Create an account and save your credentials
Open the account creation page in the VPNK9 user dashboard and follow the prompts to set a username and password. No email address is required. Choose a username you’ll recognize, and use a password manager to generate and save a unique password. Before submitting, check your entries for input-method issues, incorrect capitalization, and extra spaces.
When you’re done, follow the prompts to open your account overview. If you’re taken back to the login page, sign in with the username and password you just saved. Reaching the overview confirms that your account is ready. Check which account you’re signed into before choosing a plan. Don’t create another account just because no servers are available yet—account and plan status are checked separately.
Since you don’t need an email address to create an account, save your username and password somewhere secure before leaving the page. Don’t rely on browser autofill as your only backup. You can use the same account on other devices; there’s no need to create a separate one for each device. If you can’t sign in, check your credentials first. If you still need help, see support information. Never post your password in a public forum.
Choose a plan and confirm payment
Once your account is ready, open the plans section in the dashboard. First, choose between a monthly subscription and a data package, then compare the data allowances. Monthly subscriptions are suited to regular use: ¥9.9/month for 60GB, ¥18/month for 250GB, or ¥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 settlement details shown in the dashboard before confirming the change.
If your usage is occasional, compare the data packages: ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB, or ¥658/3000GB. Data packages never expire and remain available until used. Consider how you browse, transfer files, and stream video when choosing an allowance. Don’t choose based on device count alone: this service allows unlimited simultaneous devices. Monthly subscriptions and data packages work differently, so check which type you’ve selected before paying.
On the order confirmation page, check the plan, price, and payment method. Follow the prompts to pay with Alipay, WeChat Pay, or USDT. After payment, return to the dashboard to check the order result and plan status. Don’t assume the plan is active just because the payment page has closed. If the payment hasn’t synced yet, check your existing order before trying again to avoid paying twice. For help, submit your order details through a dashboard ticket, hiding any unrelated payment information.
VPNK9 offers a 7-day money-back guarantee. See the Terms of Service for details on how to request a refund. Once you’ve confirmed that your account has an active plan, continue to subscription setup and import. Still comparing options? Review plan prices and terms—there’s no need to look for a payment option in the client.
Get your subscription from the user dashboard
Open the account overview and check that your plan is active and data is available. Then find the subscription details or import option. Your subscription link lets the client load the server configuration for your account; it isn’t a regular webpage or an app installer. If you already have a client, copy the subscription link now. If not, leave the dashboard open and get the client for your platform in the next step.
Use the copy button to copy the full link, then paste it into the subscription URL field in your client. Avoid forwarding it through chat apps before copying; the link could be cut off, broken across lines, or copied with extra text. If the dashboard offers a quick import option for your client, follow the prompts to open the installed app. If your browser can’t open it, copy and paste the link manually instead.
Your subscription link contains account access credentials, so protect it like a password. If you share a screenshot for support, hide the entire link and any identifying details. Don’t post it publicly or paste it into an untrusted online conversion tool. This guide doesn’t provide usable subscription links; get yours from the user dashboard after signing in. If you think your link has been exposed, use the management options in the dashboard or contact support, then update the configuration in your client.
Copying the subscription link doesn’t mean the client is connected. You still need to import the link, refresh the configuration, and choose a server. If no subscription is available in your overview, check your plan and order status first. Don’t use the marketing website’s homepage as a substitute for your subscription link.
Open the account overviewGet a client and import your subscription
In the user dashboard’s downloads section, choose the VPNK9 client for your operating system and follow the installation instructions provided there. Sign in to download on Windows, macOS, Android, and Linux; an active plan is required to get the iOS link. Downloading a client and getting a usable subscription are separate steps. After installing, confirm that your plan and subscription configuration are available. This page doesn’t provide standalone installers or third-party download links.
These instructions apply to clients that support subscription management and proxy connections. If your client offers account sign-in or a dedicated import flow, follow the matching instructions in the dashboard. Paste your copied subscription only when you see a subscription URL field. Don’t enter it in a username, server address, or password field.
Windows: Import your configuration
Install and open the Windows desktop client provided in the dashboard. Find “Subscription,” “Configuration,” or a similar settings section, then choose the option to add or import from a link. Paste the full subscription URL, enter a name you’ll recognize if prompted, and save. Refresh the subscription. You should see the configuration load or a list of available servers. If the list is still empty, check your network and the subscription URL, then try refreshing again before reinstalling.
Set the configuration you just imported as the active one, then check the client’s connection or proxy settings. Keeping the client running isn’t the same as enabling the system proxy. To route traffic from browsers and other apps through the connection, enable the appropriate mode as prompted by the client. If your system asks for network access, confirm the request is from the client you just installed before allowing it.
macOS: Check your configuration and system permissions
Open the macOS client provided in the dashboard. Add your subscription link in configuration management, save it, and refresh or update the subscription. Once the server list appears, make sure the selected configuration is the one you just imported, not an empty or outdated one. Menu bar apps may put the connection controls in the top menu and can keep running after the main window closes. Check the status shown in the client.
The first time you enable a connection mode, macOS may ask you to allow network configuration or install a helper component. Follow the dashboard instructions to handle the system prompts, then return to the client and connect. If your browser works but other apps don’t, check whether those apps use the system proxy. Avoid running multiple proxy clients and switching between them at the same time.
Android: Import your subscription and allow the VPN connection
Get the Android client from the downloads section and install it using the dashboard instructions. Open the app and go to subscriptions or configurations. Choose the option to import from a link, paste your subscription, and refresh it. If you use quick import from the dashboard, Android may ask which app to open it with. Choose the client you just installed that matches the dashboard instructions, then check that the configuration was saved.
When you choose a server and connect, Android will ask for permission to set up a VPN connection. Check the app name and allow the request, then return to the client to check the connection status. If the connection often drops when you switch apps or lock the screen, check your system’s background activity restrictions for the client. Settings vary by device, so follow your system’s guidance rather than changing every battery and background setting at once.
iOS: Get the client and add your configuration
First, make sure your account has an active plan. Then check the iOS client instructions in the user dashboard’s downloads section. If the App Store says the app is unavailable, check your current store region and the dashboard instructions. Don’t install configuration profiles from unknown sources. Once you have the client, use the matching import option in the dashboard or paste your subscription link into the client’s configuration section and refresh it.
The first time you connect, iOS will ask to add a VPN configuration. Follow the system prompts to allow it, then return to the app, choose a server, and connect. Adding the configuration only means iOS has allowed it; it doesn’t confirm that every app is using the connection. Verify it using your exit IP and the apps you actually use. If you have other VPN configurations, make sure the one you just imported is active.
Linux: Follow the dashboard installation instructions
After signing in, Linux users can get the client from the dashboard’s downloads section. Follow the instructions for your environment to install it and import your subscription. Terminal tools, browsers, and desktop apps may not share the same proxy settings. First, verify the desktop client connection. For command-line tools, IDE extensions, or developer tools, see the Complete Guide to Accessing AI Tools to keep app-level and system settings separate.
Get the clientConnect to a server and verify your connection
After importing and refreshing your subscription, choose a server that suits your needs and connect. For general browsing, start with a nearby server that connects reliably. If a service requires a specific region, check its officially supported regions before choosing an exit location. See Server and route information for the differences between IEPL, relay, and direct routes. This guide doesn’t imply that any one route type works with every service.
Once the client shows that you’re connected, open Network Check to see your browser’s current exit information, then visit the website you want to use. An expected exit region can indicate that your browser traffic is routed through the connection, but it doesn’t prove that every app is. If the check page doesn’t return a result, that alone doesn’t mean the connection has failed. Check the client status and test access in the apps you use.
Next, test the apps you actually plan to use: open a webpage in your browser, send a normal message in your chat app, or play a video. For AI tools, check that responses continue to stream—not just that the homepage loads. A network connection doesn’t replace account eligibility, regional policies, or content access rights set by the service. If you see a region notice or access restriction, check the service’s own rules too.
If you can’t access a service, first confirm that your plan is active and has data available. Then check whether the subscription refreshed successfully and the right configuration is selected. Try another server and confirm which proxy mode the app uses. Change one setting at a time while troubleshooting, and note the issue so you can reproduce it. Running several proxy tools at once can make your actual exit differ from the one you expect. If only one app has a problem, check its own proxy settings before deleting all your configurations.
If you still need help, open a support ticket in the user dashboard. Include your operating system, the error shown in the client, the selected server name, and whether other apps can connect. Hide your subscription link, password, and payment details in screenshots. For more detailed checks, read the guide to checking your exit IP, DNS, and app-specific connections. For differences between AI websites, APIs, and development environments, see the complete AI guide.