Official Manual / Installation and Downloads
Choose how to get Shadowrocket for your device, then check the system requirements. Get it from the App Store on iPhone / iPad, or use an installation package from this site on Mac / Windows / Android / Linux.
Current version v2.2.92 · iPhone / iPad: $2.99 once on the App Store; Mac, Windows, Android and Linux editions are free
01 / Choose platform and architecture
Device detection moves the card for your current platform to the front, but does not identify your Mac chip. Check your device architecture before downloading. If you are preparing an installation file for another device, choose that device's platform card.
iPhone / iPad cost $2.99 once on the App Store; Mac / Windows / Android / Linux are free. Desktop and Android installation packages are not code-signed. Read the system permission guidance below before installing for the first time.
$2.99 once. Get Shadowrocket for iPhone / iPad from the App Store; Mac / Windows / Android / Linux editions are free. Before paying, check the product name, developer and App ID. One purchase is shared between iPhone and iPad using the same Apple ID.
System requirements: iOS / iPadOS 13.0 or later, as listed on the App Store page. If the product page says your device is incompatible, follow that notice rather than relying only on the reference requirements on this page.
Free. Mac has separate packages for Apple silicon and Intel; Windows / Android / Linux are also free. iPhone / iPad cost $2.99 once on the App Store. Choose the package for your chip; do not rely on browser detection instead of checking.
System requirements: macOS 12 or later. Download the corresponding .dmg, open it, drag Shadowrocket to Applications, then launch it from the Applications folder. If macOS blocks it the first time, follow the steps in the system installation prompts section.
Not sure which to choose? Open About This Mac and check Chip / Processor.
Free. Use the installation package from this site for Windows; Mac / Android / Linux are also free. iPhone / iPad cost $2.99 once on the App Store. Wait for the download to finish before running the installer; do not mistake a temporary browser download file for a complete package.
System architecture: 64-bit x64; the installation file is .exe. Check System type under Settings → System → About. If SmartScreen appears the first time you run the file, check its source before following the steps below.
Free. Use the installation package from this site for Android; Mac / Windows / Linux are also free. iPhone / iPad cost $2.99 once on the App Store. When the download is complete, open the file from your browser's downloads and allow installation for the browser you used, as prompted by the system.
System architecture: arm64; the installation file is .apk and is suitable for most phones and tablets released in recent years. If the system reports an architecture incompatibility, check your device information first. If the download cannot continue in WeChat, follow the prompt to open this page in your system browser.
Free. Linux offers three package formats; Mac / Windows / Android are also free. iPhone / iPad cost $2.99 once on the App Store. Choose a format for your distribution. You do not need to install through a package manager and run the AppImage at the same time.
System architecture: x86_64. Choose .deb for Debian / Ubuntu and .rpm for Fedora / openSUSE. Other distributions can use AppImage; add execute permission first. Actual operation still depends on the distribution environment and required system components.
02 / First launch
The desktop and Android installation packages from this site are not code-signed, so the system may block them the first time you open them. Follow these steps only for files confirmed to come from this site's download path. If the source is unknown, the download is incomplete, or the prompt differs, stop and check again.
| Platform and prompt | Steps | Limitations |
|---|---|---|
| Windows “Windows protected your PC” |
In the Microsoft Defender SmartScreen window, select “More info.” Confirm the current file, select “Run anyway,” and continue through the setup wizard. | If “Run anyway” is unavailable, a system or organization policy may restrict this action. Check device management settings first; do not disable overall security protection just to run the installer. |
| macOS “Cannot verify developer” |
Try opening the app once, then go to System Settings → Privacy & Security. Find the corresponding blocked app entry, select “Open Anyway,” and confirm as prompted. | Move the app to Applications first. Button locations may differ between macOS versions; confirm that the blocked app is Shadowrocket. |
| macOS App reported as “damaged” |
Confirm that the app came from this site and is in Applications, then run this command in Terminal: xattr -cr /Applications/Shadowrocket.appOpen it again afterward. |
The command removes extended attributes from this app only. If the app is elsewhere, move it to the correct folder first; do not broaden the command's scope. |
| Android “Allow unknown apps” |
Open the .apk from your downloads and go to the settings page shown in the prompt. Enable “Allow from this source” or “Install unknown apps” for the current browser, then return to the installation. | Grant permission only to the app used to open the file. Wording differs by device manufacturer. After installation, you can return to the same settings page and revoke the permission. |
| Linux AppImage cannot run |
Open a terminal in the file's directory, run chmod +x ./Shadowrocket.AppImage, then run ./Shadowrocket.AppImage. |
The command uses an example local filename. Replace it with the actual downloaded filename before running. Type the beginning of the name and press Tab to complete it and avoid capitalization mistakes. |
| Linux Install .deb or .rpm |
Debian / Ubuntu: sudo apt install ./filename.debFedora: sudo dnf install ./filename.rpmopenSUSE: sudo zypper install ./filename.rpm |
Replace the filename in the command with the actual downloaded filename and run it from that directory. If the package manager reports a dependency issue, read the specific error first; do not mix packages from other distributions. |
Allowing installation and granting connection permissions are separate steps. After installation, a system network permission prompt may appear when the client first establishes a connection. Check the app name in the prompt before proceeding. A successful installation only means the app can open; it does not mean a server has been added or a connection established.
03 / iPhone and iPad only
The app is not available in the mainland China store. The country or region associated with your Apple ID determines which store you see; device language, browser language and physical location do not change this setting. If you cannot find the app, check the region on your purchasing account, then confirm that you opened the product page linked on this site.
The App Store button on this page points to the same Shadowrocket product page. If the page asks you to switch stores, read the system prompt and confirm which purchasing account you are using. Do not assume that an app with a similar name in search results is the same product.
Whether you can change regions depends on your account status and system requirements; this page cannot guarantee the outcome. Check the local price shown in the store before purchasing: the US App Store price for iPhone / iPad is $2.99 once; Mac / Windows / Android / Linux are free.
04 / Name, icon and product ID
This is the Shadowrocket official website and manual. Before paying on iPhone / iPad, check the three details below. For computers and Android, use the installation package path under /dl/ on this site. Do not judge the source by a search title or filename alone.
A blue-purple outlined rocket on a white background; the product name is Shadowrocket.
The icon is only the first clue. On the product details page, also check the developer name and product ID. Confirm all three before proceeding with a purchase.
The developer is Shadow Launch Technology Limited, and the App ID is 932747118. The product number at the end of the store link on this page matches. Do not rely on a search ad title instead of the product details.
iPhone / iPad cost $2.99 once on the App Store; Mac / Windows / Android / Linux are free. An identically named listing shown as free in the App Store is an imitation and is not the same as the free editions for other platforms provided on this site.
Mac / Windows / Android / Linux editions are free. Use only addresses under /dl/shadowrocket/ on this site for installation packages. After downloading in your browser, check the download history to confirm that the file came from the corresponding button on this page. Shadowrocket is a closed-source commercial application; verify it by its official download path and product information, not by promotional wording added to a filename.
05 / New device and reinstallation
The iPhone / iPad purchase is associated with the Apple ID used at the time. iPhone / iPad cost $2.99 once on the App Store; restore it with the same purchasing account without paying again. Mac / Windows / Android / Linux are free; download the corresponding package again when you change devices.
One purchase is shared between iPhone and iPad using the same Apple ID. If a payment button still appears, check the account signed in under Media & Purchases and review your purchase history before paying again.
Reinstalling the app restores the client only. Whether servers, subscriptions and Config are retained depends on how they were saved and backed up. Before changing devices, record what each configuration is for and keep any content you need in a location you control.
Subscription links may contain access credentials; do not include them in public screenshots or shared records. If your new device does not show your previous server list, get your own subscription from your service provider or reimport your backed-up server details. Back up your data before reinstalling on a computer or Android device as well.
06 / Cost and connection requirements
The iPhone / iPad purchase is for use of the client, with no monthly client fee. The US price is $2.99; other storefronts show prices in local currency. Mac (Apple silicon and Intel) / Windows / Android / Linux editions are free. These prices are for the Shadowrocket client and do not include server or network services.
This site does not provide, sell or recommend nodes or subscriptions. On every platform, you need to import your own subscription or server details; get subscriptions from your service provider. If no usable server has been added to Home after payment or download, turning on the connection switch will not supply the missing connection details.
After installation, check the server list in Home. To enter details manually, use Add Server; manage subscriptions through Subscribe in Config. Once the details are complete, choose Config / Proxy / Direct in Global Routing according to your needs. Config routes traffic according to its rules, while Proxy and Direct select proxy and direct connection modes. Switching modes does not fix incorrect credentials.
07 / Download FAQ
First distinguish between download channels, system blocks and app configuration. The questions below cover the installation process on this page. If the app opens but cannot connect, continue by checking your server details and rules.
Yes. Mac (Apple silicon and Intel), Windows, Android and Linux editions are free; choose an installation package from this site. iPhone / iPad are $2.99 once on the App Store. After installation, import your own subscription or server details.
Open About This Mac from the Apple menu. Choose the Apple silicon version if it shows Chip and an Apple chip name; choose the Intel version if it shows an Intel processor. Mac requires macOS 12 or later. Do not choose based only on the computer's appearance or purchase year.
First confirm that the file came from this site's /dl/shadowrocket/ path. The installation package is not code-signed. If SmartScreen says “Windows protected your PC,” select “More info,” then “Run anyway.” If Windows offers no option to proceed or the device is managed by an organization, check the management policy first; do not disable overall security protection.
The app is not available in the mainland China store. The country or region set for your Apple ID determines which store you can see. Check it under Apple ID, Media & Purchases, and View Account in Settings. Whether you can change regions depends on your account status and the on-screen instructions.
On iPhone / iPad, sign in with the Apple ID used for the original purchase, then redownload it from Account and Purchased in the App Store. One purchase is shared between iPhone and iPad using the same Apple ID. iPhone / iPad cost $2.99 once; Mac / Windows / Android / Linux are free, and you can download the corresponding package again when you change devices.
Yes. Both iPhone and iPad get the app from the same App Store product page. Refer to the App Store page for the system requirements. The reference requirement listed on this page is iOS / iPadOS 13.0 or later. iPhone / iPad cost $2.99 once; Mac / Windows / Android / Linux are free.