8Way Setup Guide

Up and running in 3 minutes.

1

Register

Sign up with email in 30 seconds and get 30GB free trial traffic.

2

Download the client

Official clients on Windows / Linux / macOS / Android; iOS uses third-party clients.

3

Import subscription

Official clients sync automatically after login; on iOS, copy the subscription link from My account → Subscription and import it.

4

Connect

One click, best node auto-selected.

Tutorials by platform

Pick your platform for detailed steps.

💡 Tip: TUN global proxy requires running as administrator; once enabled, all apps are routed through the proxy automatically.

Install the client (choose one)

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    Option 1 (recommended): one-command installPress the Windows key, search for and open PowerShell, paste the command below and press Enter. It downloads and installs silently.
    Client downloads are temporarily paused. The one-command installer will appear here once downloads resume.
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    Option 2: download the packageGet the installer from the download page — .exe for setup (double-click to install) or .zip for portable (extract and run). If Windows SmartScreen prompts, click More info → Run anyway.

Log in and connect

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    Log in and import subscriptionOpen 8Way and log in with your account; the subscription syncs automatically (no manual setup).
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    Connect with one clickClick Connect and choose an AI scenario or a US node.

Client settings explained

Settings-page reference for the official 8Way client (Windows / Linux / macOS / Android).

Subscription manager

Settings → Subscription manager

Manage your subscription list. After logging into your 8Way account the subscription is added automatically; you can also add other subscription links manually, add / rename / delete multiple subscriptions, and switch between them on the home screen.

Copy proxy environment

Settings → Tools → Copy proxy environment

Copies the local proxy address and terminal environment variables (http_proxy / https_proxy / all_proxy; port = current local proxy port) to the clipboard. Paste them into a terminal and CLI tools like git, curl and pip go through 8Way — handy for command-line development.

Invite link

Settings → Tools → Share invite

After login, tap to generate your personal invite link and copy it. When a friend registers through the link, both of you get a reward. If not logged in or on failure, a message shows in place.

Smart proxy timeout

Settings → Smart proxy timeout

Timeout (seconds) for the post-connect exit verification check. Default 8 s, adjustable 3–30. Smaller = faster check but may false-alarm on slower nodes; larger = steadier but waits longer. Most users can keep the default.

Direct domains

Settings → Direct domains

A custom list of domains that skip the proxy, separated by commas or new lines. Takes effect immediately after saving (Smart mode): listed domains go direct — good for intranet addresses or sites that are faster locally.

Check for updates

Settings → Check for updates

Manually check for a new 8Way client version; the result shows right below: update found / up to date / check failed. The client also checks automatically at startup — when an update is available, a banner appears at the top of the home screen; tap it to download and install (desktop: automatic download, verify and install; Android: in-app download and install, asks first on non-Wi-Fi). You can also re-download from the download page any time.

Still have questions?

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