---
title: "Guides"
description: "Step-by-step guides for Potatso on iPhone and iPad, from adding your first server to rules, DNS, Smart Routing and Shortcuts."
---

> Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://potatso.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Guides

Step-by-step guides for Potatso on iPhone and iPad. New to Potatso? Start with getting started, then import your subscription.

## Get started

- **Getting started**

  Add your first server and connect.

  [Get started →](/docs/guides/getting-started/)
- **Import subscriptions**

  Bring in Clash / Mihomo, V2Ray / Xray and Surge configurations.

  [Import a subscription →](/docs/guides/import-subscriptions/)
- **Outbound modes**

  Rule, Global, Direct and Smart, and when to use each.

  [Choose a mode →](/docs/guides/outbound-modes/)

## Switch from another app

- **From Shadowrocket** — [Move from Shadowrocket →](/docs/guides/migrate-from-shadowrocket/)
- **From Stash** — [Move from Stash →](/docs/guides/migrate-from-stash/)
- **From Clash** — [Move from Clash Verge, ClashX or Mihomo →](/docs/guides/migrate-from-clash/)
- **From Surge** — [Move from Surge →](/docs/guides/migrate-from-surge/)

## Features

- **Smart Routing**

  Local sites direct, everything else through your server.

  [Use Smart Routing →](/docs/guides/smart-routing/)
- **Rules and rule sets**

  Decide where each connection goes.

  [Write rules →](/docs/guides/rules-and-rule-sets/)
- **Proxy groups and speed tests**

  Pick servers by hand or let a group choose.

  [Set up groups →](/docs/guides/proxy-groups-and-speed-tests/)
- **DNS**

  DNS servers, DNS over HTTPS and TLS, and Fake-IP.

  [Configure DNS →](/docs/guides/dns/)
- **Statistics**

  Traffic, sessions and connection quality.

  [Read your statistics →](/docs/guides/statistics/)
- **Widgets and Shortcuts**

  Control Potatso from the Home Screen, Control Center and Shortcuts.

  [Automate Potatso →](/docs/guides/widgets-and-shortcuts/)

Something not working? See [Troubleshooting](/docs/troubleshooting/).

Source: https://potatso.com/docs/guides/index.mdx