Windows VPN Setup
Get Windows 10/11 connected in 5 minutes
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Clash Verge
RecommendedThe original Clash for Windows author removed the repo. Clash Verge is the actively maintained community fork.
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AdvancedRequires .NET Framework 4.8 or .NET 6 runtime.
Step-by-step (~5 minutes first time)
- 1
Download Clash Verge .exe and install
Windows Defender may flag it — click 'More info' → 'Run anyway'.
- 2
First launch → allow TUN service install
Clash Verge installs a system service to manage proxy — UAC prompt → Yes.
- 3
Open Clash Verge → 'Profiles'
Tap '+' → 'Manual' to create an empty profile, or use 'New' to open the config editor.
- 4
Add an SS node (manual)
'Proxies' tab → 'Add' → type SS → fill IP / Port / Password / Encryption. Or hit 'Import URL' and paste the SS URL.
- 5
Select the node in 'Proxies'
Tick the node you just added.
- 6
'Settings' → 'System Proxy' → ON
A 'VPN connected' icon appears in the Windows taskbar.
- 7
Mode → Rule (smart routing)
Switch to Global if some sites refuse to proxy.
- 8
Verify in any browser with https://ifconfig.me
IP should switch. Then try google.com.
Windows troubleshooting
Defender flags it
Common false positive. Defender → Virus & threat protection → Exclusions → add the Clash Verge install folder. If concerned, scan the .exe at https://www.virustotal.com first.
Can't access internet after quitting
System proxy is still on. Settings → Network & internet → Proxy → turn off 'Use a proxy server'. Or relaunch Clash Verge and quit normally — it'll clean up.
Edge works but Chrome doesn't
Both should use the system proxy. Chrome → Settings → System → 'Open your computer's proxy settings' — verify the toggle is on. Restart the browser.
v2rayN errors about missing .NET
Install .NET 6.0 Desktop Runtime from microsoft.com/dotnet.
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