Introduction to VLESS #

VLESS is a lightweight proxy protocol developed by the V2Ray project. It is a simplified version of the VMess protocol. The VLESS structure is simpler, with lower processing overhead, relying on the transport layer (such as TLS) for encryption protection. It provides faster speed, lower CPU usage, and supports multiple transport methods including TCP, mKCP, WebSocket, HTTP/2, and gRPC. It is usually used with TLS for security and supports a fallback mechanism that can disguise the proxy as a normal website. Almost all proxy clients support VLESS, such as v2rayNG, v2box, hiddify, karing, sing-box, shadowrocket, and stash.

Steps to Set Up a VLESS Reality Proxy Node #

1. VPS Introduction #

First, prepare a VPS based on your needs. VPS from regions like Taiwan, the U.S., Japan, or Hong Kong are all fine. Generally, the closer the VPS is to your location, the faster the speed. Below are several affordable VPS providers for your reference:

2. Purchase a VPS #

Using rarecloud as an example:

• Supports Alipay payment.
• Use the coupon code provided above.
• Set language preference, select Debian 12, and choose Japan or Romania as the location.

After entering the promo code, you’ll see the discounted price.

Proceed to checkout, and you can pay via PayPal, Alipay, or credit card.

3. Connect to VPS #

• After successful payment, you’ll receive an email containing the VPS IP and password.

• Download FinalShell and install it.
• FinalShell Official Website
• Open the program → click the folder icon on the top left → select SSH Connection (Linux).

• Enter:
  • Name: any
  • Host: VPS IP from email
  • Username: root
  • Password: password from email
• Click OK to connect.

Once connected successfully, you’ll see the VPS interface.

4. Purchase a Domain Name #

• Go to https://porkbun.com/
• Register and log in.
• Navigate to your Domain Management section.

Search for a cheap domain and pay via Alipay.

After successful payment, locate the DNS settings.

• Enter a subdomain name (e.g., 3xui)
• Enter your VPS IP address in the value field and click Add.

5. Install 3x-ui #

Connect to your VPS via FinalShell and run the following commands:

apt install curl

VERSION=v2.5.5 && bash <(curl -Ls "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mhsanaei/3x-ui/$VERSION/install.sh") $VERSION

Press Enter when prompted.

After installation, note down the username, password, and URL for later login.

6. Apply for a Domain Certificate #

Run the following commands:

apt install certbot python3-certbot-nginx

Then:

certbot --nginx -d 3xui.yourdomain.com

Replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain.

7. Configure 3x-ui #

Open Chrome and enter the URL you saved earlier.

Go to Panel Settings → Certificate, enter your certificate and private key, then click Save and Restart Panel.

Now replace the IP in the original URL with your subdomain:

• Old: http://your.ip.address:52983/...
• New: http://3xui.yourdomain.com:52983/...

Access the new URL, log in, and go to Inbound List → Add Inbound.

Enter a name for your inbound.

Under Reality, click Get new cert, then Add.

Your VLESS Reality node is now set up successfully!

You can copy the node by clicking the QR code button and scanning or copying it.

Example node configuration:

vless://931884c4-494f-4f35-ae55-10ae38f3da95@bjly.mene.lol:53518?encryption=none&flow=xtls-rprx-vision&security=reality&sni=tesla.com&fp=random&pbk=zFZlzd84FwymBun_YXSLNNz83vGJnUGi_34doZWr3Ac&sid=b83ffb&spx=%2F&type=tcp&headerType=none#Poland--rea--Client001%20-%20Cloned-200G

8、Recommended Proxy Providers #

If setting up your own node is too complicated, here are some affordable proxy service providers.

• The following providers charge based on traffic usage. Their websites include software usage and installation tutorials.
• After purchasing traffic, there is no time limit — the traffic remains valid until it is fully used.
• If a website is inaccessible, it likely means it has been blocked; simply switch to another provider.

For tutorials on importing nodes:

• Android (v2rayNG) Tutorial
• iOS (Shadowrocket) Tutorial

If you have any questions, contact: leeulen60@gmail.com