Shadowrocket Guide for macOS

Shadowrocket is officially available for Macs with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3 chips). It is a powerful rule-based proxy utility.

Note

Shadowrocket for macOS requires an Apple Silicon Mac and must be downloaded from the Mac App Store using an Apple ID that has already purchased the app.

Step 1: Download Shadowrocket

1. Open the App Store on your Mac.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shadowrocket/id932747118?l=zh-Hans-CN
2. Sign in with your global Apple ID.
3. Search for Shadowrocket (you may need to switch to "iPhone & iPad Apps" tab).
4. Download and launch the app.

Step 2: Add Subscription

1. Open Shadowrocket.
2. Click the + icon in the top right corner.
3. Set the Type to Subscribe.
4. Paste your subscription URL into the URL field.
5. Click Done.

Step 3: Select Mode

1. At the bottom, find Global Routing.
2. Select Config (Rule-based) for the best balance of speed and functionality.
3. Select a server from the list.

Step 4: Connect

1. Toggle the switch at the top to start the proxy.
2. If this is your first time, macOS will ask for permission to add a VPN Configuration. Click Allow and enter your password.

Use Help

Shadowrocket on macOS works identically to the iOS version. All your custom rules and configurations will sync if you use the same Apple ID.