Dashboard¶
The Dashboard is Rover's main interface — all core operations are accessible here.
Start / Stop Core¶
Click Start Core to launch sing-box. When it's running successfully:
- The status indicator turns green
- The traffic card shows real-time upload/download speeds
- The uptime timer starts
Click again to stop the core.
Auto-start
Enable "Auto-start proxy on launch" in Settings → App to have Rover automatically start the core and system proxy when it opens.
System Proxy¶
When System Proxy is enabled, the system's HTTP/HTTPS traffic is automatically forwarded through Rover. This works for browsers, download managers, and other apps that support system proxy settings.
Disabling System Proxy
When you turn off system proxy, the sing-box core keeps running but the system won't direct traffic to it. This is useful when you need a temporary direct connection.
TUN Mode¶
TUN mode creates a virtual network adapter that intercepts all system traffic, including apps that don't support proxy settings (games, CLI tools, etc.).
Auto-install on First Enable
When you enable TUN mode for the first time, if the system service (RoverService) isn't installed yet, Rover will automatically show a UAC prompt to install it. Click "Yes" — no manual steps needed. TUN mode will be enabled after installation.
You can also manually install/uninstall the system service in Settings → About. See Installing the System Service。
Relationship with System Proxy
TUN mode and system proxy can be used together or independently. When TUN is active, system proxy is usually unnecessary.
Outbound Mode¶
| Mode | Behavior | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Rule Mode | Routes traffic based on policy rules | Daily use — recommended default |
| Global Proxy | All traffic goes through proxy | Testing nodes, temporary need |
| Direct Mode | All traffic goes direct | Troubleshooting, domestic-only environment |
How does outbound mode affect traffic?
- Rule Mode: Traffic is matched against policy rules; unmatched traffic goes to the final outbound
- Global Proxy: Ignores all policy rules; all traffic goes directly through the
selector_outproxy group - Direct Mode: Ignores all policy rules; all traffic goes direct
Traffic Card¶
Shows current upload/download speed and cumulative data usage, helping you monitor network activity.
Network Detection¶
Displays your current exit IP and country/region, letting you verify that the proxy is working. Click refresh to re-detect.
Can't detect exit IP?
If network detection fails, the proxy node may be unavailable. Try switching nodes or check the Logs page for errors.