1. Site scope and service boundaries
This is the Shadowrocket official site and manual, with guidance on obtaining the client, using its interface, understanding rules, and troubleshooting. Shadowrocket is closed-source commercial software. This manual covers software configuration and use; it is not a contract for network services.
This site does not provide, sell, or recommend servers or subscriptions. The guides assume you already have your own subscription or server details; contact your service provider to obtain them. A one-time client purchase does not include a network plan. Client purchase costs do not cover servers, bandwidth, or subscription services.
2. Availability and pricing
The iPhone and iPad version is available on the App Store for a one-time US price of $2.99. Check the App Store listing for purchase details, local currency pricing, and system requirements. The Mac, Windows, Android, and Linux versions are free. Before purchasing, check the store listing, account region, and displayed payment terms.
iPhone and iPad users can visit the Shadowrocket App Store page to verify the developer, Shadow Launch Technology Limited, the official icon, and app ID 932747118. Installers for other platforms are distributed only through the /dl/shadowrocket/ path on this site; see the download guide. Mac versions are available for Apple silicon and Intel. Choose the version that matches your device’s processor.
3. Guide accuracy and scope
Guides reflect the interface and procedures available when they were written. Software updates, system differences, and device permissions may change menu locations, option names, or results. We work to keep the information accurate, but cannot guarantee that every instruction will always apply to every device. If something differs, refer to the interface on your device, system prompts, and relevant sections of the manual.
Rule snippets and example domains illustrate syntax; they are not complete, ready-to-use configurations. Before copying them, check the matching order and how policy names interact with your existing rules. Connection results also depend on server status, network conditions, and configuration parameters. Examples do not guarantee availability, speed, or a stable connection.
4. Installation and configuration responsibilities
Desktop and Android installers are not code-signed, so your system may block them the first time you install or open them. First confirm that the file came from this site’s download page and that it matches your platform and architecture. Then follow the installation guidance to address Windows SmartScreen, macOS security prompts, or Android’s “Install unknown apps” permission. Do not dismiss warnings about files from unknown sources, or leave system protection disabled just to install the app.
Before editing Config, importing Subscribe, or changing Global Routing, back up your existing configuration and note important settings. Do not share subscription links, QR codes, or logs containing credentials. You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to use your servers and configurations and for complying with applicable laws, network policies, and service agreements. Troubleshoot problems caused by incorrect settings, overwritten configurations, or server issues according to their specific cause.
5. External links and troubleshooting
The App Store link on this site takes you to the product page. Once you leave this site, App Store rules apply to the page, transactions, refunds, and account matters. We cannot control changes to the App Store page or its decisions. Linking to it does not guarantee all content on the third-party platform.
If a guide does not match the interface, an import fails, or a connection behaves unexpectedly, first check the FAQ and setup guide, then verify your device, steps, and error messages. This disclaimer does not exclude or limit liability where applicable law prohibits such exclusion or limitation, or affect rights you have under applicable law. Any revisions will be posted on this page.