Rule, Global, and Direct modes explained
The outbound mode decides how traffic is handled — one of the most fundamental concepts in Clash-family clients. Switch between the three at the top of the Proxies page or from the tray menu.
The three modes compared
Rule mode (recommended for daily use): traffic is routed intelligently by the rules in your config — local sites connect directly, foreign sites go through the proxy, ad domains get blocked. Best balance of speed and experience.
Global mode: all traffic goes through the selected proxy node. Useful when you temporarily want everything proxied; for daily use it slows down local sites.
Direct mode: nothing goes through the proxy — effectively pausing it while keeping the client running.
How to switch
- Open the Proxies page; the mode switcher sits at the top.
- Or right-click the tray icon and switch under the outbound mode menu.
- Changes apply instantly, no restart needed.