TL;DR

v2rayN now requires valid SSL certificates for Xray connections, and offers improved update checking and connection speed.

Breaking

• Xray connections will disable insecure certificate validation (allowInsecure) in August 2026; switch to certificate fingerprinting (securely verifying server identity).

New

• Import SOCKS4/5 share links (proxy server addresses).
• View IP information directly in the main window (network details).
• Automatic update checking with options for frequency (software updates).

Fixes Worth Knowing

• Improved speed of administrator mode startup (faster application launch).

Before You Upgrade

• Download a fresh copy of v2rayN to ensure certificate validation changes are applied correctly.

TL;DR

v2rayN now supports WebDAV backups and restores, improving data safety and transfer options, and includes improvements to core compatibility and update handling.

Breaking

• Windows 7 support is dropped for the latest core versions (requires specific win7 builds).

New

• WebDAV backup and restore is now supported (cloud storage integration).
• SOCKS port customization is available within groups (enhanced proxy configuration).

Fixes Worth Knowing

• Improved font rendering (better text display).
• One-click update for all components (simplified update process).

Before You Upgrade

If you use Windows 7, download the specific win7 core builds from XTLS/Xray-core releases to maintain functionality.

TL;DR

This release updates how you check for v2rayN updates, now opening the releases page directly, and marks the end of the 5.x series with a 6.x version planned.

Before You Upgrade

Be aware this is the final 5.x release; plan to upgrade to version 6.x when it becomes available for the latest features and improvements.

TL;DR

v2rayN now supports a global hotkey for quick access and utilizes TLS v1.3 for improved security when updating subscriptions and performing speed tests.

New

• Global hotkey added for faster access.
• TLS v1.3 enabled for subscriptions and speed tests (security protocol).

Fixes Worth Knowing

• Subscription updates now maintain item consistency.

TL;DR

v2rayN now supports Xray (next-generation proxy protocol), offering improved performance and features over the older VMess/VLESS protocols.

New

• Added support for Xray, a powerful new proxy tool.

Fixes Worth Knowing

• Resolved an issue where the application would crash when importing certain configuration files.
• Improved stability when switching between proxy servers.

TL;DR

v2rayN now supports multiple proxy configurations, allowing users to easily switch between different servers and settings without restarting the application.

Fixes Worth Knowing

• Fixed an issue where the application would crash when importing certain proxy configurations (server settings).
• Resolved a problem with incorrect routing (directing traffic) for some domains.
• Addressed a bug causing the application to freeze when editing large configuration files.
• Improved stability when handling DNS requests (internet address translation).