Quick Start¶
Welcome to Rover! Get started in 5 simple steps.
What is Rover?¶
Rover is a desktop proxy client based on the sing-box core, offering:
- Intuitive GUI — no need to write config files by hand
- Multi-dimensional routing policies (domain / IP / process / rule sets)
- DNS policy leak prevention
- TUN mode for global proxy
- Built-in rule sets and preset templates
Not installed yet?
If you haven't installed Rover yet, please read Install & Update first.
Five Steps to Get Started¶
- Add a Profile — Go to the "Profiles" page, paste your subscription link, and click Add Remote. Rover will download and parse it automatically.
- Start the Core — On the "Dashboard", click Start Core to launch sing-box.
- Enable System Proxy — Toggle System Proxy on the Dashboard. HTTP/HTTPS traffic will be forwarded through Rover.
- Select a Node — Go to the "Proxies" page and choose a node with low latency.
- Verify — Check the network detection card on the Dashboard for your exit IP to confirm the proxy is working.
Global Proxy
If you need non-proxy-aware apps (games, CLI tools, etc.) to go through the proxy, enable TUN Mode on the Dashboard. A UAC prompt will appear on first enable to install the system service — click "Yes".
Using Preset Templates¶
If you don't want to configure routing rules manually, go to the "Policies" page and click Import, then select a preset template:
| Template | Description | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Proxy Foreign + Direct Rest | Only GFW-listed sites go through proxy; everything else is direct | Occasional access to foreign sites |
| Direct Domestic + Proxy Rest | Only domestic traffic is direct; everything else goes through proxy | Full proxy coverage |
| Balanced Routing | Auto-detects domestic vs. foreign traffic, balancing speed and privacy | Recommended for daily use |
Template Details
For detailed configuration of each template, see Preset Templates.
Next Steps¶
| Want to learn about | Read |
|---|---|
| Dashboard features | Dashboard |
| Managing proxy profiles | Profiles |
| Configuring routing rules | Policies |
| Preventing DNS leaks | DNS Policies |
| How it works | Architecture Overview |