Just My Socks Windows Setup Guide 2025: Complete Clash for Windows Configuration

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Purchased Just My Socks and wondering how to use it on Windows? This guide will walk you through the complete Windows setup process in just 5 minutes.

💡 Supported Systems: Windows 10, Windows 11 (Windows 7/8 also works, but not recommended)

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:

  • ✅ Purchased Just My Socks service (Buying Guide)
  • ✅ Obtained your subscription link (available in Just My Socks dashboard)
  • ✅ Windows PC with internet access

1. Login to Just My Socks Dashboard

Visit Just My Socks Official Website and login with your registered email and password.

2. Access Service Details

  • Click “Services” → “My Services” in the top menu
  • Find your purchased plan (status should be Active)
  • Click to enter the service details page

In the service details page, find the “Subscription Link” section:

  • Shadowsocks Subscription: https://justmysocks...
  • V2Ray Subscription: https://justmysocks...

💡 Recommendation: Copy the Shadowsocks subscription link (better compatibility, faster speed)

Step 2: Download Clash for Windows

1. Visit Official GitHub Page

Open your browser and visit:

https://github.com/Fndroid/clash_for_windows_pkg/releases

2. Download Installer

  1. Find the latest version (Latest)
  2. In the Assets section, download the version for your system:
    • Clash.for.Windows.Setup.xxx.exe (Installer, recommended)
    • Clash.for.Windows-xxx-win.7z (Portable version)

💡 Recommended: Download the .exe installer, double-click to install.

3. Install Clash for Windows

  1. Double-click the downloaded .exe file
  2. If you see “Windows protected your PC” warning:
    • Click “More info”
    • Click “Run anyway”
  3. Choose installation path (default is fine)
  4. Click “Install”
  5. After installation, click “Finish” and launch the program

Alternative Clients (Optional)

ClientRatingNotes
Clash for Windows⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Powerful, user-friendly (recommended)
V2RayN⭐⭐⭐⭐Lightweight, simple setup
Qv2ray⭐⭐⭐Cross-platform, feature-rich

Step 3: Import Subscription

1. Open Clash for Windows

First launch will show the main interface with menu on the left.

2. Add Subscription

  1. Click “Profiles” in the left menu
  2. Paste your subscription link in the input box at the top
  3. Click “Download” button
  4. Wait a few seconds for the config to download and add

✅ Success Indicator: A new profile will appear in the list, showing node count and update time.

Method 2: Via File Import

  1. First visit the subscription link in browser to download config file
  2. In Clash, click “Profiles” → “Import”
  3. Select the downloaded config file
  4. Click “Open”

3. Enable Configuration

  1. Find your newly added config in the profiles list
  2. Click the profile to highlight it (turns green)
  3. Node list will load automatically

Step 4: Connect and Test

1. Enable System Proxy

  1. Click “General” in the left menu
  2. Find “System Proxy”
  3. Toggle the switch to “On” (green)

✅ Success Indicator: Clash icon in the taskbar (bottom right) will turn colored, indicating proxy is active.

2. Select a Node

  1. Click “Proxies” in the left menu
  2. Find the “GLOBAL” or “Proxy” group
  3. Click the “speed test” icon (⚡) to test all nodes
  4. Select the node with lowest latency (click node name)

You’ll see multiple nodes like:

  • US Los Angeles - 1 (120ms)
  • US Los Angeles - 2 (135ms)
  • US Los Angeles - 3 (150ms)
  • …

💡 Latency Guide:

  • < 150ms: Excellent ✅
  • 150-250ms: Good 👌

  • 250ms: Average ⚠️

3. Verify Connection

Testing:

  1. Open browser (Chrome, Edge, etc.)
  2. Visit Google
  3. If it loads normally, configuration is successful ✅

Speed Test:

  1. Visit YouTube
  2. Play a 4K video
  3. If it loads instantly and plays smoothly, speed is good ✅

Step 5: Optimize Settings (Optional)

1. Configure Proxy Mode

Clash supports multiple proxy modes:

ModeDescriptionRecommended For
RuleAuto-route by rulesDaily use (recommended) ⭐
GlobalAll traffic through proxyAccessing foreign sites
DirectNo proxyTemporarily disable proxy

How to Set:

  1. On “General” page, find “Mode”
  2. Select “Rule” mode
  3. This routes domestic sites directly, foreign sites through proxy - faster overall

2. Start with Windows

  1. On “General” page, find “Start with Windows”
  2. Enable this option
  3. Clash will auto-start when you boot your PC

3. Auto-Update Subscription

  1. On “Profiles” page
  2. Find the ”⋮” menu next to your config
  3. Click “Update Interval”
  4. Set auto-update time (recommend 24 hours)

Troubleshooting

❓ Cannot Connect / Connection Timeout

Possible Causes:

  1. Expired or incorrect subscription link
  2. Node IP is blocked
  3. Firewall blocking
  4. Port conflict

Solutions:

  1. Update config: On “Profiles” page, click the refresh icon
  2. Switch nodes: Try other nodes with lower latency
  3. Check firewall: Allow Clash through Windows Firewall
  4. Restart Clash: Fully exit and reopen
  5. Wait for auto IP replacement: Just My Socks auto-detects and replaces blocked IPs (5-10 minutes)

❓ Slow Speed / High Latency

Solutions:

  1. Switch nodes: Choose one with lower latency
  2. Try Global mode: Switch to “Global” mode
  3. Close unnecessary programs: Free up bandwidth
  4. Check local network: Ensure stable connection
  5. Avoid peak hours: 8-11 PM might be slower
  6. Upgrade plan: Consider LA 1000 or HK IPLC

❓ Some Apps Can’t Use Proxy

Reason: Some apps don’t support system proxy

Solutions:

  1. Enable TUN mode: Can proxy all applications
  2. Configure app proxy: Manually set proxy in app settings
    • Proxy address: 127.0.0.1
    • Port: 7890 (default, check in Clash settings)

Next Steps

Congratulations! You’ve successfully configured Just My Socks on Windows.

What’s Next:

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