GaoVPN Client Setup
Follow the steps below to create an account and verify your connection. If you already have a subscription, jump to the section for your device.
Create an account and save your login details
Start on the account creation page in the GaoVPN user panel. GaoVPN doesn’t require an email address; create an account with a username and password. Check your username for typos before submitting, and choose a password you don’t use on other websites. Save it in a password manager you trust so you can find your login details when switching devices.
After submitting, follow the on-screen instructions to open the panel. If it doesn’t open automatically, return to the sign-in page and log in with the username and password you saved. This step is complete once you see your account overview. If your username is unavailable or the form flags an input, make the requested change rather than resubmitting the same details. Don’t create multiple accounts just to try logging in; your plan and subscription need to be managed under the same account.
The marketing site is for product information and guides; the user panel is where you manage orders, subscriptions, and clients. Return to the panel whenever you need your subscription or want to check an order. There’s no need to look for a download file in this guide. Create your account first, then choose a plan that suits you.
First Month FreeChoose a plan and confirm your order
After signing in, open the plans section in the panel. Consider whether you’ll use the service regularly or only when traveling or working away from home. A monthly subscription suits a regular monthly budget; a data package is used as needed and never expires. The plans differ in billing and data allocation, not in how you install the client, so you can follow the same subscription import steps either way.
Monthly subscriptions: ¥9.9/month for 60GB, ¥18/month for 250GB, or ¥28/month for 500GB. Data resets monthly on your activation date; if you upgrade mid-cycle, the price difference is prorated for the remaining days. Data packages: ¥158 for 300GB, ¥358 for 1000GB, or ¥658 for 3000GB. If you’re unsure how much data you need, consider your video streaming, file transfers, and work habits. There’s no need to choose a higher tier just because it includes more data.
After choosing a plan, check the plan type, price, and data allowance on the order confirmation page, then pay using one of the methods offered in the panel. Alipay, WeChat Pay, and USDT are supported. When payment is complete, return to the panel and confirm that the plan appears under your account before continuing. If the payment page and order status don’t match yet, check the original order and payment record rather than placing another order. If you still have questions, contact support through a panel ticket.
GaoVPN offers a 14-day no-questions-asked refund. See the Terms of Service for the full refund policy. For a complete plan comparison, visit the pricing page. For now, continue with the setup steps.
Choose this planGet your subscription and add it to your client
Once your plan status is confirmed, open the account overview in the user panel and find the subscription options. The subscription link lets your client retrieve and update the server configuration for your account; it isn’t a webpage to read in a browser. Use the panel’s import option if available. Otherwise, copy the subscription link and paste it into your chosen client.
If the panel offers one-click import, clicking it may prompt your system to open a client. Check that the app shown is the one you intend to use before allowing it to open. If the app isn’t installed, install it first, then return to the panel and try importing again. If the app doesn’t open, copy the subscription manually instead of clicking repeatedly. You must be signed in to get your subscription; this guide does not include a working subscription link.
When pasting manually, copy the entire link. Don’t include instructions, spaces, or line breaks in the address field. The example below is only to show what a link looks like and cannot be used to connect. Use the subscription from your own panel; do not treat the example as a service address.
https://example.com/sub?token=YOUR_TOKENTreat your subscription link as private account information. Don’t include it in public screenshots, group chats, or support requests. When contacting support, you can share your operating system, client, and error message, but redact the subscription details first. If you think the link has been exposed, check the panel for a reset option or ask support through a ticket how to proceed.
Open the account overviewImport the client for your platform
Open the downloads section in the panel and choose the GaoVPN client for your device’s operating system. Sign in to get the Windows, macOS, Android, or Linux client. You’ll also need to sign in to the panel to get your subscription. The iOS option checks whether your plan is active; follow the instructions shown in the panel. The steps below use general labels such as “Subscription” and “Configuration”; button names may differ between systems.
GaoVPN supports Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux, with unlimited simultaneous devices. Follow the steps below for common devices. For more on Linux setup and configuration management, see the beginner-to-advanced guide.
Get the clientWindows: Add a subscription configuration
In the panel’s downloads section, choose the desktop client for Windows, install it as instructed, and open it. If the downloads page lists different system architectures, check your PC’s system information and choose the matching one. In the client, find the subscription or configuration settings and choose Add, Import from link, or a similar option. Paste the subscription link you copied from the panel. If there’s a name field, use a label that will help you recognize the configuration.
Save the configuration, then update or refresh it and check that the server list appears. Select the newly imported configuration for use in the client. If you see a configuration name but no servers, check the update result and make sure the link is complete before trying to connect. If the client requests system permissions, read the prompt and confirm the app’s source. Follow the client’s current instructions to see whether any additional permissions are needed.
macOS: Import and select a configuration
Get the macOS desktop client from the panel, install it, and open it. If macOS asks you to confirm that the app can run or requests network permissions, first verify that you downloaded it from the current panel, then follow the system prompts. Don’t copy terminal commands from instructions for other software. Return to the panel and try importing, or add the link from the client’s subscription or configuration page, then save and update.
After the update succeeds, check that the active configuration is the one you just added. Some clients let you save multiple configurations, so adding one doesn’t automatically switch to it. Select the right configuration and check the server list. The connection status may appear in different places, such as the client window, menu bar, or system network settings. Follow the verification steps below to confirm the connection works as expected.
Android: Import and allow the network connection
Get the Android client from the panel’s downloads section and install it using your device’s prompts. The first time you open it, find the subscription or configuration option and choose to add from a link. Paste and save your subscription. If the client can read from the clipboard, check that the text is your own subscription before confirming, so unrelated text isn’t added as a configuration.
Wait for the subscription to update and the server list to appear, then select a configuration and server and start the connection. The system may show a VPN connection request; this is the authorization needed for the app to establish a system network connection. Check the app name before allowing it. If the connection drops when the screen turns off, check whether the system restricts the client’s background activity. Only change settings to address an actual issue; there’s no need to adjust every system setting right after installation.
iOS: Get and import the client through the panel
Sign in to the panel in your browser and open the downloads section, then choose iOS. The option provides instructions based on whether your account has an active plan. An active, unexpired plan is required to access the App Store link. If the page says your plan doesn’t meet the requirements, return to the overview and check its status. Don’t look for installation files from unknown sources or use files intended for other platforms on iOS.
After getting the client, return to the panel and use the import option. Confirm that the system is about to open the right app. To import manually, find subscription or configuration management in the app, add your subscription link, save it, and update. Then choose a server, start the connection, and allow the VPN configuration when prompted. The in-app subscription and the system’s VPN authorization are separate steps. Complete both, then test access in the apps you use.
Verify cross-border access after connecting
Once the import is complete, choose a server location from the client’s current list and turn on the connection. First check that the right configuration is selected, the subscription updated successfully, and system permissions are allowed. Choose a location based on the service you need to use; there’s no need to try every option in the list. For coverage information, see the network details. The client’s current list shows the available options.
When the client shows that you’re connected, open the IP lookup tool to check your current exit IP. For comparison, note the result before connecting and refresh the page afterward. Whether the exit IP changes depends on the client’s routing settings. If the lookup page isn’t routed through the connection, the result may stay the same, so don’t rely on a single icon or lookup result alone.
Next, open the app you actually need, such as a work website, AI tool, or video service. Refresh the page and try a real task. A working network connection doesn’t mean the target service’s account, location, authorization, or payment requirements are met. If a site loads but a specific feature doesn’t work, first work out whether it’s a connection issue or a service requirement; don’t treat them as the same problem.
If the result isn’t as expected, first check that the client is still connected and that you selected the right configuration and server. Then check whether any other proxy or VPN tools are running at the same time. Try another server from the client’s list and verify again. If the issue persists, note your operating system, the client’s message, the affected app, and what you’ve tried, then report it through a panel support ticket. Before sharing a screenshot, hide your subscription link and account details.
Everyday use and ongoing maintenance
Once the connection works, everyday use usually means opening the client, selecting a configuration, and connecting to a server. You don’t need to paste the subscription again each time. If the server list changes or an update fails, return to the configuration page to update it, then check your plan status and remaining data in the panel. Don’t start by deleting the configuration whenever something goes wrong; keeping the error details often makes the cause easier to find.
To set up another device, sign in to the panel with the same account, get the client for that platform, and import your subscription. Unlimited devices can be connected at the same time, but each device may have different system permissions and routing settings. A working connection on one device doesn’t mean setup and authorization are complete on another. Follow this page to verify the new device separately and pinpoint where any issue occurs.
This guide covers everything you need to connect and verify the setup on your own. For configuration updates, split tunneling, renewal planning, and more detailed troubleshooting, continue with the beginner-to-advanced guide. To learn what a subscription link does, read the subscription link beginner’s guide. If the client says you’re connected but you’re not sure it’s working, follow the connection troubleshooting guide to check each step.