Create an account and save your login details
Open the “Free Trial” link below to go to the J6VPN account creation page in the user dashboard. Choose a username and password, then follow the on-screen instructions. No email address is required. Your username and password are the credentials you’ll use to access the dashboard. Save them in a password manager, and make sure you’ve saved the account details for this site—not a client configuration name.
Once you’re in the dashboard, take a moment to locate Account Overview, Plans, and Downloads. These sections let you check subscription status, choose a plan, and get a client. Your account, plan, and subscription link serve different purposes: use your account to sign in, your plan determines your data allowance and billing, and the subscription link lets your client retrieve routes. Creating an account alone doesn’t activate a plan; check the dashboard for your current status before connecting.
If you already have an account, use the login link at the top of the page. There’s no need to create another account when switching devices. J6VPN supports unlimited simultaneous devices, so you can sign in to the same account on other supported platforms and get your subscription. If you can’t sign in, check your keyboard input, username capitalization, and password manager autofill. If the issue persists, see the account section in the Help Center. Never paste your password into a public forum.
Choose a plan and check the billing option
Once your account is ready, open Plans in the user dashboard. First consider how you’ll use the service: if you use it regularly and want a set data allowance each month, look at monthly subscriptions. If your usage varies and you’d rather pay for data as you need it, consider a data package. Choosing a billing option before comparing data tiers can make it easier to find a suitable plan. You can also check the prices on the Plans and Pricing page.
Monthly subscriptions include ¥9.9/month for 60GB, ¥18/month for 250GB, and ¥28/month for 500GB. Data resets monthly on your activation date, not at the start of the calendar month. If you upgrade mid-cycle, the price difference is prorated for the remaining days. Review the calculation shown in the dashboard before confirming; an upgrade doesn’t restart the full billing cycle.
Data packages are ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB, and ¥658/3000GB. They never expire and remain available until used. “Never expire” describes how the data package works; it doesn’t mean unlimited data. Streaming video, downloading files, and background app syncing all use data. If you’re unsure how much you need, choose based on your usual activities rather than picking a larger package just because it’s available.
On the order page, check the plan name, price, and data allowance, then pay using the Alipay, WeChat Pay, or USDT option shown. When payment is complete, return to the dashboard and check your order and plan status. Don’t rely solely on the payment app’s confirmation screen to determine whether your plan is active. If the status hasn’t updated yet, check your existing order before submitting another. J6VPN offers a 7-day no-questions-asked refund. See the Terms of Service for details.
Get your subscription and prepare to import routes
Once your plan status is confirmed, open Account Overview and find the subscription section. Check that the plan status and remaining data match your order, then copy the subscription link or use the client import option. If the dashboard offers options for different clients, choose the one that matches the client you plan to use. Don’t copy a link into your browser and open it as if it were a regular webpage.
A subscription link is an address your client uses to retrieve route settings; it isn’t the name of a specific route. After import, the client reads the route information from the link. If routes change later, you’ll usually just need to update the subscription in your client—not create another account. Make sure you copy the entire link without punctuation, line breaks, or extra text added by a messaging app. You can check its beginning and end before pasting it into the client, but don’t send the full link to someone else to check.
Your subscription link may contain access credentials, so keep it as securely as you would a password. When taking a screenshot, cover the entire link—not just a small section in the middle. When reporting an issue, include your operating system, the steps you took, and the error message. If you think the link has been exposed, stop sharing it and check the dashboard for an option to reset your subscription. If you can’t find one, ask how to proceed through a support ticket in the dashboard.
Once you have the link, import it into your client. For details on subscription updates, copy failures, or format issues, read the beginner’s guide to subscription links. This page doesn’t display real subscription links, and you should never paste yours into a public tool.
Download and import on your platform
In the user dashboard’s Downloads section, select the J6VPN client for your operating system. Sign in to download on Windows, macOS, Android, and Linux. The iOS download option requires a valid paid plan. Downloading a client and using routes are separate steps: after installing the app, follow its instructions to import an active subscription. Start all downloads from the dashboard; this page doesn’t provide direct links to installers.
Windows: Add the link in the subscription or configuration section
Choose the J6VPN desktop client for Windows, install it as instructed in the dashboard, and open it. Find the section for managing subscriptions or configurations, then choose the option to import from a link and paste the subscription address you copied. If you’re asked to name the configuration, use a label that’s easy for you to recognize. This is a local label; don’t enter your account password. Save it, update the subscription, and check that the route list shows locations you can select.
If the client offers one-click import, allow your browser to open the app when prompted. If nothing happens, open the client manually and import the copied link instead. After the routes appear, check the connection or system proxy switch on the main screen. A configuration appearing in the list doesn’t mean the client is handling your traffic; you’ll verify the connection in the next step.
macOS: Import the subscription and check network permissions
Choose the J6VPN desktop client for macOS in the dashboard and follow the download instructions to install it. The first time you open it, macOS may ask you to confirm that the app can launch or configure network settings. Confirm the request comes from the client you just installed, then follow the system prompts. If a security warning appears, check the installation instructions in the dashboard. Don’t turn off unrelated system protections just to continue the installation.
Open the client’s configuration manager and choose the option to add a configuration from a URL or subscription link. Paste the link, save, and update. Confirm that the selected configuration is the J6VPN subscription you just imported, then choose a route. If other proxy tools are running on your computer, disconnect them first. Otherwise, they may keep changing the system proxy, leaving the client showing as connected while your browser uses a different configuration.
Android: Allow the system VPN connection request after importing
Download the J6VPN client for Android from the dashboard and install it by following the instructions on your device. In the client, open the subscription or configuration page, choose link import, paste the address, save, and update the routes. If Android asks to access the clipboard, allow it for the paste operation. Then return to the main screen and select the configuration you just added, rather than an older subscription.
When you tap Connect, Android may show a system VPN connection request. Check the name of the app making the request, then allow it and check the client status. If the connection often drops when you switch to another app, check your device’s background activity and battery settings; the relevant options vary by system. Don’t change a lot of background permissions before your first connection. Verify the basic connection first, then adjust settings if needed.
iOS: Open the download option from the dashboard, then add your subscription
Sign in to the user dashboard and make sure you have a valid plan. In Downloads, open the J6VPN client option for iOS and follow the link to the App Store. If the dashboard says an active plan is required, return to Account Overview and check your status. Don’t use an app with the same name from search results or an unfamiliar download link instead. After installing the app, return to the dashboard and use the import option for that client, or copy the subscription link and add it manually.
To add the link manually, find the option to add a subscription or configuration from a link in the client. Paste it, save, and wait for the route list to load. The first time you connect, iOS may ask to add a VPN configuration; follow the confirmation steps to allow it. Then return to the client, choose a route, and connect. If you’ve imported the subscription but no routes appear, check the update result and plan status. Reinstalling the app repeatedly usually won’t fix an issue with the subscription itself.
For Linux, get the appropriate client and current instructions from the dashboard. Whatever platform you use, first check that the configuration is saved, the subscription is updated, and you can select a route. Then verify the connection. If you encounter an installation or import error not covered here, note the full error message and see the Help Center. Don’t keep switching clients without first identifying the cause.
Connect to a route and check your exit IP
Select the imported subscription in your client, choose a destination from the route list, and connect. For your first connection, choose a route that matches your destination; you don’t need to change automatic route selection, routing rules, or other advanced settings at the same time. Once the client shows as connected, open the IP lookup page and check your browser’s current exit details against the results from before you connected. If the lookup temporarily fails, that alone doesn’t mean the route is disconnected.
A changed exit IP is only one part of the check. Next, open the site or app you actually want to use and check that it loads, you can sign in, and its main features work. Browsers and desktop apps may use different proxy settings, so successful browsing doesn’t mean every app is using the same exit. Likewise, a “Connected” status in the client doesn’t replace this real-world check.
If your exit IP hasn’t changed, return to the client and make sure the connection or system proxy is enabled. Then check the current routing mode. Some rules send local sites directly, which is normal and doesn’t mean the entire subscription is invalid. If the app you want to use still won’t connect, close other network tools and reopen the app to test again. Change one setting at a time and note the result to identify whether the issue is with the route, app cache, or proxy settings.
If the route connects but content on a particular platform looks different, the cause may be your account region, payment region, content licensing, or how the platform identifies your exit IP. Being able to open a website doesn’t mean all regional content will be available. For more detail, see the complete guide to unlocking streaming content. For checks covering exit IPs, DNS, and individual apps, read the guide to verifying your VPN connection.
After verifying your connection, keep the configuration that works and update your subscription in the client as needed. When switching devices, repeat the download, import, and verification steps; you don’t need to choose a separate plan for each device. If something goes wrong, note your operating system, client message, route location, and affected app, then report the issue through a dashboard support ticket. Hide your password and subscription link before submitting, so you can share the necessary details without exposing your account credentials.
You’re ready when the dashboard shows an active plan, the client can load routes, and the exit IP check matches how your apps behave. If something goes wrong, identify which step failed, then check the relevant Help Center article.