Setting Up Happ on Android in 4 Steps
On Android, Happ works as an independent Xray-core app that draws its server settings from an access key the service's Telegram bot sends you. Below is the complete route from downloading the file to your first working connection.
Step 1. Get the Happ APK
Go to the Android download page and install the file on your phone or tablet. Be certain it's the Android build in particular — the iPhone and desktop editions won't run on Android.
Step 2. Ask the Telegram bot for a key
Launch the service's Telegram bot and request an access key or subscription link. It sends back a text string and typically a QR code as well — both work equally well on Android.
Step 3. Enter the key in the app
Go to the add-subscription section in Happ and either paste the copied link or aim the app's camera at the QR code. A ready-to-go connection profile appears in the list immediately.
Step 4. Connect to a server
With the key added, Happ shows the available servers — choose the closest or quickest one and begin the connection with a single tap. At first launch the system requests permission to create a VPN connection: this is Android's standard prompt, and you have to approve it or the profile won't function.
Still not connecting — what to do
When the app is installed and the key is in place yet a connection still won't form, begin by restarting Happ and moving to another server. If that gets you nowhere, consult the common-causes guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is it possible to install Happ on Android without Google Play?
Yes — the file comes straight from the download page and installs like an ordinary APK, with no app store required.
If the QR scanner won't launch, how else can I add a key?
Copy the subscription link directly from the Telegram bot and paste it by hand into the app's add-subscription section.
Can I test Happ on Android for free?
Yes — you can activate a 3-day trial via the Telegram bot before settling on a paid plan.
Does the app require any special phone permissions?
The first time you connect, Android displays its usual VPN-creation prompt — the profile won't work until you grant it.
Get connected through the Telegram bot
Set up Happ on Android and pick up an access key from the Telegram bot — you'll be connected in a matter of minutes.
Get a key