Happ on iPhone: Install and Connect with a Key
On iPhone, the Happ app is built on the Xray-core engine, and connecting to a server takes an access key issued by the Telegram bot. Here's the complete path from install to a working connection.
Step 1. Install the app on your iPhone
Open the iOS download page and install the app. Use the iOS-specific link — builds made for other systems simply won't run on an iPhone.
Step 2. Get a key from the Telegram bot
Launch the service's Telegram bot — from your iPhone or any other device — and request an access key or subscription link. It often arrives along with a QR code, which is easiest to scan directly from the Happ app.
Step 3. Attach the subscription to the app
In Happ on iPhone, open the add-subscription section: paste the link you received, or scan the QR code with the app's camera. As soon as the subscription is added, a new entry appears in the profile list.
Step 4. Approve the VPN profile and turn on the connection
On first launch, iOS shows a system prompt asking to allow a VPN configuration — approve it in your device settings. Then pick a server in the app and switch the connection on.
Connection not coming up: what to check
If your iPhone refuses to connect after installing, make sure you approved the system VPN configuration prompt and that the key was pasted without stray spaces. Still stuck — open the full troubleshooting guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to jailbreak my iPhone for Happ?
No, the app installs and runs on a regular iPhone without any jailbreaking.
Why does iOS ask for permission during connection?
That's the system prompt to add a VPN configuration — Apple shows it for any VPN app the first time it connects.
Is there a way to try Happ on iPhone without paying?
Yes, a 3-day trial can be activated in the Telegram bot before you move to a paid plan.
How can I tell the key was added correctly?
Once the link is added, a new connection profile with a list of available servers shows up in the app.
Connect via the Telegram bot
Install Happ on iPhone and grab an access key from the Telegram bot to get connected right now.
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