Create an account and save your login details
Start by opening the VPN61 account creation page. All you need to create an account is a username and password—no email address required. Use your username to sign in to the user dashboard later. Choose a password you do not use on other sites and store it in a trusted password manager. Before submitting, check that all fields are complete and that no extra spaces were copied with your password.
Once your account is created, follow the instructions to open the user dashboard. If you are returned to the sign-in page, use the username and password you just set. The user dashboard is where you manage plans, orders, subscriptions, and clients; it is separate from this guide. To update your subscription or check your plan status later, use the “Log in” link on the right side of the site navigation.
Before continuing, make sure you can sign in and have saved your username and password. No email address is required to create an account, but you still need to keep your login details safe. If you have trouble signing in, check your username spelling, keyboard input settings, and password manager entry. Do not create multiple accounts just to troubleshoot a connection issue.
You do not need to look for an installer or enter server settings manually yet. First, make sure your account and plan are ready. Getting your subscription from the same user dashboard later helps avoid mixing up account details.
Choose a plan and confirm your order
After signing in, open the plans page and consider how you will use the service. If you regularly visit international websites, use AI tools, or stream video, choose a monthly plan based on your expected data use. If your usage is occasional or unpredictable, consider a data package. Compare more than just the price: check whether data resets monthly or lasts until it is used up.
VPN61 monthly plans include ¥9.9/month with 60GB, ¥18/month with 250GB, and ¥28/month with 500GB. Monthly data resets on the plan's activation date, not at the start of each calendar month. If you upgrade partway through a billing period, the price difference is prorated for the remaining days. Choose based on your usage; the largest data allowance is not necessarily the right fit.
Data packages include ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB, and ¥658/3000GB. They remain valid until used and never expire. Unlike a monthly plan, a data package suits people who want to keep their data for use over time rather than use it on a fixed monthly schedule. For details, see the plans and pricing page before choosing an option in the user dashboard.
On the order confirmation page, check the plan name, price, and data allowance, then follow the payment instructions. Accepted payment methods are Alipay, WeChat Pay, and USDT. After paying, return to the user dashboard to check your order and plan status. A payment confirmation in your payment app does not confirm that the plan is active in the dashboard. If the status has not updated, refresh the order or overview page before trying to pay again.
Once the dashboard shows an active plan, continue to the next step to get your subscription. VPN61 supports unlimited simultaneous devices and offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. See the Terms of Service for refund details. For connection troubleshooting or refund questions, use the support ticket option in the user dashboard.
Get your subscription from the user dashboard
Open the account overview, check that your plan is active, then find the subscription section. The subscription lets your client retrieve the server configuration for your account. It is neither the address of this website nor a client installer. Pasting the guide's URL into a client will not load the server list.
If the dashboard has an import button for your client, you can use it after installing the client. To import manually, copy the subscription link and open the client's “Subscription” or “Configuration” section. Use the dashboard's copy button to avoid missing part of the link. Do not edit its parameters or combine content from different import formats.
Treat your subscription link like your account credentials. Do not post it in public forums, add it to shared documents, or paste it into unfamiliar online conversion tools for testing. If you send a screenshot in a support ticket, hide the full link and any identifying details. To describe a problem, provide the client name, operating system, error message, and where it occurred.
If the import button does not open your client, first make sure the client is installed and opens on its own, then try again from the dashboard. If that still does not work, paste the link manually into the client's remote subscription option. Do not download installers from unverified sources. If the account overview shows no active plan, check your order first rather than repeatedly refreshing an empty subscription.
Import your subscription for your operating system
The client reads your subscription and establishes the connection. Open the Clients page in the user dashboard, select your operating system, and follow the instructions to get a compatible client. You must be signed in to get your subscription; eligibility to download the official client is determined by the dashboard. This guide does not provide direct installer downloads or require you to add servers one by one.
Windows: Import from the subscription or configuration page
On Windows, follow the dashboard instructions to use a VPN61 client. After installing and opening it, look for a “Subscription,” “Configuration,” or remote import option. Return to the dashboard and click the matching import button. If your browser asks to open the associated app, check the app name before allowing it. Once imported, return to the client and confirm that a new entry appears in the configuration list.
To import manually, add a remote subscription in the client, paste the link you copied, and save it. Then update or download the configuration. You can give it a recognizable local name to find it easily later. Once the server list appears, select the configuration and connect as directed by the client. Some clients require system proxy settings or a traffic-routing mode to be enabled; seeing a configuration name does not mean your traffic is using the selected server.
macOS: Check system permissions after importing
On macOS, choose the compatible VPN61 client from the dashboard. Do not use an installer intended for another operating system. When you open the client for the first time, follow the prompts from macOS and the dashboard to grant the required permissions. For network configuration prompts, make sure the app matches the client you just installed. If you are unsure about a permission, read the explanation first; you do not need to disable your system's overall security settings to continue.
Open the client's configuration or subscription manager and import using the dashboard button, or add a remote subscription and update it. Once the server list appears, select a configuration and server, then connect. If the configuration updated but your browsing experience has not changed, check that the client is connected and the system proxy is enabled. Installing, importing, and connecting are separate steps; completing one does not mean the whole setup is working.
Android: Verify the source of the VPN connection request
On Android, use the VPN61 client link for your system provided in the dashboard. After installing and opening the client, add a remote configuration in the subscription or configuration section. If the dashboard can open the app directly, you can also use its import button. Wait for the configuration to load, confirm that regions and servers are listed, then select the server you want to use.
The first time you connect, Android may display a VPN connection request. Check that it comes from the client you are using before allowing it, then check the connection status in the app. If another proxy or VPN app is already connected on your device, disconnect it before testing this client to avoid conflicting connections. Keep the default settings until the basic connection works, then adjust routing options if needed.
iOS: Get a compatible client using the dashboard instructions
On iOS, use the App Store link and instructions in the user dashboard to get a compatible client. Choose a client that can read the subscription format provided by the dashboard, not an app that only offers web browsing. Availability and eligibility are subject to what is shown on the App Store page. Do not apply installation instructions for other operating systems to iOS.
After installing the client, return to the dashboard and select the import option that matches it. If iOS asks whether to open the app, confirm to continue. Alternatively, paste the link into the client's subscription or remote configuration section and save it. When connecting for the first time, allow the client to add a VPN configuration when prompted. Complete any system confirmation, return to the client, and connect. After the system shows a connection indicator, follow the next step to check that access works as expected.
VPN61 also supports Linux. For Linux setup or more detailed guidance on permissions, configuration updates, and traffic routing on each system, read the complete user guide. To use multiple devices, repeat the client download and subscription import steps on each one. Do not share your subscription link publicly as a substitute for setting up each device.
Connect to a server and verify it works
Choose a region from the server list. If this is your first time, start with a commonly used region such as Singapore, Hong Kong, or Japan, then adjust based on your experience. A region name is not a speed guarantee and does not mean the destination service offers every feature there. See the server page for server types and selection tips. For this setup, focus on whether you can connect and access the site you need.
Select a server and connect. If the client offers rule-based and global modes, start with the default rules for everyday use. In rule-based mode, different sites may use different routes, so access to a local site alone does not confirm how your connection is working. Global mode can help with troubleshooting, but the traffic it routes depends on the client and system settings. The mode name does not mean every app is automatically routed through the connection.
First, open the My IP page and check whether the lookup succeeds and the displayed exit location matches the route you are testing. Compare the results before and after connecting, and account for cached results or lookup failures. An IP lookup can help confirm your exit route, but it does not verify every app, DNS setting, or privacy measure. For more comprehensive checks, see the user guide.
Next, open the website or app you actually need and try signing in, loading a page, or completing a routine task. If your exit location has changed but an AI tool or streaming service is still unavailable, note the exact message it displays. A service may also restrict features based on account region, subscription eligibility, or its own rules; that is a different issue from the client not being connected.
If you cannot access a site, check your plan, subscription update, server selection, connection switch, and system routing settings—in that order. Change one setting at a time, then repeat the same action so you can tell what made a difference. Avoid deleting the configuration, changing modes, and reinstalling the client all at once; doing so can erase useful troubleshooting clues.
Once everything works, everyday use is simple: open the client, select a configuration, and connect. If the server list changes, update your existing subscription instead of creating another account. Monthly plan users should keep an eye on data, which resets on the plan's activation date, and their plan status; data package users should check their remaining data. Manage renewals, upgrades, and orders in the user dashboard.