Choose how to get the app for your device, then follow the instructions below to install it. Import your existing subscription or server details after installation.
Current version v2.2.92 · Mac, Windows, Android and Linux versions are free; iPhone / iPad: $2.99 one-time on the App Store
iPhone / iPad: $2.99 one-time on the App Store; Mac, Windows, Android and Linux: free. The current-device suggestion only affects sorting; you can still choose another platform manually.
$2.99 one-time through the App Store. Mac, Windows, Android and Linux versions are free. An iPhone and iPad using the same purchasing account share one purchase. Before paying, check the app name, developer and App ID.
System requirements: iOS / iPadOS 13.0 or later, as listed on the App Store page. Check the compatibility, local-currency price and download availability shown in the store before purchasing.
Free. Installers are available for Apple Silicon and Intel. iPhone / iPad: $2.99 one-time on the App Store; Windows, Android and Linux are also free. The two Mac installers are for different processor architectures; choose based on the processor, not the device's appearance or purchase year.
System requirements: macOS 12 or later. Open the downloaded dmg, drag Shadowrocket to Applications, then launch it from the Applications folder. If you see a warning the first time you open it, follow the Installation and System Approval section.
Not sure which to choose? Open About This Mac and check Chip / Processor. Choose the first option for Apple Silicon and the second for Intel.
Free. This site provides a 64-bit .exe installer. iPhone / iPad: $2.99 one-time on the App Store; Mac, Android and Linux are also free. When the download finishes, run the installer, confirm the installation location and follow the wizard. Do not treat an incomplete temporary download as an installer.
System and architecture: 64-bit Windows. Check System type under Settings → System → About. If SmartScreen appears, verify the download source first, then follow the steps below.
Free. This site provides an arm64 .apk for most mainstream Android phones and tablets from recent years. iPhone / iPad: $2.99 one-time on the App Store; Mac, Windows and Linux are also free. After downloading, open the file from the browser's downloads list. If prompted, allow installation for the browser you are currently using only.
System and architecture: Android arm64. If the installer is incompatible, first check the device architecture and whether the file downloaded completely. If this page is open in WeChat and the download does not start, follow the prompt to continue in the system browser.
Free. Choose deb, rpm or AppImage for your distribution. iPhone / iPad: $2.99 one-time on the App Store; Mac, Windows and Android are also free. Use .deb for Debian / Ubuntu, .rpm for Fedora / openSUSE, or AppImage for other distributions.
System and architecture: x86_64. amd64 in a package name also indicates this architecture. Install deb and rpm packages with a package manager; for AppImage, first add execute permission, then launch it as a regular user.
Installers for Mac, Windows, Android and Linux hosted on this site are not code-signed, so the first launch may trigger a source confirmation or system warning. First confirm that you downloaded the file using the corresponding button on this page, then follow the system prompts. Approve only files whose source you have confirmed; do not disable system-wide security features just to install the app. If your device is managed by a company, school or other organization, an administrator may control these options.
The command examples below use instructional filenames without version numbers. Before running a command, go to the actual download folder and use the full filename shown in your file manager. Put filenames containing spaces in quotation marks. Do not process other files in the folder, and do not repeat a command if you are unsure of its target path.
| Platform and prompt | Steps | Check after completion |
|---|---|---|
| Windows “Windows protected your PC” |
In the Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prompt, click “More info,” verify the app, then select “Run anyway” and continue with the installation wizard. If the option is unavailable, check whether an organizational policy applies. | Open Shadowrocket from the Start menu. If you see a warning that the file is damaged or the download is incomplete, download it again from this page rather than repeatedly running the same problematic file. |
| macOS “Cannot verify developer” |
Move the app to Applications and try opening it once. Then go to System Settings → Privacy & Security and select “Open Anyway” in the relevant warning, confirming as prompted by the system. | Return to Applications and launch the app. Button locations may differ between macOS versions; check the app name in the prompt. |
| macOS “Damaged” warning |
After confirming that the app came from this site and is in Applications, run the following in Terminal: |
Open Shadowrocket again. If it still will not launch, check whether the installer matches an Apple Silicon or Intel processor. |
| Android “Allow installation of unknown apps” |
Follow the installation prompt to open permission settings, enable “Allow from this source” for the browser in use, return to the downloads list and open the .apk again. The setting name may vary slightly between devices. | You can turn off the browser's installation permission after installation. When connecting later, confirm the network connection request as prompted by the system; installation permission and connection permission are separate. |
| Linux AppImage Execute permission missing |
Go to the download directory and use the actual filename: |
If it still will not launch, check the specific error in Terminal to distinguish a runtime dependency issue from a permission issue. |
| Linux deb / rpm Package manager installation |
For Debian / Ubuntu, use: |
Wait for the package manager to finish handling dependencies, then launch from the application menu. Do not install multiple formats to try to resolve the same error. |
This section covers App Store access on iPhone / iPad only. The app is not available in the mainland China storefront; the country or region associated with your Apple ID determines which storefront you see. Changing the device language, changing the displayed device region or searching for the app name again does not change the storefront region of your purchasing account. First check which account is actually used for Media & Purchases, then determine why the product page is unavailable.
Whether you can change regions depends on the account status and Apple's current requirements; an immediate change is not guaranteed for every account. If you encounter balance, pending order or Family Sharing restrictions, review the reason shown on the page instead of repeatedly submitting inconsistent details. Before changing regions just to find an app, consider how this may affect existing purchases and subscriptions.
After opening the App Store button on this page, check the app name and developer again; do not judge by the icon's position in search results alone. iPhone / iPad costs $2.99 one-time in the US storefront, with other storefronts displaying local currencies; Mac, Windows, Android and Linux versions are free and downloaded from this site. If the store says the app is incompatible, use the system requirements listed on the product page and check the device system before proceeding.
On the iPhone / iPad App Store product page, first check that the app name is Shadowrocket, then verify the developer, Shadow Launch Technology Limited. The App ID is 932747118; you can confirm it at the end of the product page URL. The official icon is a rocket with a blue-purple outline on a white background. The icon below uses the official artwork. Check all three details rather than relying on a similar-looking name alone.
Shadow Launch Technology Limited
App Store ID · 932747118
The App Store price for iPhone / iPad is $2.99 one-time; Mac, Windows, Android and Linux versions are free. Therefore, a same-name listing shown as free in the App Store is an imitation; do not apply the free pricing for other platforms to the iPhone / iPad store listing. Redownloading from the store may show a cloud button, which indicates a previous purchase and is different from a free price on an unpurchased listing.
For computers and Android, use the buttons on this page; all installer paths are under /dl/shadowrocket/ on this site. Do not use installers from unknown sources or files that have been modified. Dynamic version information helps identify the current site-hosted installer. For iPhone / iPad, refer to the App Store product page for the version and updates; a difference between the two listings alone does not mean installation failed.
The two images below are official App Store screenshots to help locate Home and Add Server. Fields, groups and content shown in the screenshots are illustrative and are not server details provided by this site. Before importing information, the SERVER group may differ from the screenshots. Layouts may also change between versions, so use the interface labels as a guide; every row does not need to match exactly.
For first-time use, open Add Server from Home and select the appropriate Type for your details. Do not assume the field order in the screenshots applies to every protocol. If you already have a subscription, import it using the Subscribe workflow. After saving, return to Home, select a server and set Global Routing. See the first connection guide for the full connection process; this page covers getting and installing the app, not configuration.
iPhone / iPad: $2.99 one-time on the App Store; one purchase is shared by both device types using the same purchasing account, and redownloading does not require another payment. Mac, Windows, Android and Linux versions are free and can be downloaded again from this site on a new device. Restoring the app and restoring configuration are separate: the store record provides eligibility to download the app, while your subscriptions, servers and rule configurations must be saved and imported separately.
If the product page still shows a purchase price, do not confirm another payment yet. Check whether you are signed in to a different Media & Purchases account, whether the storefront region has changed, and whether the original purchase was completed. The payment record, App Store purchase history and current account should correspond. Having had the app on a device before does not by itself prove that the current account owns that purchase.
Before restoring, keep configuration details that you can import again, but do not post configurations containing personal subscription URLs or server credentials on public pages. Connection authorization from the old device will not automatically transfer to the new one; the first time you enable a connection, confirm the system prompt on the new device. If your server details are no longer valid, check them with your original service provider rather than repeatedly deleting and reinstalling the client.
First save your configuration on the old device, then choose an installer with the correct architecture for the new device. After installation, import the configuration, select a server and test it; process the old device's data only after confirming everything works. Use the same approach when updating desktop and Android versions: save your configuration, quit the running app, then update using the new installer on this page. App updates for iPhone / iPad are managed by the App Store.
The US storefront price is $2.99; other storefronts display local currencies, and the final amount is shown on the purchase confirmation page. This is a one-time app purchase, not a monthly client fee. An iPhone and iPad using the same purchasing account share one purchase. Mac, Windows, Android and Linux versions are free.
Get the installer for these platforms from this site; an iPhone / iPad purchase is not required to install them. iPhone / iPad is still obtained through the App Store for $2.99 one-time. These two options apply to different platforms and do not make server access eligibility interchangeable.
If no server is available after installation, it usually means configuration has not been imported, not that another paid download step is missing. Before importing, check that your details are complete. When entering them manually, check Type, Host, Port and the corresponding authentication fields; if you have a subscription, check that its link is still valid. Do not paste personal subscription URLs into public comments or screenshots.
Check downloading, installation, importing and connecting separately. If a file will not download, check the browser and local network first; if the app will not open, see the installation approval section; if it opens but has no server, check the import; if a server is present but inaccessible, check the connection test and rules. Troubleshooting by stage helps avoid repeatedly reinstalling the app when the configuration is the problem. See the FAQ and iPhone / iPad App Store guide for more information.
Check the device, architecture and download source first, then address purchase records or system prompts.
Yes. Mac, Windows, Android and Linux versions are free; get the installer from the corresponding platform card on this page. iPhone / iPad: $2.99 one-time on the App Store. All platforms require importing your own subscription or server details.
Open About This Mac from the Apple menu. Choose the Apple Silicon version if the Chip field shows Apple Silicon; choose the Intel version if the Processor field shows Intel. This page does not automatically detect a Mac's chip from the browser.
First, confirm that the file came from a download button on this site. When “Windows protected your PC” appears, click “More info,” then select “Run anyway.” If the device is managed by an organization and the option is unavailable, contact the administrator; do not change organizational policies.
This app is not available in the mainland China storefront. Check the country or region for the Apple ID used with Media & Purchases, and use the App Store product page on this site to check availability. The device's language and region settings do not change the storefront region of the account.
After the $2.99 one-time App Store purchase, the same purchasing account can redownload the app from Purchased; iPhone and iPad share one purchase. Mac, Windows, Android and Linux versions are free and can simply be downloaded again on a new device. Restoring the app does not automatically restore subscriptions or configurations.
Yes. iPhone / iPad: $2.99 one-time on the App Store; Mac, Windows, Android and Linux versions are free. The iPhone / iPad system requirement is iOS / iPadOS 13.0 or later, as listed on the App Store page.