How to Install Shadowrocket on Your Mac?

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.

• 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.