About Outline
Outline is an easy way for you to set up your own virtual private network (VPN) server to more safely access the open internet and keep your communications private. If you have received an access key, download the Outline...
Outline is an easy way for you to set up your own virtual private network (VPN) server to more safely access the open internet and keep your communications private.
If you have received an access key, download the Outline app to get started.
If you haven’t received an access key, you’ll first need to set-up your own server. Get started by downloading the Outline Manager from getoutline.org . Creating your own server is quick and easy, and instructions in the Manager will guide you through each step.
How Do I Set Up Outline?
- Outline consists of two related products: the Outline Manager and Outline.
- The Outline Manager lets you create and operate your own VPN, and share access with anyone you choose by sending them an invitation directly from the Manager. Once you’ve downloaded the Manager, you can easily set up a VPN server on a cloud provider in less than five minutes.
- After setup is complete, you can download the Outline app on your phone and desktop.
- Share internet access with coworkers or friends by inviting them directly from the Manager.
- If you’ve received an access code from someone using an Outline Manager you’re all set! Just download the app and get started.
Why use Outline?
- Fast, reliable access to the open internet, powered by the Shadowsocks protocol
- Allows you to create and maintain your own VPN server and provide access with those you trust
- Strong encryption keeps your communications private
- Completely open source and audited by a nonprofit security firm
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of Outline since it was posted on our website on 2019-10-25 12:41:17.
The latest version is and it was updated on 2026-10-12 17:04:33. See below the changes in each version.
Outline version
Updated At: 2026-09-02
Changes: • Updated to target the latest Android SDK, with support for devices using 16KB memory pages
• Reliability and maintenance improvements
Outline version
Updated At: 2026-07-21
Changes: • New: Quick Settings tile — connect and disconnect from the notification shade
• Fixed a resource leak that could degrade long-lived connections
• Reliability and maintenance improvements
Outline version
Updated At: 2026-07-21
Changes: - Providers can now enable usage reporting by setting the new `reporter` in the YAML access key
- Fixed a crash when using WebSocket access keys
- Various bug fixes and enhancements
Outline version 1.16.1
Updated At: 2025-08-26
Changes: - Introducing "Dark Theme": you can switch themes via the "Appearance" menu now
- Fixed an issue that would sometimes show a "failed to connect" false alert
- General bug fixes and usability enhancements
Outline version 1.15.0
Updated At: 2025-04-30
Changes: This update adds two key features:
- Advanced Config: Customizable connections support multiple protocols (including WebSockets), separate TCP/UDP ports, and more. Enables future enhancements and simplifies adding new protocols. Existing configurations are still supported.
- WebSockets: Supports Shadowsocks-over-WebSockets, wrapping traffic in web traffic for improved circumvention. Helps bypass protocol allowlisting and IP blocking.
Outline version 1.15.2
Updated At: 2025-04-30
Changes: - Improved connection stability during network changes
- Added scrollable and copyable error details
- Bug fixes
Outline version 1.14.0
Updated At: 2024-11-06
Changes: - Added support for Happy Eyeballs server connection. Your server domain can now resolve to multiple IPs, including IPv6, and the app will use the first IP with a successful TCP connection
- Provided more detailed error messages when connect fails
- Expanded text box in “adding new access key” dialog
- Updated options on support contact form
- Disabled TCP Keep-Alive to reduce battery consumption
- Improved code security
- Fixed bugs
- The minimum supported Android is now 10.0
Outline version 1.12.1
Updated At: 2024-04-15
Changes: Fixed an issue where the app was constantly asking for clipboard access.
Outline version 1.13.0
Updated At: 2024-04-15
Outline version 1.11.0
Updated At: 2023-11-07
Changes: Details error button for better debugging
Bugfixes and improvements
Disclaimer
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