What is the difference between Rule, Global and Direct mode?
Rule mode applies the profile rules, Global sends most traffic through the selected proxy, and Direct bypasses proxies. Rule mode is the safest default for normal use.
Read answerNodes & Proxy Modes
Understand proxy groups, node selection, Rule mode, Global mode, Direct mode, UDP behavior, latency tests and routing loops.
Nodes & Proxy Mode Issues
Understand node selection, Rule, Global, Direct, auto testing, proxy groups and app routing before changing profiles.
Why do you still need to select a node after import?
After import, you still need to select a node or proxy group because the subscription provides options, not a guaranteed default. The active group decides where matching traffic goes.
Read answerWhat are url-test, fallback and select proxy groups?
url-test selects by measured latency, fallback switches after connection symptom, and select lets the user choose manually. Pick the group behavior based on whether you want automation or control.
Read answerDoes node latency timeout always mean the node is unusable?
A latency timeout does not always mean the node is unusable. Some tests are prompted, rate-limited or affected by ICMP/HTTP test behavior while real TCP traffic may still work.
Read answerWhy does automatic selection choose an unwanted node?
Automatic selection chooses according to the group strategy, usually latency or availability, not necessarily region, streaming support or stability. Use a manual select group or adjust filters when the chosen node is not appropriate.
Read answerWhat if one region of nodes suddenly becomes unavailable?
When one node region disappears or has a problem, the provider may have removed servers, changed names, hit capacity limits or experienced a regional outage. Refresh the profile and compare with other regions.
Read answerDo Clash nodes need UDP support?
UDP support matters for games, voice/video calls, QUIC and some DNS scenarios. If the node or client does not support UDP, TCP browsing may work while those apps need review.
Read answerWhy are proxy groups missing or only DIRECT is shown?
Missing proxy groups or only DIRECT usually means the profile did not load proxies, the provider section incomplete, a filter removed all nodes, or the selected client does not support part of the YAML.
Read answerWhich mode should you use for streaming, games and browsing?
For daily browsing use Rule mode. For testing a specific streaming service or game, select a stable node manually and avoid switching the whole client to Global unless you are isolating a routing issue.
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