before choosing a plan. Consider saving your login details in your device's password manager so you don't lose access after signing out. If the form says your username is unavailable or your password doesn't meet the requirements, update the relevant field as instructed. Don't repeatedly submit the same incorrect details.
At this point, your account is ready, but you don't yet have an active subscription. Next, choose a billing option in the plans section and complete your order. Then check your plan status in the account overview.
Choose a Plan and Check Your Order Status
Open the plans section in the user panel and decide whether you need a monthly subscription or a data package billed by usage. Monthly subscriptions are ¥9.9/month for 60GB, ¥18/month for 250GB, and ¥28/month for 500GB. Monthly data resets on the activation date each month. Choose based on how you use video, downloads, and everyday apps—not just the number of devices.
Data packages are ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB, and ¥658/3000GB. They last until used and never expire. Unlike a monthly subscription, a data package doesn't automatically refill each month. If you're unsure which option fits, see the full comparison on the pricing page, then return to the panel to choose.
After choosing a plan, check the plan name, amount, and billing method shown in the order, then follow the panel instructions to pay. This service supports Alipay, WeChat Pay, and USDT. Use the payment options displayed on the order page. Once the payment screen shows completion, return to the panel and check the order status; don't assume your plan is active just because the payment window closed.
If your plan status hasn't changed after payment, check whether the original order is still processing and keep its details to avoid paying twice. Continue to get your subscription once the plan is active. When you upgrade mid-cycle, the price difference is converted into remaining days. For billing or refund questions, see the FAQ. This service offers a 14-day no-questions-asked refund; see the Terms of Service for details.
Get Your Subscription Link from the Panel
Once your plan is active, open the account overview and find the subscription or import section. The subscription link lets a client retrieve route and rule settings; it's not a URL to open in your browser to visit a website. Usually, you copy the link and paste it into the client's subscription manager. If the panel offers direct import, you can also follow its instructions to open the installed client.
Before using direct import, make sure the client you plan to use is installed on your device. If the system asks whether to open an app, check its name before allowing the handoff. If no app opens, the subscription may still be valid—the client might not be installed, or the browser may not be linked to that import method. You can install the client using the platform instructions below, then import by copying the link.
To import manually, use the copy option in the panel to get the complete link. Don't copy the page title, instructions, or text from a screenshot along with it, and don't add quotation marks around the link. When the import screen asks for a subscription URL, paste the link itself. If the client has a separate configuration name field, enter a local name that's easy to recognize.
Your subscription link may contain credentials that identify your account, so protect it like your login details. Don't post it in public forums or include the full link in a screenshot when asking for help. If you need to submit a support ticket, start with the error message and what you were doing. Follow the panel instructions if more information is needed. Once you have the link, continue to the section for your platform.
Import a Client on Your Device
Download the client and get your subscription from the user panel; this page doesn't provide installers. After signing in, you can get the VPNBaby client for Windows, macOS, Android, and Linux without purchasing a plan. You'll need an active subscription to finish the connection setup. The iOS download option is shown according to your plan status in the panel, so check your account first.
The steps below are organized by platform. Use a client provided in the panel that supports subscription import. If you need to copy a link, you can switch back to your browser without closing the panel. After import, the client should show a configuration name and route list—not just a saved URL.
Windows: Add a Subscription and Enable the Configuration
Sign in to the user panel, open the client downloads section, and choose the VPNBaby client for Windows. Install it as instructed in the panel, then launch the app and look for “Subscription,” “Configuration,” or a similar management option in the main screen or sidebar. Choose the option to add a configuration from a link, paste the subscription link copied from the account overview, save it, and update.
After the update succeeds, open the configuration you just added and confirm that selectable routes appear. Then set it as the active configuration. If the app asks for system permissions, first make sure the request comes from the client you just installed, then follow the prompt. The connection toggle and system proxy settings may be in different places. After importing, continue with the connection checks below; saving the configuration alone isn't enough.
macOS: Allow the App and Network Configuration
Get the VPNBaby client for macOS from the panel's client downloads section, follow the installation instructions, and open it. If the system asks you to confirm the app launch or add a network configuration, check the app's source and name first. If macOS blocks it, follow the installation instructions in the panel. Don't change unrelated security settings just to continue.
In the client, find the configuration or subscription manager and use the link import option to add your subscription. Save and update it. Some clients put the connection controls in the menu bar; closing the main window doesn't necessarily disconnect you. After importing, return to route selection, confirm the active configuration and selected route, then enable the connection as prompted.
Android: Allow the VPN Connection Request After Import
Sign in to the panel in your Android browser and open the downloads section to get the VPNBaby client. After installing and opening it, go to the subscription or configuration page and choose the option to add a link. Paste the subscription URL copied from the account overview. If you import directly from the panel, check that the new configuration appears in the app and update it manually to confirm the routes load.
When you enable the configuration and tap Connect, Android may ask to allow a VPN connection. Confirm the request comes from the client you're using before continuing. Keep the app in the foreground while you check the connection. If it disconnects only when you switch to another app, check the system's background activity and battery settings. Avoid changing many settings at once. For detailed troubleshooting, see the troubleshooting guide.
iOS: Check the Download Option, Then Allow Configuration
Sign in to the panel on your iPhone or iPad. First, make sure your account has an active, unexpired plan, then check the iOS client option. The iOS download option depends on your plan status in the panel. If you see a plan notice, return to the account overview and check your status. Don't use installers for other platforms on iOS.
Get the client using the option provided in the panel, then return to the account overview and use the import option, or add the link manually in the client's subscription or configuration section. Save and update it, then choose the configuration and route you want to use. The first time you connect, the system may ask to add a VPN configuration. Follow the prompt, then check the connection status in the client.
The system VPN configuration and the subscription in your client are separate settings. Allowing a system configuration only gives the app the required connection permission; it doesn't mean the subscription has been updated. For more detailed, step-by-step instructions, see iPhone VPN Setup: Import a Subscription and Check That It Works.
Connect to a Route and Check the Result
Return to the client's main screen, make sure the subscription you imported is enabled, choose a route, and connect. If you're new to the client, start with rule mode: it uses the rules in the current configuration to decide how traffic is routed. If the rules don't cover the app you want to use, check the configuration and rule matches. Rule mode doesn't send every app through the same route automatically.
Once the client shows a connection, open the website or app you need and try a typical task. If only the homepage loads, also check sign-in, content loading, and other features you need. A successful connection status only confirms that the connection process completed; it doesn't guarantee that every service will work.
Next, open a website you normally use in mainland China and confirm it still loads normally. If the client shows connection details or rule matches, check where the relevant requests are routed while using the service you want to access. If you want mainland China websites to connect directly, check that the configuration has a matching direct-connection rule. Don't judge the route only by how quickly or slowly a page loads.
To switch routes, keep the current configuration and change only the selected route, then reopen the app you want to use and check it again. Some apps keep existing connections, so close the relevant pages or quit and reopen the app after switching. A service's account region, content licensing, and payment requirements aren't determined by your route. A working network connection doesn't guarantee that every feature will be available.
If a subscription update fails, first check the plan status and subscription source in the panel. If routes appear but won't connect, check whether the system allows the current client to connect. If websites work but a specific app doesn't, check that app's rules first. Troubleshooting by symptom helps preserve useful clues and is more effective than repeatedly deleting configurations or reinstalling the client.
If you still can't identify the issue, use the troubleshooting guide to check by symptom, or submit a support ticket in the panel with your platform, client name, the action that caused the problem, and any error message. Hide sensitive account details and the full subscription link in screenshots. Short explanations of accounts, billing, and routing are collected in the FAQ; you don't need to read every technical article before getting started.
Once the app works and the route matches your expectations, keep using the current configuration. To add another device later, repeat the process: get the client, import your subscription, and check the connection. If your plan or data changes, check the panel status first, then use the client's update option to sync the configuration.