Shadowrocket
Official App Download Guide

App Store content depends on the account used for Media & Purchases, not just your device’s current location or system language. After you tap the product page button on this page, the storefront in the web address may differ from the one opened on your device. Check the account, price, and purchase prompts shown in the App Store itself. Seeing the product information on the web does not guarantee that your current account can complete the purchase.

How to check your account’s country or region

1. Open Settings on your device, tap the Apple ID account area at the top, and confirm that you’re viewing your own account.
2. Go to Media & Purchases and select View Account. If prompted to verify your identity, complete the process in the system interface.
3. Open Country/Region to check the region associated with your account. To learn how to change it, continue to Change Country or Region on that page.
4. Return to the App Store and check the account page and product page purchase details to make sure you’re using the intended account.

Changing your region is not simply a display setting. Your account balance, existing subscriptions, Family Sharing status, and payment method may affect whether you can make the change. Follow the conditions shown on the system page at the time. This guide explains where to find the settings but cannot guarantee that your account can change regions. If you see a restriction, read the message and address the relevant account requirements instead of repeatedly submitting the same request.

If you’ve already purchased the app, first look for the purchase under the original account before considering changes to another account. The account used for iCloud may differ from the one used for Media & Purchases, so seeing the same name at the top of Settings is not enough to confirm. Make a note of which of your Apple IDs you use for the purchase so you can find the app on another device later.

On your iPhone, open the App Store product page using the button on this page. First verify the three official listing details, then check the compatibility information. Use your own Apple ID and follow the App Store prompts to confirm the purchase. The store displays the purchase amount, payment method, and any account verification requirements. After confirming, wait for installation to finish and tap Open to launch Shadowrocket. If the download stalls, note the App Store message rather than looking for payment options in the app settings.

When you first open the app, take a moment to identify the Home screen, then prepare your existing subscription or server details. Get your subscription link from your service provider; its validity period, access credentials, and server details are provided by the service provider and are not generated by purchasing the app. If you already have a subscription link, continue to the Subscribe import guide. If you have details for a single server, enter them in the fields for the appropriate Type under Add Server.

System permission on your first connection

When you first try to connect, the system may ask for permission to add a VPN configuration. This is a system step that lets the app create the relevant network configuration; it is not another purchase. Confirm that the request was initiated by the Shadowrocket app you just opened, read the prompt, and follow the system steps. If your device passcode or identity verification is required, complete it in the system authorization screen. Don’t enter your device passcode in the Password field under Add Server.

If you haven’t granted permission yet, you can return to check your server details and try connecting again. Successful installation, system authorization, and server availability are three separate checks: opening the app only confirms that installation is complete. Connecting also depends on your existing service details, current network, and Global Routing settings. Follow the first-use guide to check each step, rather than changing several options at once and making the cause harder to identify.

If you bought Shadowrocket on iPhone, first open the account page in the App Store on your iPad and check that the Apple ID used for Media & Purchases is the one used for the original purchase. Then look for Shadowrocket under Purchased. If you find the original purchase, use the redownload option to install it; you don’t need to make a new purchase just because you’re using an iPad. If the page still shows a price, pause and check the account and purchase history first.

The wider display on iPad may arrange lists and settings differently from iPhone. Use interface labels such as Home, Config, Add Server, and Settings to find what you need instead of relying on fixed screenshot coordinates. Interpret server fields according to the selected Type. Seeing more content on a larger screen doesn’t mean you need to enter parameters that aren’t relevant to your protocol.

Keep purchase eligibility separate from configuration on your device. After installing Shadowrocket on iPad, check whether your existing servers, subscription, and Config are ready. Seeing the app on the Home Screen doesn’t mean your data has been restored. If you need to import your setup, use a subscription link or configuration backup you saved yourself. Verify the connection on the new device before deciding whether to remove data from the old one.

Redownload the app from the App Store

1. Open the App Store on your new device and go to your account page. Make sure you’re signed in with the Apple ID used to purchase Shadowrocket.
2. Go to Purchased and find Shadowrocket. The section name may differ between system versions; use the label shown on your account page.
3. Select the redownload option for Shadowrocket and wait for installation to finish before opening the app.
4. Check your existing configuration, import the subscription or server details you saved, then test the connection.

If you can’t find the purchase, first check whether you’ve switched the account used for Media & Purchases. Then check your purchase history and current storefront availability. Don’t rely on the price button in search results as the only way to tell whether restoration worked. The account that made the original purchase is the one whose purchase history to check; seeing the app icon in a device backup doesn’t mean the current purchasing account owns it.

Reinstalling the app doesn’t restore all your data

The App Store handles app access and purchase eligibility; it won’t recreate your service provider’s subscription link. Before changing devices, save your subscription details securely and back up Config and server parameters as needed. Keep links and configurations that contain access credentials somewhere you control, and don’t post them in public screenshots, reviews, or shared documents. A server display name alone usually isn’t enough to re-enter the fields needed to connect.

After importing your setup on the new device, check that your servers are present, then verify Global Routing and the current Config. Don’t delete data from the old device until you’ve confirmed that the new one can connect; the old setup can help you compare details. For more on subscriptions, individual servers, and configuration files, see the subscription and server management guide and restore the type of data you actually saved.

Whether Family Sharing applies depends on the eligibility shown on the App Store page and in your family account. Family Sharing purchase access is different from an individual account’s purchase history, and it doesn’t mean the app’s server configuration will be shared. If you see an eligibility or region message, check the App Store account first instead of paying again to work around it.