macOS Setup
Complete guide for configuring proxy clients on macOS system
This guide will help you select and configure the appropriate proxy client on macOS. We recommend using ClashX or V2RayU.
Recommended Clients
Here are the recommended proxy clients for macOS:
ClashX (Recommended)
ClashX is the most popular proxy client on macOS, supporting rule-based routing and policy groups.
Clean interface, intuitive operation
Rule-based routing, smart proxy
Auto-update subscriptions, node speed test
V2RayU
V2RayU is another popular macOS proxy client supporting multiple protocols.
Multiple protocol support
Flexible configuration
Stable and reliable
ClashX Setup Steps
Download & Install
Visit the 'Client Downloads' page in user center, download ClashX. Double-click the dmg file and drag the app to Applications folder.
First Run
Open ClashX from Launchpad or Applications folder. System may show 'unidentified developer' warning, go to System Preferences → Security & Privacy and click 'Open Anyway'.
Grant Permissions
On first run, you'll be asked for system password to install helper program. This is required for system proxy setup. Enter password and click OK.
Get Subscription Link
Login to user center, find Clash subscription link in 'Subscription Center' or dashboard, click copy.
Import Subscription
Click ClashX icon in menu bar, select 'Config' → 'Remote Config' → 'Manage', click 'Add', paste subscription link and set a name, click OK.
V2RayU Setup Steps
Download & Install
Download V2RayU from user center, double-click to install. If security warning appears, allow it in System Preferences.
Import Subscription
Click menu bar icon, select 'Subscription Settings', click '+' to add subscription, paste universal subscription link, click OK.
Update Subscription
Click 'Update Subscription' button and wait for node information to update.
Enable Proxy
Click menu bar icon, check 'Enable Proxy'. Select any node as current server.