Before You Begin
Clash Verge Rev is a Windows desktop interface for managing a proxy configuration and controlling the Mihomo network core. Installing the application gives you the client; it does not provide a proxy subscription, server access, or working nodes. You must obtain a compatible profile and valid connection details separately from a provider you trust.
This guide walks through a fresh installation on a Windows 10 PC, from choosing the installer to checking that the application opens correctly. The steps focus on the ordinary desktop setup first. You do not need to enable TUN mode, change system-wide proxy settings, or edit YAML just to install the program.
What You Will Need
A supported Windows 10 computer, permission to install desktop software, an installer obtained from a trusted source, and—if you want to test a connection—a separate Clash-compatible profile with working nodes.
Before downloading, check whether Windows 10 is fully updated and whether your computer uses a standard x64 processor or an ARM-based processor. Most Windows PCs use x64, but a device with an ARM processor may require a different build. Choose the installer that matches the device rather than selecting a file based only on its name or size.
Also distinguish the application from the service you plan to use. Clash Verge Rev is a client, not a proxy provider. A successful installation can open to an empty profile list, and that is normal. It does not mean the installer failed or that the application is missing servers.
1Download the Right Installer
Start at the Clash download page and select the Windows option for Clash Verge Rev. If the page offers multiple Windows packages, read the architecture labels carefully. A conventional Intel or AMD desktop or laptop will generally need the x64 package. Choose an ARM64 package only when Windows reports that the computer has an ARM-based processor and the release provides a compatible build.
Prefer a standard installer package when you want Windows to create the application entry and shortcuts through a guided setup. A portable archive, when offered, may behave differently: it can require manual extraction, and the application may not be registered in the same way as an installed program. For a first installation, use the installer package unless you specifically need a portable copy.
- Open the download page and locate the Clash Verge Rev release intended for Windows.
- Check the architecture shown on the release: choose
x64for most Intel or AMD PCs, orARM64for a compatible ARM device. - Choose the installer format, commonly an
.exeor.msifile, rather than a source-code archive. - Save the file somewhere easy to find, such as the
Downloadsfolder, and wait for the download to finish. - Before opening it, confirm that its filename and source match the release information on the download page.
If you are unsure which architecture Windows is running, open Settings → System → About and check System type or the processor information. The exact wording varies between Windows 10 editions. If it identifies an x64-based processor, use the x64 build. Do not try to fix an architecture mismatch by repeatedly launching the wrong installer; obtain the package that matches the device.
Download Safely
Avoid repackaged installers from file-sharing sites, pop-up ads, or unofficial download mirrors. If a security warning appears, verify the file's source and release details before deciding what to do. Do not disable Microsoft Defender or other security software just to make an unknown installer run.
2Install Clash Verge Rev on Windows 10
Once the installer has finished downloading, close unnecessary applications and open File Explorer. Navigate to the folder containing the installer. If you downloaded it from a browser, this is often the Downloads folder. Double-check the file before launching it, especially if several similarly named files are present.
- Double-click the downloaded installer. If Windows asks whether the app may make changes to your device, review the publisher and file source before choosing Yes.
- If the installer presents a license or setup screen, read the prompts and continue with the default options unless you have a specific reason to change the destination folder.
- Allow the installation to complete. Do not close the installer while it is copying files or registering the application.
- When the setup window reports completion, use its launch option if available, or open Clash Verge Rev from the Start menu.
- Wait for the main window to appear. The first launch may take a little longer while Windows checks the application or initializes its components.
Windows may show a User Account Control prompt because installation writes files to protected locations or registers application components. A prompt by itself does not prove that a program is safe. Check that you started the installer from the source you intended, and inspect any publisher information Windows displays. If the prompt names a different or unexpected application, cancel and investigate instead of approving it automatically.
You may also encounter Microsoft Defender SmartScreen or a message such as “Windows protected your PC,” particularly when a release is new or has limited reputation data. Pause and verify the download source, file name, and release details. If you cannot establish that the file is authentic, do not proceed. If you can verify it through the trusted distribution channel, follow the information provided by that channel and make your decision with care; do not treat “Run anyway” as a routine installation step.
Most users can keep the default install location. Installing into a protected Windows folder manually or moving application files after setup can cause confusing permission or update problems. If you need a custom location, use the installer's own destination option and choose a folder where your Windows account has appropriate access.
3Check the First Launch and Add a Profile
When the application opens, take a moment to confirm that the interface is responsive and that its main navigation is visible. Depending on the release, sections may include profiles, proxies, connections, settings, and system-proxy controls. Labels and layout can change between versions, so use the function of each screen rather than relying on an exact button position from an older screenshot.
An empty profile list is a normal starting point. Clash Verge Rev does not create a subscription or supply server credentials during installation. To use the client, you need a compatible configuration from your provider. This may be supplied as a subscription URL or as a configuration file; use only the method and address provided by that service.
- Open the profile-management area and select the option to add or import a profile.
- If your provider gave you a subscription URL, copy it carefully and paste it into the corresponding subscription field. Check for missing characters or extra spaces before saving.
- If you received a local configuration file instead, use the import option and select the file from its saved location. Do not rename or edit it unless your provider's instructions require that.
- Refresh or update the profile if the client offers that action, then select the imported profile so the application can load its configuration.
- Open the proxy or policy-group view and check whether the profile has populated nodes. Select a node only after confirming that the profile loaded successfully.
Names and subscription instructions are provider-specific. If importing fails, ask the provider whether the link is still active and whether the configuration is designed for a Mihomo-compatible client. Do not paste a subscription URL into public chats or screenshots: it may act like a private credential and allow someone else to use or modify your service.
For a basic first connection test, use the provider's recommended node and the client’s ordinary system-proxy function. Open a browser page or application that should follow the system proxy and check whether it connects. A node appearing in the list is not the same as a successful connection; the client must load the profile, select a usable route, and reach the remote server.
Start with the Simple Setup
Test the imported profile and standard system-proxy option before enabling TUN mode. TUN mode may require elevated permissions and changes how more device traffic is routed; it is not needed merely to confirm that installation succeeded.
If you are using a managed work or school PC, follow the administrator's software and network policies. A managed device may block installation, restrict proxy settings, or require an administrator to approve network components. Do not attempt to bypass those controls without authorization.
4Common Installation and Startup Problems
When an installation does not go as expected, identify which stage failed: downloading, launching the installer, completing setup, opening the application, importing a profile, or connecting to a node. Keeping these stages separate makes troubleshooting more effective and avoids changing unrelated network settings.
| What you see | Likely cause | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| The installer will not open | Incomplete download, incompatible architecture, or a security block | Download again from the trusted source, confirm x64 versus ARM64, and review the Windows security notice. |
| Windows asks for administrator approval | The installer needs permission to make system-level changes | Verify the file and publisher first. If this is a managed PC, contact its administrator rather than trying to work around the prompt. |
| The setup finishes but the app does not appear | Start-menu refresh delay, blocked launch, or an interrupted installation | Wait briefly, search the Start menu for Clash Verge Rev, and restart Windows if necessary. If it remains unavailable, review the installation status before reinstalling. |
| The app opens, but no nodes are listed | No profile has been added, or the profile did not update successfully | Import the provider's compatible profile and check that its subscription or file is current. |
| A profile loads, but traffic does not connect | Unavailable node, expired subscription, wrong policy selection, or network restrictions | Try a provider-recommended node, update the profile, and check the client’s connection status and provider instructions. |
Handling Windows Security Prompts
There are several different Windows messages that are easy to confuse. A User Account Control prompt requests permission for an action. SmartScreen may warn that an application is unfamiliar or not commonly downloaded. Microsoft Defender may report a detected threat. Read the full wording and identify which component raised the message before acting. A UAC prompt is not a malware verdict, and a SmartScreen warning is not proof that a file is harmless.
If Windows reports a specific threat, stop the installation and verify the file with the trusted publisher or distribution source. Do not add broad antivirus exclusions, turn off real-time protection, or restore a quarantined file simply to complete setup. If the file was downloaded from an untrusted location, delete it and obtain a clean copy from a source you can verify.
Startup and Permission Checks
If the window appears blank, closes immediately, or fails to load, restart the PC once and try launching the application from the Start menu. Check Windows Update and confirm that the downloaded package matches the device architecture. If the problem began after an interrupted installation, close the installer, restart Windows, and run a fresh copy obtained from the trusted source. Avoid repeatedly launching several copies at the same time.
Some network features may need additional permission, but the basic application interface should be tested before granting extra access. If standard mode works and TUN mode does not, treat that as a separate configuration or permission issue rather than evidence that the client was installed incorrectly. Consult the release documentation and your device administrator where appropriate.
5Frequently Asked Questions
Does installing Clash Verge Rev include proxy servers?
No. Clash Verge Rev is client software. You need to obtain a compatible profile and working nodes separately. If the application opens with no profiles, add a configuration from a provider you trust; reinstalling the client will not create a subscription.
Should I always run the application as administrator?
No. Start it normally for basic profile management and system-proxy use. Some features, such as TUN networking, may require elevated permission depending on the configuration and Windows environment. Grant additional permissions only when you understand why they are required and trust the application source.
How do I know whether to download x64 or ARM64?
Check Settings → System → About in Windows 10 and review the device or processor information. Most Intel- and AMD-based PCs use x64. ARM-based computers require a compatible ARM64 package if one is available for the release. When uncertain, verify the architecture with the computer manufacturer before installing.
The app installed successfully, but my node does not connect. Is installation broken?
Not necessarily. Installation confirms that the application is on the PC; connection success depends on the profile, node availability, selected routing policy, and network conditions. Update the profile, try a node recommended by your provider, and check for provider-specific instructions before changing Windows firewall or DNS settings.
After confirming that Clash Verge Rev opens, a compatible profile loads, and a recommended node connects, you have completed the basic Windows 10 setup. Keep the client and profile source trustworthy, protect subscription links as private credentials, and make advanced routing changes only when you need them.