How to Install Clash Verge Rev on Windows 11: Step-by-Step Guide 2026

If you searched for how to install Clash Verge Rev on Windows 11, you are probably migrating from an older client — most often Clash for Windows (CFW) — or setting up a desktop proxy for the first time on a new PC. Unlike a generic “getting started” guide that jumps across macOS and Android, this article focuses on one client and one system: a full, start-to-finish Clash Verge Rev Windows 11 install path that covers download, installation, UAC prompts, Service Mode, subscription import, and the settings you need before the app is actually usable.

Clash Verge Rev is a Tauri-based GUI built on the Mihomo core. It is the mainstream replacement for discontinued Windows clients, with ongoing updates, rule-based routing, system proxy, and TUN support. Windows 11 already includes Microsoft Edge WebView2, which the app needs to render its interface — so in most cases you only need the correct installer, a subscription from your provider, and a few minutes to approve permissions.

Why Clash Verge Rev on Windows 11?

After CFW’s author archived the project in November 2023, continuing to use the old installer means no security fixes, no Mihomo features, and growing compatibility issues on Windows 11. Community forks filled the gap, but Clash Verge Rev has become the default recommendation because it balances a modern UI with active maintenance.

• Built-in Mihomo core — Supports current protocols (Shadowsocks, VMess, VLESS, Trojan, and more) through standard subscription URLs.
• System Proxy and TUN — Browser traffic can use System Proxy immediately; TUN captures apps that ignore system proxy settings (terminal, some games, certain desktop apps).
• Service Mode on Windows — Lets TUN run without elevating the entire GUI on every launch — the main reason this guide spends time on UAC.
• Multi-profile management — Import, update, and switch subscriptions from the Profiles screen.

This guide does not replace reading your provider’s dashboard; Clash still does not include servers out of the box. It walks you through making the client installed and correctly permissioned on Win11 so that when you paste a subscription link, everything else is a few clicks away.

Before You Install: Requirements Checklist

Confirm the following before downloading. Skipping a item here is the most common source of “installed but blank window” or “TUN won’t start” reports.

• OS — Windows 11 (or Windows 10 version 1903+). This tutorial uses Win11-specific behavior where it matters; steps are nearly identical on Windows 10.
• Architecture — Most laptops and desktops need x64. Surface Pro X and other ARM PCs need ARM64. Picking the wrong build causes install failure or instant crash on launch.
• Administrator access — Installing the app, Service Mode, and TUN requires approving UAC at least once. You do not need to run the app as admin daily if Service Mode is set up correctly.
• WebView2 Runtime — Required for the interface. Windows 11 typically has it preinstalled; if the window is blank, repair WebView2 from Microsoft’s official runtime page and reboot.
• Subscription URL — An https:// link from your proxy provider (not included with Clash).

Step 1: Download Clash Verge Rev for Windows 11

Always download from a trusted source. On this site, open the official download page, switch to the Windows section, and choose Clash Verge Rev — Windows x64 unless you are on ARM hardware.

1. Click the primary Windows x64 button (labeled for Win 10/11 mainstream PCs).
2. Save the .exe installer — the filename usually contains clash-verge-rev and x64.
3. Optionally verify file size against the listing on the download page; extremely small files may indicate an incomplete download.
4. For ARM devices (e.g. Surface Pro X), use the Windows ARM64 build instead of x64.

Avoid random “portable” repacks from unknown forums. Portable ZIP builds often lack auto-update and may omit Service Mode helpers bundled with the official installer. For everyday use on Windows 11, the signed-style EXE installer from the official channel is the safer default.

Step 2: Run the Installer and Handle SmartScreen

Locate the downloaded EXE in File Explorer and double-click it. Windows may show one or more security dialogs — this is normal for open-source tools that are not always Microsoft Store distributed.

User Account Control (UAC) during setup

When UAC asks whether you want to allow the app to make changes to your device, click Yes. Without this approval, the installer cannot write to Program Files or register components. If you are on a managed work PC and UAC is disabled by policy, contact your IT administrator.

Windows SmartScreen

If you see “Windows protected your PC” with a blue SmartScreen banner:

1. Click More info (sometimes hidden on smaller windows).
2. Click Run anyway.
3. Complete the install wizard (install path, shortcuts, finish).

Clash Verge Rev is open source; its source repository is public for audit. SmartScreen warnings appear for many unsigned or rarely downloaded executables — they are not by themselves proof that the file is malicious. Still, only use binaries from the official download channel linked above.

WebView2 prompt

On some Windows 10 machines the installer offers to install WebView2. On Windows 11 you rarely need a separate step. If the app opens to a white or empty window after install, install the Evergreen WebView2 Runtime from Microsoft, reboot, and launch Clash Verge Rev again.

After installation, launch the app from the Start menu. You should see the main dashboard with proxy toggles off and an empty Profiles list — expected before importing a subscription.

Step 3: Service Mode and UAC (Recommended on Win11)

Service Mode installs a small Windows service (often related to the Mihomo/TUN stack) so that TUN mode can start without running Clash Verge Rev as administrator every time. On Windows 11, enabling Service Mode during initial setup saves repeated UAC fatigue and avoids “TUN failed” errors when you later need command-line tools to respect the proxy.

Where to enable it

1. Open Clash Verge Rev.
2. Go to Settings (gear icon).
3. Find the Service Mode or Install Service section — wording may vary slightly by version.
4. Click Install or Enable Service Mode.
5. When UAC appears, click Yes.

Why UAC may appear twice

Many users see two prompts in sequence: first uninstall-service.exe, then install-service.exe. That sequence removes an outdated service registration and installs the current one. Approve both unless you intentionally uninstall Service Mode.

If Service Mode installation fails

• Close Clash Verge Rev completely (including the tray icon — right-click → Quit).
• Open the application install directory (Settings → App Directory shows the path).
• Run uninstall-service.exe as administrator, then run install-service.exe as administrator.
• Relaunch the GUI and confirm Service Mode shows as installed.

According to the official FAQ, older builds had Service Mode compatibility bugs; current releases have largely resolved them. If problems persist on a bleeding-edge insider build, temporarily run the app as administrator only when enabling TUN, or try a stable release from the download page.

Service Mode vs “Run as administrator”

You can run the GUI elevated every time, but that is less convenient and broader than necessary. Service Mode is the intended Windows pattern: normal user for daily UI work, service handles privileged TUN operations. System Proxy does not require Service Mode — only TUN and full-device capture do.

Step 4: Import a Subscription and Activate a Profile

With the client installed and Service Mode ready, add your server list via subscription URL.

1. Copy your provider’s Clash subscription link (usually starts with https://).
2. In Clash Verge Rev, open Profiles on the left sidebar.
3. Paste the URL into the top input field.
4. Click Import and wait a few seconds for the profile card to appear.
5. Click the new profile card so it becomes the active configuration (highlighted border or checkmark).

A successful import usually shows node count or traffic info on the card. If import fails before any proxy works, your PC must reach the provider’s domain over the network — some users import while on a network that can already access the provider, or use a temporary connection. Keep the URL private; reset it in the provider dashboard if leaked.

On the Profiles page you can also enable auto-update (e.g. every 24 hours) so node lists stay fresh without manual refresh.

Step 5: Enable System Proxy, Pick a Node, Verify

Installation is not complete until traffic actually routes. For a first test on Windows 11, System Proxy is the fastest path.

Select a node

1. Open the Proxy (or Proxies) page.
2. Click Ping or latency test to measure nodes.
3. Select a node with low delay in the group your provider recommends (often named Proxy, Auto, or a region).

Turn on System Proxy and Rule mode

1. Return to the home dashboard.
2. Toggle System Proxy on — the switch should show active (often blue).
3. Set routing mode to Rule (not Global) for everyday browsing so local traffic stays direct when your subscription rules allow it.

Verify connectivity

1. Open Edge or Chrome and visit a site that requires proxy access in your environment.
2. Optional: search “what is my IP” — the result should reflect your proxy node, not your ISP home IP.
3. Open the client Logs or Connections view — you should see live domain entries when browsing.

When to enable TUN on Windows 11

If browsers work but git, npm, curl, or certain games do not use the proxy, enable TUN Mode in Settings. With Service Mode installed, TUN should start with a single UAC approval rather than running the whole app as admin. Test in PowerShell:

curl -s https://ip.sb

If the returned IP matches your node, TUN is working. See the Windows tutorial in the docs for mode details and troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting Common Windows 11 Install Issues

When upgrading from an older Clash Verge Rev build, uninstall the previous version first or note the new config path in Settings → App Directory so you do not lose profiles. Starting around version 1.4.3, config locations changed — mixing old portable folders with new installs causes “missing subscription” confusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clash Verge Rev the same as Clash for Windows?

No. CFW was a different Electron-based client that is no longer maintained. Clash Verge Rev is a separate project (Tauri + Mihomo) with a different settings layout but a similar workflow: Profiles, Proxy, System Proxy, TUN.

Can I install Clash Verge Rev without admin rights?

You can sometimes run a portable copy in user space, but Service Mode, TUN, and system-wide proxy changes effectively need administrator approval on Windows 11. For a proper install, use an account that can approve UAC.

Do I need TUN if I only use Chrome?

Usually no. System Proxy is enough for browsers and many apps. Enable TUN when CLI tools, games, or non-proxy-aware software must share the same route.

Why migrate from CFW now?

CFW’s core and dependencies are frozen. New protocols, bug fixes, and Windows 11 behavior improvements land in Mihomo-based clients like Clash Verge Rev. Staying on CFW increases security and compatibility risk over time.

Where are config files stored on Windows 11?

Open Clash Verge Rev → Settings → App Directory to reveal the folder. Back up this directory before major upgrades or when switching machines.

Sticking with discontinued clients like Clash for Windows on a new Windows 11 PC means frozen features, no Mihomo updates, and workarounds for TUN and modern protocols. One-size-fits-all VPN apps tunnel everything and often slow local banking, streaming, and work apps you still need at full speed. Browser extensions only cover tabs, not terminals or games. Clash Verge Rev on Win11 gives you an actively maintained desktop client, rule-based splitting through your subscription, and a clear install path — download, Service Mode, subscription, System Proxy or TUN — so the whole stack stays under your control without fighting outdated software.

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