Last updated: October 2026
Disclaimer
This is the Shadowrocket official website and manual, with download instructions, configuration guidance, and troubleshooting documentation. This disclaimer explains the scope and limitations of the site's content and important points to consider when using it. Please read it alongside the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
1. Manual scope and accuracy
Tutorials are based on app interfaces and features that could be verified when they were written. Interface options such as Home, Config, and Settings may change with app updates, system environments, or device types. Follow the instructions shown in your current client; steps for one device do not necessarily apply to every platform.
We correct errors when identified, but cannot guarantee that every instruction reflects every device setup at all times. Rule examples illustrate matching logic and are not complete configurations for every network. Save your existing configuration before making changes, adjust only what is necessary, and verify the results by testing the connection.
2. Client and network service boundaries
Shadowrocket is a closed-source commercial app. This site does not provide, sell, or recommend nodes, subscriptions, or related network access services. Import instructions assume you already have your own subscription or server details. A one-time app purchase is not a service plan: buying the client does not include a server, connection allowance, or service term.
The availability and expiration of an existing subscription, access permissions, and server operation depend on the relevant service provider. Confirm that you are authorized to use the service, and comply with applicable local laws and the rules of the network you access. Subscription links, connection credentials, and diagnostic logs may contain sensitive information. Redact them before troubleshooting, and never share a complete configuration publicly.
3. Where to get the app and purchase terms
Get the iPhone / iPad version from the App Store product page. The US price is a one-time payment of $2.99. The Mac (Apple silicon and Intel), Windows, Android, and Linux versions are free. The price, currency, and transaction terms shown on the App Store page at purchase apply. Check that page for the iPhone / iPad system requirements.
When checking the App Store listing, verify the developer name, Shadow Launch Technology Limited, the official icon, and app ID 932747118. Get installers for other platforms from the site's download page; installer files are hosted under /dl/shadowrocket/. Purchases, refunds, and restoring purchases are subject to the applicable App Store policies. This manual does not replace the terms shown on the transaction page.
4. Installation warnings and configuration risks
Desktop and Android installers are not code-signed, so your system may block them the first time you install or open them. First confirm that the file came from this site's download page, then follow the installation guidance: review the SmartScreen prompt on Windows, manage the opening permission under Privacy & Security on Mac, and allow installation from the relevant source on Android if needed. Do not leave system protections disabled just to complete installation.
On Linux, choose the installer for your distribution and grant execution permission to an AppImage only after confirming its source. Before changing network permissions, DNS, Global Routing, or On Demand, understand the scope of the change. If something goes wrong, restore the last working configuration first. Tutorials cannot guarantee connection speed, continuous availability, or results on a particular network.
5. External links and liability
Links to the App Store are provided to access product and purchase information. Once you leave this site, the destination page's content, availability, account handling, and transaction process are governed by its own policies. This site cannot control subsequent changes to that page. Check the destination URL and product details before following a link.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, this site is not liable for indirect losses resulting from copying examples, changing configurations incorrectly, problems with existing services, or changes to external pages. Nothing in this disclaimer excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded by law or affects rights you have as a consumer under applicable law. If the instructions do not match the app's current interface, compare the conditions and steps in Quick Start and Troubleshooting to identify the issue.