Confirm the workflow before you begin
SQLVPN’s marketing pages explain the service scope, plans, and usage. The actual account, order, subscription, and client entry points are in the user panel at the site root. You will switch between the marketing pages and the user panel in the steps below. Seeing a login screen is normal; you do not need to enter account details on this tutorial page.
Read through the “Get your subscription” section before opening the client. This makes it clear where to retrieve the subscription and where to paste it, and helps prevent mistaking a regular webpage address for a subscription link. This guide does not provide static installers or public subscription links; clients and account-specific subscriptions are obtained from the user panel.
Create an account and open the user panel
Start by opening SQLVPN’s account creation page. Creating an account requires only a username and password—no email address. The username identifies your account and is used to sign in; the password protects your orders and subscription access. Submit the form to enter the user panel. If the browser remains on the login screen, sign in with the username and password you just set.
After entering the panel, confirm that you can see areas such as the account overview, plans, and client downloads. It is normal not to have a plan yet; the subscription section may show that service has not been activated or ask you to choose a plan first. Do not look for a public subscription link elsewhere. The link is generated for your account after the order takes effect and is available only in the user panel.
If you plan to use multiple devices, create the account on your main device first, then sign in to the same account on your other devices. This service supports unlimited devices, but the subscription link should remain only on the account holder’s own devices. After using a public computer or temporary browser, sign out of the user panel so the account overview is no longer accessible.
Choose a plan and complete your order
Once your account is ready, open the Plans section in the user panel. Monthly subscriptions include ¥9.9/month with 60GB, ¥18/month with 250GB, and ¥28/month with 500GB. Monthly data resets on the monthly renewal date. Estimate your primary usage first: start with a lower allowance for browsing, documents, and everyday tools; if you often stream or transfer large files, leave room for your actual usage.
If you do not want a monthly reset, you can choose a data package on the Plans page that remains available until used and never expires. Packages are ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB, and ¥658/3000GB. Monthly subscriptions and data packages are measured differently, so check the plan name, allowance, and billing method before confirming—not just the total price. When you upgrade a monthly subscription mid-cycle, the price difference is converted into remaining days.
After choosing a plan, review the order. Payment methods include Alipay, WeChat Pay, and USDT. Complete the payment as shown in the panel, then return to the order or account overview and wait for the status to update. Once the order takes effect, the plan name, remaining data, and subscription entry will appear in the panel. SQLVPN offers a 60-day no-questions-asked refund policy. For order or refund issues, submit a ticket through the user panel so it can be linked to the current account and order records.
Get your subscription link from the account overview
After the order takes effect, return to the account overview and find the subscription information section. The panel usually offers options to copy the subscription link, import it into a client, or view usage instructions. Open the panel on the device where you plan to import it and copy the link there to reduce the chance of an incomplete transfer between devices. After copying, leave the link in the system clipboard and paste it directly into the client in the next step.
A subscription link is not a regular route name or a marketing page URL. It usually contains parameters that identify your account subscription. The example below is for illustration:
https://example.com/sub?token=YOUR_TOKENThe address above only explains the link structure and cannot connect to SQLVPN. For actual use, copy the content provided for your account in the user panel. Do not edit the parameters manually, remove the final characters, or copy line breaks along with the link. If the client reports a format error, return to the panel, click Copy again, and paste it once more; this is usually more reliable than checking every character.
A subscription is an account access credential and should not be posted on public webpages, forum screenshots, or shared documents. If you suspect that someone else has seen the link, check the available subscription management options in the user panel or request assistance through a ticket. Once you have retrieved the subscription, you can open the client for your platform directly.
Import the client by platform
SQLVPN provides client entry points in the Downloads section of the user panel. After signing in, select your operating system to see the available download method and import instructions. Do not look for installation files in this guide; the panel confirms the client, supported system, and subscription status. After installation, open the client without connecting yet, then follow the platform instructions below to import your subscription.
Windows: paste the link in Subscription Management
Download the SQLVPN client for Windows from the Downloads section of the user panel and install it. On first launch, open Subscription Management or Configuration Management and choose Add Subscription from Link. Paste the account-specific link you copied earlier into the address field, enter SQLVPN as the name if desired, then save and update.
After the update completes, the main interface should show a list of available routes. If the list is empty, confirm that the subscription entry is enabled and click Update manually. Some Windows environments display a system network permission prompt on the first connection; follow the system instructions to allow the client to establish a connection. After importing, avoid switching modes repeatedly and keep the client’s recommended default rule settings for the connection step.
macOS: add the subscription and allow network configuration
Select the macOS client entry in the user panel and follow the panel’s instructions to obtain and install it. In the client, open the subscription or configuration menu, choose Add Remote Subscription, paste the link copied from the panel, and save it. Then refresh and wait for region and route names to appear in the client list.
When connecting for the first time, macOS may ask you to approve a network extension or system network configuration. This confirmation comes from the operating system and allows the client to manage the required connection. Follow the on-screen instructions, then return to the client. If the route has been imported but the Connect button does nothing, quit and reopen the client, confirm that the subscription is still present, and continue to the connection check. For deeper system permission troubleshooting, visit the Help Center.
Android: add a remote subscription from the configuration menu
Open the Android client entry from the user panel, then install and open the SQLVPN client. Go to Configuration, Subscription, or Remote Configuration and choose Add by Link. Long-press the input field to paste the subscription address, save it, and tap Update. Mobile operating systems may restrict background activity, so keep the client in the foreground during the first import and wait for the route list to finish loading before switching apps.
After you tap Connect, Android displays a system connection confirmation dialog. Confirm it; a system network connection indicator will usually appear in the status bar. If the connection stops soon after switching to another app, check the background activity and battery-saving settings applied to the client. Settings vary widely by device manufacturer, so this page does not list every option. The Help Center offers general checks, while detailed route and protocol choices are covered in the technical reference.
iOS: get the compatible client from the panel
Sign in to the user panel and open the iOS client section. Follow the entry provided by the panel to obtain the compatible client. After installation, paste your account-specific link into the client’s Subscription, Configuration, or Import from Link option. Save and update, confirm that the route names display normally, then return to the client’s main screen.
When connecting for the first time, iOS asks you to allow a system network configuration to be added. Confirm it as prompted so the client can establish a connection. If nothing happens after pasting the subscription, check for extra spaces before or after the link and copy it again from the user panel. Do not paste the subscription address into a browser address bar to test it; it is a configuration entry for clients, not a regular webpage intended for browser display.
Choose a route and verify the connection
After the subscription updates successfully, choose a route near the target region for the service you want to access. For everyday browsing and AI tools, start with the client’s recommended route or a nearby region; for streaming, prioritize the region associated with the target library. The client displays the route name, region, and route type, so you do not need to judge performance by the name alone.
After choosing a route, click Connect and wait for the client status to change to Connected. Then open a browser and visit the website you actually need, checking whether pages load, sign in, and refresh reliably. Test it in a real-use scenario: check consecutive page loads for browsing, the library and playback status for streaming, and whether the session page loads for AI tools. Opening the client without visiting the target service does not fully confirm that the route fits your use case.
If the page still shows the pre-connection state, close it completely and reopen it, or briefly switch networks before checking again. Existing browser connections, cached data, or region records may delay visible changes. Keep the client connected and avoid changing the subscription, rules, and system settings at the same time; otherwise, it will be difficult to tell which step made a difference.
Once the connection works normally, you can keep using the current route. If a route performs poorly at a particular time, disconnect first, then choose another route in the same region and reconnect. Avoid switching rapidly while connected, because the old connection may not have been released and the new status may be incomplete. For the principles behind route selection, see Protocol and Route Technical Reference.
AFTER SETUP
Everyday use after importing
You only need to import the subscription once; the client will retain the subscription entry. When you need updated routes, find the current subscription in the client and run an update—there is no need to create another account or order. If you change devices, sign in to the same user panel on the new device, copy the subscription again, and import it using the steps for that platform.
Monthly subscription data resets each month on the activation date, while data packages remain available until used and never expire. Refer to the user panel for remaining data, plan status, and order records. For account, billing, client access, or connection issues, first check the relevant category in the Help Center. To understand protocol trade-offs, the difference between direct and relayed routes, packet loss, and peak-hour congestion, read the Technical Reference.
If the issue is directly related to your account or order, sign in to the user panel and submit a ticket. Include your platform, whether the subscription updates, whether the route list appears, and what you see after connecting. Clearly distinguish between “cannot sign in to the panel,” “cannot import the subscription,” “cannot connect to a route,” and “cannot access the target service” to help identify the affected step faster.