Question 1

How to Install AethoVPN App on iOS?

Accepted Answer

To install AethoVPN on iOS, use an Apple Account for an App Store region where the app is available. Follow these steps: Prepare an Apple Account for a supported App Store region: If AethoVPN is unavailable in the Mainland China App Store, use an Apple Account for a region where the app is available, such as Hong Kong SAR, the United States, or Singapore; If you do not have a suitable account, follow one of the Apple Account creation guides below. Open the App Store: Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad; Ensure you are signed in with an Apple Account for a region where the app is available. Search for AethoVPN: In the search box on the App Store homepage, enter "AethoVPN"; Tap "Search" and find the AethoVPN app. Download and install the app: Tap the "Get" button next to the app icon (or the purchase button if a price is displayed); The system may ask for your Apple Account password or authentication with Face ID/Touch ID. Launch the AethoVPN app: After installation is complete, you can find the AethoVPN app on your home screen and tap to open it; Follow the in-app setup instructions and enter your account information. Configure VPN connection: After registration and login, select the VPN server node you want to connect to. Allow VPN configuration: After installing and configuring the app, iOS will prompt you to "Allow VPN Configuration"; Tap "Allow" and enter your device passcode to permit AethoVPN to create a VPN configuration. Connect to VPN: Once configuration is complete, you can tap the "Connect" button in the app to connect to the selected VPN server; Once successfully connected, all network traffic on your device will be encrypted through the VPN, protecting your online privacy. Important notes: Ensure you download the app from the official App Store to avoid installing malicious software; Keep the app updated to the latest version for optimal performance and security.

Question 2

How to Install AethoVPN App on Android?

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To install the AethoVPN app on Android, you need to download the APK installation package from the official website. Here are the detailed installation steps: Enable installation from unknown sources: Before installing the APK file on your device, you need to allow installation of apps from unknown sources; Open "Settings" > "Security" (or "Apps & Notifications" > "Special App Access", which may vary by device); Enable "Install Unknown Apps" or "Allow from This Source", then select the app from which you downloaded the APK file (for example, Chrome browser). Download the AethoVPN APK file: Open your browser, visit the official AethoVPN website, and download the AethoVPN APK file; Ensure you download from the official website to guarantee the security and integrity of the installation package. Install the APK file: After download is complete, open "File Manager" and locate the downloaded APK file; Tap the APK file, the system will prompt you to confirm installation, tap "Install"; Wait for the app installation to complete. Launch the AethoVPN app: After installation is complete, find the AethoVPN icon on your home screen and tap to open it; Follow the in-app instructions, enter your account information, configure the VPN connection, and select server nodes. Allow VPN configuration: When connecting for the first time, the system will prompt you to "Allow" VPN configuration; Tap "Allow" and enter your device's lock screen password or PIN code. Connect to VPN: Once configuration is complete, tap the "Connect" button to connect to your selected VPN server. Important notes: Security: Ensure you only download the APK file from the official AethoVPN website to avoid malicious software or viruses; System permissions: Grant only permissions that are necessary for the VPN to work and whose purpose is clear. If AethoVPN requests unexpected access, cancel the installation and contact customer support; App updates: Apps installed via APK require manual updates. When a new version is released, we shall remind you to update through an in-app pop-up. You can revisit the official website to download the latest APK file for updates.

Question 3

How to Install AethoVPN App on macOS?

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To install the AethoVPN app on macOS, you need to download the DMG installation package from the official website. Here are the detailed installation steps: Visit the AethoVPN official website: Open your browser (such as Safari or Chrome) and visit the official AethoVPN website; On the website, find the "Download" or "Mac Version Download" link. Download the DMG installation package: Click the macOS installation package download link provided on the official website to download the .dmg format file (disk image file); Ensure you download from the official website to guarantee the security and integrity of the installation package. Open the downloaded DMG file: After download is complete, go to the "Downloads" folder and locate the downloaded .dmg file; Double-click to open the file. macOS will mount the disk image file and display a virtual disk drive in Finder. Install the application: In the opened "Virtual Disk", you will see the AethoVPN application icon; Drag the AethoVPN app icon to the "Applications" folder. This completes the application installation. Launch the AethoVPN app: After installation is complete, go to the "Applications" folder, find the AethoVPN app and double-click to open it; When launching for the first time, macOS may prompt you to confirm opening an app from an unidentified developer. If you see the prompt, click "Open". Configure VPN connection: After opening the app, you need to follow the prompts for setup. Typically you will need to enter your account information and select the VPN server you want to connect to; Once configuration is complete, click the "Connect" button to connect to the VPN server. Allow VPN configuration: The system will prompt you to "Allow VPN Configuration Creation". During this process, you need to enter your Mac's administrator password to confirm; Click "Allow" to enable the app to configure VPN settings. Connect to VPN: Once configuration is complete, you can connect to the VPN server by clicking the "Connect" button in the app. Troubleshooting: Cannot open app: If macOS blocks AethoVPN, first confirm that the app was downloaded from the official AethoVPN website. Then open "System Settings" > "Privacy & Security" and click "Open Anyway" only for the verified app, if that option is available; Firewall and security settings: Do not disable system protection. Check whether AethoVPN is blocked in the firewall settings and, if necessary, allow only the AethoVPN app; Permission issues: Allow the app to add a VPN configuration and grant only other permissions whose purpose is clearly explained by the system. Important notes: If the version downloaded and installed from the official website has updates, you typically need to manually download and install the updated version; Regularly visit the official website to check for new version releases.

Question 4

How to Install AethoVPN App on Windows?

Accepted Answer

The Windows installer is available from the official AethoVPN Downloads page. Download the installer only through the official Windows download button; do not use search results, mirrors, old or internal links, direct R2 URLs, or third-party websites. Keep Windows Firewall, antivirus, and other security software enabled; do not bypass security warnings. Check the Windows security information before running the installer. If you need help, contact AethoVPN support through the official website.

Question 5

Mac Installation Authorization Issues

Accepted Answer

If you encounter AethoVPN installation or authorization issues on macOS, you can try the following solutions: Check the app source and macOS Privacy & Security settings: Make sure the DMG file was downloaded from the official AethoVPN website. Do not open installers from email, messaging apps, mirrors, or other third-party sources; On macOS Ventura 13.0 or later, open "System Settings" > "Privacy & Security". On earlier versions, open "System Preferences" > "Security & Privacy" > "General"; If macOS shows that AethoVPN was blocked, click "Open Anyway" only after confirming that the app came from the official source; Do not enable apps from "Anywhere" or grant Full Disk Access or additional Terminal permissions solely to install AethoVPN. Allow only the VPN configuration and other system requests whose purpose is clearly explained. Reinstall the AethoVPN app: If you encounter installation authorization errors, try uninstalling and reinstalling AethoVPN: Delete the current AethoVPN app. Re-download and install from the official website. Avoid command-line workarounds: Use the official installer instead of commands from unverified sources. Do not grant Terminal additional privacy permissions solely to bypass an installation warning. Check for system updates: Ensure your macOS is the latest version. Sometimes, authorization issues may be related to system versions, and updating to the latest macOS version may resolve the issue. Open "System Preferences" > "Software Update" to check for available updates. Contact customer support: If the above methods do not resolve the issue, you can contact customer support through the help center on the AethoVPN website or app, and we can provide more detailed troubleshooting and solutions.

Question 6

What Should I Do If I Cannot Tap "Allow" on the Android VPN Request?

Accepted Answer

If you cannot tap "Allow" or otherwise confirm the Android VPN connection request for AethoVPN, try the following solutions: Check system settings permissions: Go to "Settings" > "Apps" > "Special App Access" > "VPN Service"; Ensure the AethoVPN app is authorized to use VPN services; If not authorized, tap the AethoVPN app and enable "VPN Permission". Check security settings: In "Settings" > "Security & Privacy", check if there are any VPN restriction settings; Ensure no security policies are enabled that block VPN connections. Reinstall the app: Uninstall the current AethoVPN app; Re-download the latest version of the APK file from the official website and install it; Try authorizing VPN permissions again. Clear system VPN cache: Go to "Settings" > "Network & Internet" > "VPN"; Delete any residual VPN configuration files; Restart the device and try setting it up again. Check device management policies: If this is a corporate device or a device with device management, management policies may restrict VPN use; Contact your system administrator or check device management settings. Contact customer support: If the above methods do not resolve the issue, please contact customer support through the help center on the AethoVPN website or app, providing your device model and Android version information for more specific help.

Question 7

How to Install Clash Verge Rev on Your Mac?

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Clash Verge Rev is a compatible VPN client you can use with your AethoVPN subscription on macOS. Before you start: Check your Mac chip type: open the Apple menu and select About This Mac, then look for Chip or Processor; If your Mac uses Apple silicon, choose the Apple silicon / aarch64 version; If your Mac has an Intel processor, choose the Intel / x64 version. Open the Clash Verge Rev download page: Open the Clash Verge Rev download page from AethoVPN; Or go to the official Clash Verge Rev GitHub Releases page; Find the latest release and scroll to the macOS download section. Official Clash Verge Rev GitHub Releases page showing the latest release. Download the correct macOS version: Click the download link for your Mac: Apple silicon / aarch64 for Apple silicon Macs; Intel / x64 for Intel Macs; Wait for the .dmg file to finish downloading. Official Clash Verge Rev macOS download section showing Apple silicon and Intel links. Install Clash Verge: Open the downloaded .dmg file; Drag Clash Verge into the Applications folder; The installed app may appear as Clash Verge; this is normal; Wait for the copy to complete. Clash Verge macOS DMG installation window. Open Clash Verge: Open the Applications folder; Double-click Clash Verge; If macOS shows a security prompt, click Open; Follow any on-screen prompts to finish opening the app. Return to the AethoVPN Setup Guide: Go back to the AethoVPN Mac setup guide; Continue to Add your AethoVPN configuration; Click Import to VPN app, then select Import to Clash Verge Rev; Or click Copy subscription URL and import it manually into Clash Verge. If you cannot open Clash Verge: Make sure you downloaded the correct version for your Mac chip; Try downloading the latest release again; If macOS blocks the app, open System Settings > Privacy & Security, then allow Clash Verge to open.

Question 8

How to Install Quantumult X on Your Mac?

Accepted Answer

Quantumult X remains compatible with AethoVPN on macOS, but it is not one of the clients currently recommended in the AethoVPN Mac Setup Guide. Before you start: Make sure your Mac can access the Mac App Store; Sign in to the App Store with your Apple Account. This account is used for app downloads and purchases and may be different from the account you use for iCloud; Quantumult X may be a paid app, depending on your App Store region. Check the current App Store price before purchasing; Quantumult X may not be available in every App Store region: If you use the Mainland China App Store and cannot find Quantumult X, see “How to Create a Hong Kong SAR Apple Account”; If you use another App Store region and cannot find Quantumult X, see “How to Create an Apple Account for a Supported App Store Region”. Open the Quantumult X download page: Open the Mac App Store on your Mac; Search for Quantumult X; Make sure the app name is Quantumult X and the developer is Cross Utility Ltd; Or open the official Quantumult X App Store page; Click View in Mac App Store if your browser shows that option. Download Quantumult X: On the Quantumult X App Store page, click the price button, Get, or the download icon; Confirm the download with your Apple Account password, Touch ID, or Mac password if prompted; Complete any payment confirmation required by your App Store region; Wait for the installation to finish. Quantumult X Mac App Store product page shown in a signed-out state. Open Quantumult X: Click Open from the App Store after installation; Or open Launchpad or Applications and select Quantumult X. If you cannot find Quantumult X: Make sure you are signed in to the Mac App Store; Check whether Quantumult X is available in your App Store region; Check the App Store compatibility requirements for your Mac; If you still cannot download it, use another compatible VPN client that supports subscription URL import.

Question 9

How to Install Shadowrocket on Your iPhone or iPad?

Accepted Answer

Shadowrocket is a compatible VPN client app you can use with your AethoVPN subscription on iOS. Before you start: Make sure your iPhone or iPad can access the App Store; Sign in to the App Store with your Apple Account. This account is used for app downloads and purchases and may be different from the account you use for iCloud; Shadowrocket may be a paid app, depending on your App Store region. Check the current App Store price before purchasing; Shadowrocket may not be available in every App Store region: If you use the Mainland China App Store and cannot find Shadowrocket, see “How to Create a Hong Kong SAR Apple Account”; If you use another App Store region and cannot find Shadowrocket, see “How to Create an Apple Account for a Supported App Store Region”. Open the Shadowrocket download page: Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad; Search for Shadowrocket; Make sure the app name is Shadowrocket and the developer is Shadow Launch Technology Limited; Or open the official Shadowrocket App Store page; Select the option to open the page in the App Store if your browser shows one. Download Shadowrocket: On the Shadowrocket App Store page, tap the price button, Get, or the download icon; Confirm the download with Face ID, Touch ID, your Apple Account password, or your device passcode if prompted; Complete any payment confirmation required by your App Store region; Wait for the installation to finish. Real native iPhone App Store screenshot showing Shadowrocket, its developer, price, and rating. Open Shadowrocket: Tap Open in the App Store after installation; Or find and open Shadowrocket from your Home Screen or App Library; If iOS asks for permission to add a VPN configuration, tap Allow and enter your device passcode when prompted. Return to the AethoVPN Setup Guide: Go back to the AethoVPN iOS setup guide; Continue to Add your AethoVPN configuration; Tap Import to VPN app, then select Import to Shadowrocket; Or tap Copy subscription URL and import it manually into Shadowrocket. If you cannot find Shadowrocket: Make sure you are signed in to the App Store; Check whether Shadowrocket is available in your App Store region; Check the App Store compatibility requirements for your iPhone or iPad; If you still cannot download it, use another compatible VPN client that supports subscription URL import.

Question 10

How to Install Quantumult X on Your iPhone or iPad?

Accepted Answer

Quantumult X is a compatible VPN client app you can use with your AethoVPN subscription on iOS. Before you start: Make sure your iPhone or iPad can access the App Store; Sign in to the App Store with your Apple Account. This account is used for app downloads and purchases and may be different from the account you use for iCloud; Quantumult X may be a paid app, depending on your App Store region. Check the current App Store price before purchasing; Quantumult X may not be available in every App Store region: If you use the Mainland China App Store and cannot find Quantumult X, see “How to Create a Hong Kong SAR Apple Account”; If you use another App Store region and cannot find Quantumult X, see “How to Create an Apple Account for a Supported App Store Region”. Open the Quantumult X download page: Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad; Search for Quantumult X; Make sure the app name is Quantumult X and the developer is Cross Utility Ltd; Or open the official Quantumult X App Store page; Select the option to open the page in the App Store if your browser shows one. Download Quantumult X: On the Quantumult X App Store page, tap the price button, Get, or the download icon; Confirm the download with Face ID, Touch ID, your Apple Account password, or your device passcode if prompted; Complete any payment confirmation required by your App Store region; Wait for the installation to finish. Real native iPhone App Store screenshot showing Quantumult X, its developer, price, and rating. Open Quantumult X: Tap Open in the App Store after installation; Or find and open Quantumult X from your Home Screen or App Library; If iOS asks for permission to add a VPN configuration, tap Allow and enter your device passcode when prompted. Return to the AethoVPN Setup Guide: Go back to the AethoVPN iOS setup guide; Continue to Add your AethoVPN configuration; Tap Import to VPN app, then select Import to Quantumult X; Or tap Copy subscription URL and import it manually into Quantumult X. If you cannot find Quantumult X: Make sure you are signed in to the App Store; Check whether Quantumult X is available in your App Store region; Check the App Store compatibility requirements for your iPhone or iPad; If you still cannot download it, use another compatible VPN client that supports subscription URL import.

Question 11

How to Create a Hong Kong SAR Apple Account?

Accepted Answer

If you use the Mainland China App Store and cannot find Quantumult X or Shadowrocket, you can try creating a Hong Kong SAR Apple Account. Apple now uses the term Apple Account instead of Apple ID. You can then use the new account to sign in to the App Store and download the apps. Open the registration page: Open the Apple Account registration page in your browser; Click Country or Region and select Hong Kong; Enter the required registration information and click Continue; Follow the current on-screen requirements and use contact and billing information you can verify. Required fields and payment options may vary by region. Real Apple Account registration page with Hong Kong selected as the country or region. Enter the verification codes: Enter the verification code sent to your email, then click Next; Enter the verification code sent to your mobile number, then click Next to complete the registration. Sign out of the current App Store account: On iPhone or iPad: open Settings, then tap your name or Apple Account; tap Media & Purchases; tap Sign Out, then confirm again. Sign out of Media & Purchases only. Do not sign out of iCloud; On Mac: open the App Store, choose Store from the menu bar, then click Sign Out. Real macOS App Store screenshot showing Store > Sign Out. Sign in with the new Hong Kong SAR Apple Account: On iPhone or iPad: return to Media & Purchases, tap Not [your name]?, and sign in with the new Hong Kong SAR Apple Account; open the App Store, search for Quantumult X or Shadowrocket, and confirm the app name and developer information before downloading; On Mac: in the App Store menu bar, choose Store, then click Sign In; sign in with the new Hong Kong SAR Apple Account; search for Quantumult X or Shadowrocket and confirm the app name and developer information before downloading. Real macOS App Store screenshot showing Store > Sign In. Friendly reminder: Apple may ask for additional account information the first time you download an app with a new Apple Account; If you see the message This Apple ID has not yet been used in the iTunes Store, select Review and complete the requested account details; Follow the prompts on the page. If the payment method page offers None, you may leave it unselected. If Apple requires a payment method, complete the verification as requested; Use accurate account information and make sure you can complete email, mobile number, and any required payment verification; Before downloading, verify the developer: Quantumult X is by Cross Utility Ltd, and Shadowrocket is by Shadow Launch Technology Limited.

Question 12

How to Create an Apple Account for a Supported App Store Region?

Accepted Answer

If a recommended app is not available in your current App Store region, you can create a new Apple Account for a region where the app is available. Before you start: Choose a supported App Store region where the app is available; Prepare an email address that is not already linked to another Apple Account; Keep access to your email address and phone number so you can complete verification. Start creating a new Apple Account: Recommended: create the account on the Apple Account website, then select the supported country or region and follow the current onscreen requirements; On iPhone or iPad, you may also open the App Store, tap the account button, and choose Create New Apple Account if that option is available. If it is not shown, use the Apple Account website instead of signing out of iCloud solely to reveal the option; On Mac, use the Apple Account website or follow the current account-creation prompts. Do not sign out of iCloud solely to create a separate App Store account. Complete account verification: Enter your email address, password, and the required account information; Complete the email and phone number verification steps; Add a payment method if the selected App Store region requires one. Switch the App Store account: On iPhone or iPad, open Settings > Apple Account > Media & Purchases, tap Sign Out, then sign in with the new Apple Account; On Mac, open the App Store, choose Store > Sign Out from the menu bar, then choose Store > Sign In and sign in with the new Apple Account; Do not sign out of iCloud or other Apple services; Open the App Store and search for the app again. Once you can find the app, return to the relevant download guide: “How to Install Shadowrocket on Your Mac?”; “How to Install Quantumult X on Your Mac?”; “How to Install Quantumult X on Your iPhone or iPad?”; “How to Install Shadowrocket on Your iPhone or iPad?”.

Question 13

How to Install Shadowrocket on Your Mac?

Accepted Answer

Shadowrocket is a network proxy utility client compatible with AethoVPN that you can use with your AethoVPN subscription on macOS. Before you start: Make sure your Mac can access the Mac App Store; Sign in to the App Store with your Apple Account. This account is used for app downloads and purchases and may be different from the account you use for iCloud; Shadowrocket may be a paid app, depending on your App Store region. Check the current App Store price before purchasing; Shadowrocket may not be available in every App Store region: If you use the Mainland China App Store and cannot find Shadowrocket, see “How to Create a Hong Kong SAR Apple Account”; If you use another App Store region and cannot find Shadowrocket, see “How to Create an Apple Account for a Supported App Store Region”. Open the Shadowrocket download page: Open the Mac App Store on your Mac; Search for Shadowrocket; Make sure the app name is Shadowrocket; Check that the developer is Shadow Launch Technology Limited; Or open the official Shadowrocket App Store page; Click View in Mac App Store if your browser shows that option. Download Shadowrocket: On the Shadowrocket App Store page, click the price button, Get, or the download icon; Confirm the download with your Apple Account password, Touch ID, or Mac password if prompted; Complete any payment confirmation required by your App Store region; Wait for the installation to finish. Shadowrocket Mac App Store product page showing the app and developer. Open Shadowrocket: Click Open from the App Store after installation; Or open Launchpad or Applications and select Shadowrocket. Return to the AethoVPN Setup Guide: Go back to the AethoVPN Mac setup guide; Continue to Add your AethoVPN configuration; Click Import to VPN app, then select Import to Shadowrocket; Or click Copy subscription URL and import it manually into Shadowrocket. If you cannot find Shadowrocket: Make sure you are signed in to the Mac App Store; Check whether Shadowrocket is available in your App Store region; Check the App Store compatibility requirements for your Mac; If you still cannot download it, use another compatible VPN client that supports subscription URL import.

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