How to Set Up Hiddify on Android
A step-by-step guide to importing your NodeNow subscription URL into the Hiddify app and connecting to VPN intuitively.
Updated: Reflects latest updates | For: Android devices only | Time Required: About 2 minutes
Step 1 — Download and Install the Hiddify App
Open the Google Play Store on your Android smartphone to download, or click the link below to install.
Download Hiddify — Google Play Store
If you prefer to install directly via APK file, you can download it from the GitHub Releases page.
Step 2 — Copy Your NodeNow Subscription URL
You need a subscription URL to load the server list into Hiddify.
- Open a browser on your smartphone, visit twinnode.net, and log in.
- Go to the My Subscriptions menu.
- Tap the Copy Subscription (Universal) button to copy the subscription URL to your clipboard.
Security Notice
The subscription URL contains personal identifying information. Do not share it with others.
Step 3 — Add Subscription (Import)
- Open the installed Hiddify app and grant the requested permissions.
- Tap the + (Add) button in the upper right or center of the screen.
- Select Add from Clipboard — the subscription URL you copied will be automatically detected and added.
- Once the profile is added, tap the back button to return to the main screen.
Step 4 — Connect to VPN
Everything is ready.
- Tap the large central circle button (Connect/Tap to Connect) in the center of the main screen.
- When the Android VPN connection permission request appears, tap Confirm.
- When the button changes to an active state and a key icon appears in the top status bar, the connection is complete.
You can also manually select a specific country and server node from the Proxies tab at the bottom of the app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. A "File may be harmful" warning appears when downloading the APK. This is a standard Android warning for apps downloaded outside the Play Store. Hiddify is open source and safe. Click "Download anyway" to proceed.
Q. The app crashes immediately after launching. You may have installed an APK version that doesn't match your CPU architecture. The latest Android phones are 64-bit, so try installing the arm64-v8a version.
Q. Internet disconnects when the screen locks. Battery optimization is terminating Hiddify in the background. Go to Settings > Apps > Hiddify and set Battery usage to "Unrestricted".
Q. A permission error occurs when tapping "Add from clipboard". Android 13/14 and above require explicit permission for apps to read the clipboard. Allow Clipboard access in the popup or system settings.
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