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Detailed Clash Verge Tutorial for macOS

1. APP Download and Installation

Download Clash Verge

Click here to go to the macOS download page

  1. Download from the navigation bar on our website
  2. Or find the download link on the relevant website

Install Clash Verge

  1. Double-click the downloaded dmg file
  2. Follow the prompt to drag it to the Applications folder
  3. After installation, open the app from Launchpad
  4. If prompted as non-AppStore, click "Open"

Install Clash Verge LaunchpadContinue to open Clash Verge

2. Import Subscription and Usage

Import Subscription from Website and Select Subscription File

  1. On the homepage, click "One-click Import", select the Clash/Verge button, and click Import
  2. In Clash Verge, click the "Subscription" option on the left, and click the name on the right to select the subscription

One-click Import SubscriptionSelect Subscription Config File

Select Node and Mode, Turn on Proxy Switch

  1. In Clash Verge, click the "Proxy" option on the left, select the node you want to use (do not choose auto, manually select a region)
  2. Select "Rule" as the proxy mode at the top right
  3. Click the "Settings" option on the left, click "Set as System Proxy", and turn on the main switch of the APP!

Select NodeTurn on Proxy Main Switch

Test Node Availability in Browser

  1. Open Chrome browser
  2. Enter youtube.com to see if it can be opened.

Test Node

3. Common Issues and Solutions

System Proxy Settings

  1. Proxy mode selection:
    • Global Mode: All traffic goes through proxy, not recommended, may cause issues!!!
    • Rule Mode: Traffic routing based on rules, strongly recommended!!!
    • Direct Mode: No proxy

Connection Issues

  • Check if subscription has expired
  • Check if traffic is below 0
  • Check if proxy switch is turned on
  • For Chrome, check if there are conflicting extensions like Google Assistant, Omega, XXX proxy, etc.
  • For Firefox, check if it's using system proxy

Basic Settings

First Launch

  1. Open Clash Verge.app
  2. Find the Clash Verge icon in the menu bar
  3. Click the icon and select "Preferences"

Import Configuration

  1. Click on the "Profiles" tab on the left
  2. Click the "+" button to add a configuration
  3. Enter the subscription link
  4. Click "OK" to save

System Proxy Settings

  1. Select "System Proxy" in the preferences
  2. Choose a proxy mode:
    • Global Mode: All traffic goes through the proxy
    • Rule Mode: Traffic is routed according to rules
    • Direct Mode: No proxy is used

Advanced Features

Rule Settings

  1. Edit rules in the configuration page
  2. Add custom rules:
    DOMAIN-SUFFIX,google.com,Proxy
    DOMAIN-KEYWORD,facebook,Proxy
    IP-CIDR,192.168.1.0/24,DIRECT

Policy Group Configuration

  1. Create policy groups
  2. Set up load balancing
  3. Configure fallback options
  4. Set up automatic speed testing

Port Settings

  1. Modify HTTP port
  2. Modify SOCKS port
  3. Set port range
  4. Configure port forwarding

Common Issues and Solutions

Connection Problems

  • Check if proxy nodes are available
  • Confirm system proxy settings
  • Check logs for troubleshooting

Performance Optimization

  • Adjust memory usage
  • Optimize rule matching
  • Configure DNS settings

Security Settings

  • Set access password
  • Configure IP whitelist
  • Enable TLS encryption