Account & Subscription
Make sure you’re signed in to the right account, then check the subscription link, update results, and active configuration. Verify your account status and client connection separately.
Do I need an email address to create an account? How should I store my account details?
No email address is required. Create an account with a username and password, then save them in a trusted password manager and make sure you can access them later. Don’t rely solely on your browser’s current login session. Since an email address isn’t required to create an account, email recovery shouldn’t be treated as the default recovery method. If you have trouble accessing your account and are still logged in on another device, open a support ticket from the user panel and explain the issue. Share only the account details needed to identify your case. Don’t send your password, full subscription link, or sensitive payment information, and don’t post these details in public forums.
Where can I find my subscription link, and how do I update the server list?
Sign in to the user panel and find the subscription link in your account overview. Then choose the import method for your client. If you’ve already imported the subscription, you can usually update it in the client’s subscription or configuration manager; there’s no need to repeatedly create configurations with the same name. Once updated, make sure the refreshed configuration is active, then select a server and connect. If the link appears to have expired, check the subscription status and current link in the panel, then reimport using the link provided there. Your subscription link contains account access credentials, so protect it like a password. If you need help, share the error message, not the full link.
Do I need a different plan if I switch computers or add a device?
There’s no device limit, so adding or switching devices doesn’t mean you need a different plan. 7FVPN supports Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux. Get the client for your platform from the user panel, then import your account’s subscription. After connecting on a new device, check that the configuration is enabled, the correct server is selected, and the system has granted the permissions needed for network access. Unlimited devices refers to the number of devices; it doesn’t mean each device gets its own data allowance. Keep an eye on your account’s data usage. When you stop using an old device, remove its saved subscription configuration and account details.
I imported my subscription into the client. Why can’t I see any servers?
First, check whether the subscription was imported and the configuration is enabled. A saved subscription name doesn’t necessarily mean the client successfully loaded the server list. Open subscription management and check the update result and any error messages. Make sure you imported the subscription link, not the user panel’s web address. Then return to the configuration list, select the subscription as the active configuration, and check for any region filters or search terms. If the list is still empty, pause the proxy connection, update the subscription using your current network, and check your account status in the panel. If the problem continues, note the client name and operating system, take a screenshot of the error with sensitive details obscured, and submit everything in a support ticket.
Connection Issues
Troubleshoot your local network, client settings, and target app in that order. Change one thing at a time and note the results; this is usually more helpful than reinstalling the client right away.
I can’t access the internet after connecting. Where should I start troubleshooting?
Disconnect the client and make sure your current network can access the websites you normally use. Then check that the subscription is up to date, the right configuration is selected, and the system allows the client to establish a network connection. Try another server in the subscription to compare results instead of repeatedly reconnecting to the same problematic one. If other proxy, network filtering, or security software is running on the device, check whether it’s taking control of the same network settings. Record the original configuration before making changes so you can restore it. Change one setting at a time and check the result before proceeding. When you submit a ticket, say whether disconnecting restored internet access; that’s more helpful than simply reporting that you can’t connect.
My browser works, but why can’t a particular app use the proxy?
A working browser only shows that the browser’s current connection path works; it doesn’t mean every app is using the proxy. Some apps don’t use the system proxy, or the client’s routing rules may send them directly to the internet. Check the client’s current mode and the rule for the app. If the client offers a global mode, switch to it temporarily to compare results, then restore the routing mode you prefer for everyday use. If that doesn’t help, check whether the client offers a virtual network interface mode and enable it only after reviewing its instructions. Fully quit and reopen the app so it doesn’t keep using a connection established before the change. The app may also have its own region requirements, which you’ll need to check separately.
How do I reconnect after my device sleeps or switches networks?
After waking your device or switching networks, wait for the current network connection to settle, then disconnect and reconnect in the client. An old connection may still appear active even though its actual network path has changed, so check whether the website or app you need works. If this happens often, check whether power-saving settings restrict the client’s background activity or another network tool overrides the proxy configuration when your network changes. When adjusting background permissions, change only settings related to the client; there’s no need to disable all power-saving features. If the problem persists on one type of network but not others, mention that difference in your support ticket to help narrow down the cause.
What information should I include in a support ticket about connection problems?
Open a support ticket from the user panel. Include your platform, client name, selected server, affected app, and what you did before and after the issue began. Be specific about whether you can’t connect, can connect but can’t open websites, or are having trouble with one particular service. Note what happens when you switch servers or networks. If you see an error, copy its text first; a screenshot can help too. Logs may contain subscription credentials, account details, or access addresses, so check and redact them before sending. Don’t share your password, full subscription link, or payment password. There’s also no need to repeatedly reinstall the client to gather information, as that could erase useful clues.
Speed & Routes
Choose a route based on what you need, then compare how it performs in practice. Region names, route types, and ping results are useful reference points, but they can’t replace testing the app you want to use.
Videos buffer during peak hours. How can I tell if it’s my network or the server?
Pause downloads, syncs, and other ongoing transfers on your device, then see whether playback improves. Compare the same service on other servers. If only one server is slow, try another. If all servers are slow, check your Wi-Fi signal, network congestion, and background tasks. The video app may also be changing the quality automatically or buffering again, so keep the video and playback settings the same when testing. Don’t rely on the latency shown in the client as the only measure of video quality; a stable transfer matters too. If the problem happens at a particular time, note the circumstances and comparison results in a support ticket instead of sending only a single screenshot.
How should I choose between IEPL, relay, and direct routes?
These terms describe how a route is set up; they aren’t a speed ranking that applies to everyone. In general, a dedicated route focuses on how the transmission path is managed, a relay route uses an intermediate node, and a direct route relies more directly on connectivity between your local network and the exit server. The route types available to you depend on your current subscription in the client. First identify the region your target service needs, then compare how well each route works for loading websites, streaming, or work connections. Don’t judge a route by its name alone or assume the geographically closest one will be best. You can keep the routes that work well on your network for everyday use and compare others when problems arise.
Why does a service still say it’s unavailable in my region when there are so many regions covered?
7FVPN covers 90+ countries / 150+ routes, but coverage doesn’t mean every route can access services in every region. A platform may consider the exit region, account region, payment details, and its own risk controls. First make sure the app is actually using your selected route, then quit and reopen it so it doesn’t reuse an earlier connection. If the region error persists, check the service’s published region requirements and try another route in your subscription that matches the target region. Don’t repeatedly change your account region or payment details to test the connection. Streaming and AI tool availability depends on the target platform’s current response.
Why are downloads or remote work still slow when the server has low latency?
Latency measures the round-trip time for a particular test request. It doesn’t directly measure sustained download speed or fully reflect the experience of remote meetings and long-lived connections. The target server’s response, congestion along the route, local network quality, and background tasks can all affect performance. Troubleshoot based on what you need to do: for downloads, check whether transfers stay stable; for remote work, see whether sessions drop; for web browsing, check whether pages load properly. When comparing routes, keep your network and app settings the same, and avoid changing several things at once. If only one website is slow, check the website itself rather than assuming the entire subscription is at fault.
Billing & Refunds
First, distinguish monthly plans from data packs, then check your order. For questions about prorated amounts, payment status, or refunds, contact support through a ticket in the user panel.
What’s the difference between monthly plans and data packs, and how much do they cost?
Monthly plans: ¥9.9/month for 60GB, ¥18/month for 250GB, and ¥28/month for 500GB. Data resets monthly on your activation date. Data packs: ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB, and ¥658/3000GB. They last until used and never expire. If you use the service regularly and your usage is fairly consistent, compare the monthly plans. If your usage is less predictable, consider a data pack. Before choosing, check your existing services and actual data usage rather than comparing prices alone. If you need to know how an existing subscription and a data pack are used together, check the current rules in the user panel. Never expiring doesn’t mean unlimited data.
When does monthly data reset, and how is a mid-cycle upgrade calculated?
Monthly plan data resets every month on your activation date, not at the start of the calendar month. If you upgrade mid-cycle, the price difference is prorated for the remaining days. When checking your usage, refer to the activation details and current service status in the user panel rather than assuming data should have reset based on the calendar month. Before upgrading, review the order details in the panel and check the target plan and prorated amount before continuing. If you have questions about the remaining days or order total, keep the order information and ask through a support ticket rather than creating the same order again. Data packs last until used and never expire, so monthly plan reset rules don’t apply to them.
What payment methods are supported, and what should I do if the panel doesn’t update after payment?
We accept Alipay / WeChat Pay / USDT. Start payment through the order process in the user panel, and check the amount and payment method shown for the current order. Don’t use payment links from unknown sources. After paying, return to the panel and check the order and service status. If the order still shows as incomplete, first confirm that the payment went through, then refresh the order page and check again. If you were charged but the status hasn’t updated, keep the order details and a redacted payment receipt, then explain the issue in a support ticket. Don’t pay again just to make the status change. For USDT, carefully verify the network and payment details shown on the order page. Don’t rely on old screenshots or forwarded chat messages.
How do I request a refund, and what should I include?
7FVPN offers a 60-day no-questions-asked refund policy. To request a refund, sign in to the user panel, open a support ticket, explain your request, and include the relevant order details. Eligibility is subject to the Terms of Service and refund policy. You can describe any problems you encountered to help us review your case, but you don’t need to submit your full subscription link or account password. Before submitting, make sure the order belongs to the current account and keep a record of your request in the panel. Check your ticket replies and payment provider for updates rather than relying on general estimates you find online. If there are duplicate orders that haven’t been confirmed, mention them in the same ticket so they can be reviewed individually.