VPNWood Quick Start Guide
Set up your account and subscription first, then import the configuration into your client. Once it's imported, select a server, allow the system connection, and verify it by visiting a site or service you use.
Create an Account and Open the Dashboard
Use the link below to open the VPNWood user dashboard, then follow the prompts to enter a username and password. You don't need an email address to create an account, so save your login details in a trusted password manager. Your username identifies your account, and your password lets you sign in to the dashboard. Don't use a client configuration name as your username or a subscription link as your password.
After submitting the form, make sure you land in the account dashboard rather than staying on the sign-in page. If you already have an account, use your existing login details; there's no need to create another account just to use a different device. Plans, subscriptions, and client downloads are all available from the same dashboard. Stick with the same account to keep your orders and data usage easy to track.
Keep the dashboard open in one tab while you follow this guide. On a computer, you can use separate browser tabs; on a mobile device, switch between the browser and the client. Being able to sign in only confirms that you can access the dashboard. You still need to import your subscription into a client before connecting to an international server. Next, choose the data option that suits you.
Choose a Plan and Confirm Your Order
Open the Plans section in the dashboard and choose between a monthly subscription and a data package. Monthly subscriptions suit regular use: ¥9.9/month for 60GB, ¥18/month for 250GB, or ¥28/month for 500GB. Data resets monthly on the activation date. Choose a plan based on your usual usage; you don't need a separate plan for every device. VPNWood supports unlimited simultaneous devices, but keep an eye on your account's data usage.
For occasional use, compare the data packages, which never expire: ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB, or ¥658/3000GB. These work differently from monthly subscriptions, where data resets each month, so check your selection before confirming the order. If you upgrade a monthly subscription partway through, the price difference is converted into remaining days; check the dashboard for the exact calculation. For a detailed comparison, see plan pricing and billing details.
Once you've chosen a plan, open the order confirmation page and check the plan name, price, and data allowance. Complete payment by following the instructions on the payment page. Alipay, WeChat Pay, and USDT are supported. After paying, return to the dashboard to check your order status and account overview. Don't assume the subscription is active just because the payment window closed. If the order status hasn't updated, check the dashboard again to avoid submitting the same order twice.
VPNWood offers a 60-day no-questions-asked refund. See the refund policy for the application rules. This information explains the service guarantee; it doesn't replace checking your order. Once the dashboard shows the subscription you selected, continue to get your subscription link.
Get Your Subscription Link from the Account Overview
Open the account overview and check your current subscription and remaining data. Then look for the subscription link, copy subscription, or client import option. Names may vary in the dashboard. The link gives your client access to the server configurations available to your account. After copying it, you usually don't need to open it in a browser or edit its parameters.
If you're on the same device, copy the link and switch to your client to paste it. If the dashboard offers an import option for your client, you can use that instead. If your browser asks to open an app, check that it names the correct app first. If nothing happens, copy and paste the link manually; there's no need to place another order.
Your subscription link provides access to your account. Don't post it in public forums, code repositories, or shared documents. When asking for help, don't include the full link in screenshots. To move from a computer to a mobile device, sign in to the dashboard on the target device rather than sending the link through a public channel. Clipboard contents can be replaced when you copy something else, so make sure you're pasting the link you just got from the dashboard.
If you can't find an available subscription in the overview, return to the orders section and check the payment and subscription status. Make sure you're signed in to the account you just used. The dashboard URL in your browser isn't a subscription link. If you still can't find the right option, visit the Help Center for account and subscription help, or submit a support ticket through the dashboard with non-sensitive details about what you see.
Import the Client for Your Platform
Open the Downloads section in the user dashboard, choose the VPNWood client for your device's operating system, and read the installation instructions provided there. Clients for Windows, macOS, Android, and Linux are available after signing in. You need to sign in to get a subscription link, and an active subscription to connect. The iOS option shown depends on your subscription status; check the dashboard for availability. This page doesn't provide direct installer links.
The steps below cover the common process for each platform. Use a client provided by the dashboard or explicitly listed as compatible. If you already use another subscription-based client, first check that it supports the configuration format provided by the dashboard. Don't paste an incompatible format into a server address field or manual node form. After importing on one platform, you can go straight to connection verification; there's no need to set up every other platform.
Windows: Add a Subscription in the Desktop Client
Install and open the Windows desktop client provided in the dashboard. Find the “Subscription” or “Configuration” section, then choose an option such as Add, Import, or Import from link. Paste your subscription link into the address field. If you can enter a name, use a short label that makes sense to you. It's just a local note and won't affect your account or plan.
Save the link, then update or refresh the client so it can load the configuration. The import worked if you can see a configuration name and server list. Select that configuration for use. If Windows asks for network access or administrator approval, check which app is running and follow the prompts. Complete the import first; there's no need to change advanced network settings yourself.
macOS: Import a Configuration and Allow Network Components
Get the macOS desktop client from the dashboard, install it as instructed, and open it. In the subscription or configuration list, find the add option and choose import from link. Paste the subscription link you copied from the account overview. Save and update, then check that a usable configuration appears in the list and select it. Installing the client doesn't add your subscription automatically, so check the list the first time you open it.
During connection, macOS may ask you to allow a VPN configuration or related network component. Follow the client's instructions to open System Settings, confirm the app's source and name, and grant permission. Prompts vary by system and client version. Don't turn off other security settings just to dismiss a prompt. If you still can't connect after granting permission, note the prompt text and look it up in the Help Center.
Android: Import Your Subscription and Grant VPN Permission
Use the Android mobile client provided in the dashboard. Install and open it, then go to the configuration or subscription page and choose Add or Import from link. Paste the link and save it. Update the configuration, then select it after the server list appears. If the page shows only an empty configuration, don't keep tapping Connect; first check that the link is complete and the configuration update succeeded.
The first time you connect, Android will ask you to approve a VPN connection request. Make sure it's from the client you just opened, then allow it. If the connection tends to drop when the app is in the background, check your device's battery and background activity restrictions for the app and adjust them as needed. Settings vary by device, so only change what's relevant to your client. The VPN status indicator means a connection has been established; still verify access using the steps below.
iOS: Use the Option Shown in the Dashboard
In a browser on your iPhone or iPad, sign in to the dashboard and confirm your subscription is active. Then check the Downloads section for the iOS client option. Get the client through the App Store link and instructions provided in the dashboard; don't look for an installer on this page. If the option isn't available yet, check your subscription status. The dashboard shows the current availability requirements and instructions.
Open the client and find the Add option in the subscription or configuration section. Choose import from link and paste your subscription URL. Save and update, then select the configuration. The first time you connect, iOS will ask to add a VPN configuration. Check the app name, approve the prompt, then return to the client and connect. If another VPN connection is already active, avoid switching between multiple configurations at once so you can tell which one is handling your traffic.
Connect to a Server and Verify the Connection
Return to the client and make sure the configuration you imported is selected. Then choose a server from the actual list that suits the region of the service you want to use. The available locations are shown in the dashboard and client; don't rely on city names in decorative images. For your first connection, keep the client's default rules. If you need to change modes, read the dashboard instructions first, and avoid changing multiple settings before verifying the connection.
After connecting, check that the client shows Connected and that you've granted any permissions required by your system. Open a browser and refresh a regular webpage you could access before to make sure your basic internet connection still works. Then try the international website or app you actually need. If the app was already running in the background, close and reopen it so an old connection doesn't affect the result.
Check success at each stage: if the configuration updates, the client can read your subscription; if the client shows Connected, the connection process has started or completed; and if the service you need loads and works, it meets your actual use case. A connected status alone can't guarantee that every website will accept your current region and account. AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude also make decisions based on region, account eligibility, and access environment. A connection service doesn't replace their usage permissions.
If something goes wrong, first check that your regular internet connection works. Then check your subscription status, remaining data, selected configuration, and system permissions. If the configuration is empty, repeat the subscription update. If the configuration is present but won't connect, check the error message and try another available server in the client. Change one setting at a time and retry the same page to make it easier to pinpoint the problem.
Once connected, keep the client and dashboard handy. To use another device, sign in with the same account, get your subscription, and repeat the import steps for that platform. You don't need to copy every advanced setting from your old device. If you still need help, visit the Help Center for troubleshooting by symptom. For AI region checks, streaming output, or developer tool connections, see the AI Access Guide. This guide covers the basic connection setup.