Windows Setup Guide

This guide walks you through connecting your Windows PC to CompassVPN using v2rayN, a free app: install it, paste in your connection link, and connect.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you’ll need:

• A configuration link from your CompassVPN server
• A Windows PC running Windows 10 (version 2004) or later

Step 1: Install v2rayN

1. Open the latest v2rayN release on GitHub
2. Under the Assets section, download the .zip file for your system:

The -desktop variants of these files are the same app with a different interface; either works. The packages are portable and include everything needed, so there is nothing else to install.

3. Extract the ZIP file to a location on your computer (e.g., C:\v2rayN)
4. Navigate to the extracted folder and run v2rayN.exe
5. You may see a Windows security alert. Allow access for v2rayN.

Step 2: Configure v2rayN

On first launch, before importing your configuration links, set these options:

1. Open the Settings menu and select Options settings
2. Set the following:

Step 3: Import Configuration

1. Copy the configuration link provided by your CompassVPN server.
2. In v2rayN, you can either:
   • Press Ctrl+V on your keyboard while the v2rayN window is active.
   • Or, click on the Server menu and select Import bulk URL from clipboard.
3. The app should automatically detect and import the configuration from your clipboard.

Step 4: Connect to CompassVPN

1. After importing, you’ll see the server configuration in the list.
2. Right-click on the configuration and select Set as active server.
3. To turn the VPN on, select Set system proxy at the bottom of the app.
4. To turn it off, select Clear system proxy in the same place.

Step 5: Test Your Connection

1. Once connected, open your web browser.
2. Visit browserleaks.com/ip .
3. Verify that your IP address has changed to the VPN server’s IP.

Advanced Features

Routing Rules

This section (Settings -> Routing Setting) is where you customize how traffic is handled. You can create rules based on domains, IP addresses, or even applications to specify whether traffic should:

• Direct: Bypass the VPN and connect directly.
• Proxy: Go through the active VPN server.
• Block: Be blocked entirely.

This allows for fine-grained control over your connection routing.

Regional Presets

v2rayN ships with three regional presets that set up this routing for you: domestic websites and services connect directly through your local internet, while everything else goes through the VPN.

1. Open the Settings menu and select Regional preset settings
2. Select your country
3. Wait for the app to download the necessary files

Auto Startup

To make v2rayN start automatically when Windows starts:

1. In the main window, click on the Setting menu
2. Select Basic Setting
3. Check the box next to Start with Windows