Installing Happ on Android in 4 Steps
On Android, Happ runs as a standalone Xray-core app that pulls its server settings from an access key sent by the service's Telegram bot. Here's the full path from downloading the file to your first successful connection.
Step 1. Download the Happ APK
Open the Android download page and install the file on your phone or tablet. Make sure it's the Android build specifically — iPhone or desktop versions won't run on Android.
Step 2. Request a key from the Telegram bot
Open the service's Telegram bot and ask for an access key or subscription link. It replies with a text string and usually a QR code too — either works fine on Android.
Step 3. Add the key inside the app
Open the add-subscription section in Happ and either paste the copied link or point the app's camera at the QR code. A ready-to-use connection profile shows up in the list right away.
Step 4. Connect to a server
Once the key is in, Happ lists the available servers — pick the nearest or fastest one and start the connection with a single tap. On first launch the system asks for permission to create a VPN connection: it's Android's standard prompt, and approving it is required or the profile won't work.
No connection yet — what to try
If the app is installed and the key is in place but there's still no connection, start by restarting Happ and switching to a different server. If that doesn't help, check the common-causes guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can Happ be installed on Android without Google Play?
Yes, the file downloads directly from the download page and installs as a regular APK — no app store is needed.
The QR scanner won't open — how else can I add a key?
Copy the subscription link right in the Telegram bot and paste it manually into the app's add-subscription section.
Is there a free way to try Happ on Android?
Yes, you can turn on a 3-day trial through the Telegram bot before choosing a paid plan.
Does the app need any special phone permissions?
On first connection Android shows its standard VPN-creation prompt — the profile won't function unless you approve it.
Connect via the Telegram bot
Install Happ on Android and grab an access key from the Telegram bot — you'll be connected within minutes.
Get a key