how to install v2ray on windows server 2025

V2Ray is a platform for building secure and efficient proxy servers. Installing it on Windows Server 2025 allows you to set up a high-performance network proxy for bypassing restrictions or enhancing privacy.

Step 1: Download V2Ray for Windows

Go to the official V2Ray GitHub releases page:

Download the latest Windows zip package (e.g., v2ray-windows-64.zip).

Step 2: Extract Files

Extract the contents of the ZIP file to a desired directory, for example:

C:\V2Ray

Step 3: Configure V2Ray

Inside the extracted folder, locate the config.json file. You can edit it using Notepad or VS Code to set your server, ports, and protocols.

Example minimal configuration snippet:

{
  "inbounds": [{
    "port": 1080,
    "protocol": "socks",
    "settings": {"auth": "noauth"}
  }],
  "outbounds": [{
    "protocol": "freedom",
    "settings": {}
  }]
}

This config sets a local SOCKS5 proxy on port 1080.

Step 4: Run V2Ray

Open PowerShell or Command Prompt, navigate to the V2Ray folder, and run:

cd C:\V2Ray
v2ray.exe -config config.json

V2Ray will start and listen on the port defined in your config.

Step 5: Set V2Ray as a Windows Service (Optional)

For continuous operation, you can install V2Ray as a Windows service:

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator.

2. Use nssm (Non-Sucking Service Manager) to install the service:

   nssm install V2Ray "C:\V2Ray\v2ray.exe" "-config C:\V2Ray\config.json"
   nssm start V2Ray

   Now V2Ray will start automatically with Windows.

V2Ray is now installed on Windows Server 2025 and ready to provide secure proxy services. You can further configure it for your network needs.

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