Network and Proxy

Proxy settings affect app updates, dependency downloads, link parsing, sniffing, YouTube, YouTube Music, and RSS. When downloading a direct file whose address has already been resolved, the target site may still impose speed or regional restrictions.

Choose a proxy mode

Open Account menu → Settings → Network:

Mode	When to use it
No proxy	The current network can reach the target services directly.
System proxy	The computer already has a working system proxy.
Manual proxy	XiaDown needs its own server address, port, or authentication settings.

After choosing Manual proxy, click “Edit Proxy,” enter the server information, and run the test. The settings are saved after a successful test.

When content fails to load

Check these items in order:

1. Confirm in a browser that the target site is currently reachable.
2. Check that XiaDown is using the correct proxy mode.
3. If you use a manual proxy, test the server again.
4. Close and reopen the current feature area, or use the page’s retry or refresh action.
5. For services that require sign-in, check App Sessions again.

Problems a proxy cannot solve

• The link was deleted or made private.
• The current account does not have access.
• The site changed its page or API and parsing is temporarily broken.
• The target service is rate-limiting requests.
• A local dependency is missing or malfunctioning.

For these cases, see Troubleshooting. When reporting a problem, include the app version, reproduction steps, and sanitized error details.