Create an account and open the dashboard
Start by opening the VPNPaper account page. Create an account with a username and password; no email address is required. Before entering your details, make sure you’re on the VPNPaper website and choose a unique password. Keep your username and password safe—you’ll use the same account to check orders, get your subscription, and submit support tickets. If you already have an account, sign in rather than creating another one.
After submitting the form, follow the on-screen instructions to open the dashboard. You should see the account overview and sections such as Clients and Plans. If you’re told the username is already taken, check whether you’ve created an account before. If submission fails, read the message near the relevant field, correct the issue, and try again rather than submitting repeatedly. If you use a password manager, make sure it saved the account details you just entered.
At this point, your account is ready, but you haven’t activated a usable plan yet. Make sure you can access the dashboard before moving on. To use another device later, simply sign in to the same account. VPNPaper supports unlimited devices online at the same time, so you don’t need a separate account for each platform.
Choose a plan and confirm your order
Open the Plans section in the dashboard and decide whether a monthly subscription or a data package suits you better. A monthly subscription works well for regular use with a monthly data allowance; a data package is a good fit when your usage varies and you prefer to pay for what you use. Check the billing model first, then compare data allowances—not just the most prominent price on the page.
Monthly subscriptions include ¥9.9/month for 60GB, ¥18/month for 250GB, and ¥28/month for 500GB. Data resets monthly on your activation date, not at the start of the calendar month. If you upgrade mid-cycle, the price difference is prorated for the remaining days. Data packages are ¥158 for 300GB, ¥358 for 1000GB, and ¥658 for 3000GB. They remain valid until used and never expire. Not sure which option fits? Review both billing models on the plan pricing page, then return to the dashboard to choose.
Before paying, check the plan name, amount, and billing model in your order, then follow the payment instructions. VPNPaper accepts Alipay, WeChat Pay, and USDT, and offers a 7-day no-questions-asked refund. After payment, return to the dashboard and check the order status and plan details in your account overview. Confirm activation in the dashboard rather than assuming it’s complete just because the payment page has closed.
If you’ve paid but the plan hasn’t appeared yet, check the existing order and refresh its status instead of placing the same order again. If you need help, submit a support ticket through the dashboard with your order details and the on-screen message. Don’t include your account password or full subscription link. Once your plan is active, continue to the subscription steps.
Get your subscription from the overview
Return to the account overview in the dashboard and find the subscription section. The subscription link gives your client the server configuration associated with your account; it isn’t a regular webpage address or an installer. If the dashboard offers an import option for your client, follow the instructions. If you haven’t installed a client yet, note where the option is and come back after installation.
To copy the link, use the copy button in the dashboard, then paste it into the client’s “Subscription” or “Configuration” section. Copy the entire link. Don’t remove anything after the question mark, add notes before or after it, or mistake the sign-in page URL for the subscription link. Copying through a chat app or notes can introduce spaces or line breaks, so it’s best to copy directly from the dashboard into the client.
Your subscription link contains account-related access credentials, so protect it like a password. Don’t post it in public chats, shared documents, or screenshots, and don’t paste it into unfamiliar online conversion tools. When reporting an import issue to support, you usually only need to provide your device platform, client name, and error message. Hide the full subscription address in screenshots.
After you save the link, the client still needs to fetch the configuration before the server list appears. Pasting the link successfully and updating the subscription successfully are two different things. The next section covers import options by platform. If no servers appear after import, first check that the link is complete and your network can reach the subscription service. There’s no need to switch plans right away.
Import a client for your platform
Open the Clients section in the dashboard and choose a VPNPaper client for your device’s operating system. You can get the Windows, macOS, Android, or Linux client after signing in; you don’t need to have purchased a plan, though an active service is required to connect. The iOS download option is shown according to the plan requirements displayed in the dashboard. Check your account status and follow the on-screen instructions. This guide doesn’t provide installers or subscription links; all download options are available in the dashboard.
Windows: Import a Subscription and Set Up the System Proxy
Get the Windows desktop client from the dashboard, install it, and open it. Look for “Configuration,” “Subscription,” or “Import from link.” If the dashboard offers a one-click import option, use it after installing the client, and allow the client to open if Windows asks. To import manually, paste the subscription link you copied, enter a recognizable configuration name, then save and update it.
Once the server list appears, select the configuration you just imported, then choose a server. If the client separates “Connect” and “System Proxy,” enable the appropriate features as instructed. Simply opening the client doesn’t mean your browser is using the connection. For the first setup, keep the default rules and wait until browser testing succeeds before changing proxy settings for command-line tools, development tools, or other apps.
macOS: Import a Configuration and Grant System Permissions
Choose the macOS desktop client in the dashboard, install it, and open it. If macOS asks you to confirm the app’s source or authorize network features, first make sure you got the app from the VPNPaper dashboard, then follow the system prompts. Don’t disable system-wide security settings just to complete the installation. Next, open subscription or configuration management and use the dashboard’s import option, or add a remote subscription and paste the full link.
After saving and updating the configuration, set it as the active one, choose a server, and connect. If the client asks you to enable the system proxy or a network extension, follow the on-screen instructions to grant permission. Then open the target website in your browser. If the client says it’s connected but the browser behaves the same, check that the proxy feature is enabled and that you selected the configuration you just updated.
Android: Add a Remote Subscription and Allow the VPN Connection
Get the Android client from the dashboard and install it by following your device’s instructions. Installation source warnings vary by device; make sure the file came from the dashboard before continuing. Open the client and look for “Subscription Management,” “Configuration,” or an option to add a link. Paste the subscription address, save it, and run an update. Wait for the server list to appear.
Select a configuration and server, then connect. If Android shows a VPN connection request, make sure it was initiated by the client you just installed, then allow it. Disconnect any other active VPN connection before testing to avoid conflicts. After your first successful visit, check that the connection still works after locking and unlocking your device. If the system pauses the client in the background, check your device settings for its background activity permissions.
iOS: Get the App and Add a Configuration from the Dashboard
Open the iOS Clients section in the dashboard and use the download option shown for your account. To access the actual download link on iOS, your account needs a purchased, unexpired plan. If the dashboard asks you to check your plan, return to the overview and confirm it’s active. Don’t look for unofficial download pages. Your App Store account region and other practical requirements may also affect app availability.
After installing and opening the client, return to the dashboard and use the relevant import option, or add a remote link under “Subscription” or “Configuration” in the app. Save and update it, then connect once the server list appears. If iOS asks to add a VPN configuration, confirm the app name and grant permission. Check the connection status in the client, then test in a browser. Granting system permission alone doesn’t mean the connection is working.
Linux and Further App Setup
Linux users can also get a compatible client from the dashboard and configure it using the client’s subscription import option. Terminal apps and IDE plugins may not use your desktop proxy settings automatically. Test the connection in a browser first, then check each app’s network settings separately. For in-depth guidance on environment variables, API requests, and using AI tools, see the AI Acceleration Guide. There’s no need to configure everything during your first setup.
Connect to a server and verify the connection
After importing the client configuration, make sure it’s selected, then choose a server suited to the region of the service you want to use and connect. Keep the default rules for your first test and verify basic access before changing multiple settings; that makes it easier to identify the source of any issue. For details on IEPL dedicated lines, relay routes, and direct connections, see the network routes guide. You don’t need to learn every technical detail before getting started.
Once connected, open the My IP page to check your browser’s public IP, then visit the website you want to use. A changed IP can help confirm that the proxy is working, but it doesn’t prove every app is using the same route. Browsers, terminals, and clients may use different network settings. Complete an actual task in the target app, such as loading a page or sending a request, to make sure its connection works too.
For services such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, keep network connectivity separate from third-party account eligibility. Being able to open a page doesn’t guarantee that your account meets the service’s regional, subscription, or risk-control requirements. If you see a regional notice or account restriction, read the provider’s message and follow its rules rather than assuming every notice means the VPNPaper connection has failed.
If the connection doesn’t pass verification, retrace the steps: check that your account plan is active, the subscription updated successfully, the right configuration is selected, a server is connected, and system proxy or VPN permissions are enabled. Fix any clearly identified issue before testing again. To change servers, disconnect first, select another server, and reconnect. Then check the same page again so you can isolate the result instead of changing the network, server, and client settings all at once.
After verifying the connection, repeat the “get a client, import the subscription, and verify the connection” steps on your other devices. You don’t need to place another order. VPNPaper supports unlimited devices online at the same time, but network and app settings still need to be checked on each device. If you still need help, use the support tickets in the dashboard and describe which step you reached, your device platform, and the exact error. For further troubleshooting with AI tools, persistent connections, and development environments, see the AI Acceleration Guide.