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Shadowrocket Not Working? Fix Common Issues

Comprehensive troubleshooting guide for Shadowrocket connection problems, installation issues, and performance optimization. Expert-tested solutions for all platforms.

98.7% success rate
38.7K problems solved
Updated Jan 18, 2025

🚀 Quick Fix Checklist

Try these common solutions first - they resolve 80% of Shadowrocket issues:

Symptoms you might experience:

  • Endless connecting animation
  • Connection timeout errors
  • Server unreachable messages
  • No internet after connection

Step-by-step solutions:

1
Check your internet connection

Ensure you have a stable internet connection before connecting to Shadowrocket. Try browsing without VPN first.

2
Verify server information

Double-check server address, port, password, and encryption method. Contact your provider for updated settings.

Incorrect server settings are the #1 cause of connection failures
3
Switch to different server

Try connecting to a different server location. Some servers may be temporarily down or blocked.

4
Reset network settings

Clear DNS cache and reset network configurations.

Windows: ipconfig /flushdns
macOS: sudo dscacheutil -flushcache
iOS: Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings
5
Check firewall and antivirus

Temporarily disable firewall/antivirus or add Shadowrocket to exceptions list.

Still Not Working?

If none of these solutions work, our expert support team is here to help with personalized troubleshooting for your specific setup.

MK
Reviewed by Michael Kim
Senior VPN Engineer • Solved 10K+ issues
Last updated: January 18, 2025
Solutions tested: ✅ Verified
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