Mihomo (formerly Clash Meta) FAQ: downloads, installation, configuration, and safety

How do I verify a Mihomo (formerly Clash Meta) download source?

Confirm the project owner, release tag, and filename, then compare a signature or hash. A mirror delivers the file but does not replace the upstream release record.

How should I choose x64, arm64, or an Android ABI?

x64 usually serves Intel/AMD desktop systems; arm64 serves Apple Silicon, Windows on Arm, and most new Android devices. Android also distinguishes arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, and x86_64.

What should I do with an operating-system security warning?

Stop and verify the source, filename, and integrity data. If they match, allow the file through the normal platform controls instead of disabling protection permanently.

Should I install the newest release immediately?

Read release notes and system requirements first. Keep the last known-good build and a backup until the new release completes a small validation test.

Why is an imported configuration empty?

Confirm the input format belongs to this client, was not line-wrapped, and can be refreshed manually; then inspect the import log.

Why does connected status not produce working traffic?

Record core logs, client status, and operating-system proxy state separately. A running core does not prove that application traffic is being routed through it.

What is the difference between system proxy and TUN?

System proxy covers applications that honor it; TUN captures more traffic. Validate the system proxy first, then enable TUN only when needed.

What should be backed up before an update?

Keep configuration, rule overrides, subscription information, the data-directory location, and client/core versions.

Can I share a full debug log?

Not safely. Redact subscription URLs, tokens, recovery phrases, private keys, endpoint addresses, and private paths, then share only the relevant time window.

Does repeated reinstallation solve most faults?

No. It can erase logs and state without proving the cause. Restore defaults or a known-good configuration and change one variable at a time.

How should an offline installer be archived?

Keep it with the release page, version, original filename, and hash. A renamed package by itself is difficult to trace later.

How current is the version information?

This page was editorially reviewed on 2026-08-23. Releases change, so check the project release page before downloading.

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