Where do you get a subscription URL?
The subscription URL comes from your proxy service provider dashboard or purchase page. It is not created by Clash and should be kept private.
Read answerSubscription & Profiles
These answers explain subscription URLs, remote profiles, node lists, provider updates, profile overwrites, plan status and import status messages.
Subscription & Profile Issues
Fix subscription URLs, remote profiles, empty node lists, update failures, plan state, overwritten profiles and local YAML imports.
How do you import a subscription into a Clash client?
Import the provider URL as a remote profile, not as plain text inside a local YAML file. After import, update the profile and confirm that proxy groups and nodes are populated.
Read answerWhy are there no nodes after importing a subscription?
No nodes after import usually points to an expired URL, unsupported format, provider status message, incomplete conversion or a profile that contains rules but no usable proxies.
Read answerHow often should you update a subscription profile?
Update the profile whenever nodes disappear, rules feel stale, traffic status changes, or the provider announces updates. Avoid editing managed remote profiles directly.
Read answerWhat if the subscription URL is invalid or cannot be saved?
An invalid subscription URL may contain missing protocol, copied whitespace, expired tokens, unsupported characters or a provider page URL instead of the raw subscription endpoint.
Read answerWhat if the client says the subscription format is unsupported?
An unsupported format means the client cannot parse the provider response. Use a compatible client, ask the provider for a Clash/Mihomo format, or use a trusted converter.
Read answerHow do you import a local YAML profile?
A local YAML profile can be imported directly when you own the configuration. Validate indentation, keep a backup, and remember that local files will not automatically receive provider-side updates unless providers are configured.
Read answerCan you import multiple subscriptions at the same time?
Multiple subscriptions can be imported when the client supports multiple profiles, but only one active profile or merged configuration usually controls routing at a time.
Read answerWhat happens when a plan expires or traffic is used up?
When a plan expires or traffic is used up, the provider may return a status message instead of a usable profile, remove nodes or reject updates. The client cannot fix account status by itself.
Read answerWhat do 401, 403 or 404 subscription update status messages mean?
401, 403 and 404 update status messages usually mean the URL is unauthorized, forbidden, expired, revoked or typed incorrectly. Recopy the provider URL before changing client settings.
Read answerWhy did custom nodes or rules disappear after updating a subscription?
Custom nodes or rules disappear after profile update because remote subscriptions overwrite the managed profile. Put local customizations in supported override, mixin or parser features when the client provides them.
Read answerWhen do you need subscription conversion?
Subscription conversion is needed when the provider format does not match the client. Use it only with trusted tools because converters can see the subscription URL.
Read answerHow should Clash subscription conversion and Sub-Store be used?
Only convert when the provider lacks the target format, and protect the subscription URL first.
Read guideWhat if Clash Verge Rev subscription import fails?
Check URL completeness, format, plan state, profile update and logs in order.
Read guideHow do you troubleshoot OpenClash subscription import?
Router setups need network, core, DNS and format checks before advanced modes.
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