ROUTE ATLAS Regional and route-type index

VPNIG server locations and route directory

International routes organized by region, city and connection type. Coverage currently includes 120+ countries / 160+ routes, with IEPL, relay and direct options for different destinations and use cases.

120+ countries / 160+ routes Unlimited devices 14-day no-questions-asked refund
DIRECTORYStatic route index

Browse server nodes by region

Use the table to check regions, cities, route types and streaming support. A country or region may offer several connection types. First identify where the target service is hosted, then compare dedicated, relay and direct routes. A route name describes the exit location, not the visitor’s physical distance; for cross-region access, the service location usually matters more than map distance.

Country / region City Route type Streaming support
Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong Hong Kong IEPL Supported
Japan Tokyo IEPL Supported
Japan Osaka Relay Supported
Singapore Singapore IEPL Supported
South Korea Seoul Relay Supported
Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Direct Supported
Thailand Bangkok Direct Supported
North America
United States Los Angeles IEPL Supported
United States San Jose Relay Supported
United States Seattle Direct Supported
United States New York Relay Supported
Canada Vancouver Direct Supported
Canada Toronto Relay Supported
Europe
United Kingdom London IEPL Supported
Germany Frankfurt Relay Supported
Netherlands Amsterdam Direct Supported
France Paris Relay Supported
Switzerland Zurich Direct Supported
Sweden Stockholm Direct Supported
Other regions
Australia Sydney Relay Supported
India Mumbai Direct Supported
United Arab Emirates Dubai Relay Supported
Brazil São Paulo Direct Supported
South Africa Johannesburg Direct Supported
PATH TYPESHow route structures work

Route type determines path and cost

IEPL, relay and direct routes are not simply higher or lower tiers. They represent different entry arrangements, cross-border path structures and resource costs. Choose based on task duration, interaction frequency, target region and the current access network—not just the route name.

IEPL Prioritize path consistency

IEPL dedicated line

IEPL routes use planned entry points and international transit resources, with fewer uncontrollable detours across the public internet. Their value is usually consistent routing and greater predictability during peak periods, not a one-off peak-speed test. Video calls, remote desktops, sustained uploads, repository synchronization and long-lived connections are good starting points for this route type.

Dedicated resources generally cost more to provision and maintain than ordinary public-internet paths, so they are better suited to critical tasks. If the target is in Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, the US West Coast or a major European hub, start with the corresponding dedicated route and check login, page interaction, file transfer and session persistence.

Best for: long-lived connections / remote collaboration / sustained transfers
RELAY Balance routing and coverage

Relay route

A relay route sends the connection to a selected entry point before forwarding it to the target region. Compared with relying entirely on a local carrier’s international exit, relays can adjust congested or indirect segments while retaining broad regional coverage. They suit everyday browsing, content access, AI tool sessions, routine downloads and switching between multiple exit regions.

Relay quality depends on both the local-to-entry and entry-to-exit paths. If one region performs poorly, try a nearby entry point or another relay city instead of reconnecting to the same city repeatedly. Relay costs generally fall between dedicated and direct routes, making them practical for daily use while balancing coverage and path consistency.

Best for: everyday access / AI tools / switching regions
DIRECT Simple path

Direct route

A direct route goes from the current access network to the exit server without an additional dedicated entry point. Its structure is simpler and works well when the local network already has a strong international connection, the task is light or the target region is relatively close. Documentation, email, short queries, backup access and tasks with clear exit-region requirements but modest consistency needs are good candidates.

Direct routes depend more on public interconnection between carriers, so performance can change with the access network and time of day. They generally cost less than dedicated routes and help provide a wider choice of countries and regions. Judge them by whether the complete task succeeds—continuous page loading, session persistence and complete file transfers—not by brief speed changes.

Best for: light access / choosing a region / backup routes

Why keep multiple paths for the same region

The same destination does not mean every user has the same entry network. Home broadband, office networks and mobile connections may use different international exits and interconnection policies, so one route can perform differently in each environment. Keeping dedicated, relay and direct options expands troubleshooting from “change city” to “change path structure,” helping identify whether an issue lies at the local entry, cross-border segment or target service.

Path consistency
Prioritize IEPL for critical tasks, use relays to balance coverage and consistency, and keep direct routes for light tasks and backup access.
Regional coverage
Direct and relay routes make it easier to expand the regional directory, while dedicated routes focus on common network hubs and sustained connections.
Resource cost
Dedicated routes generally require greater network-resource investment, relays sit in the middle, and direct routes mainly use public interconnection paths.
USE CASEChoose by task

Route recommendations by use case

The goal is not to find one fixed location for every task, but to identify the target service’s location and connection requirements first. The sections below outline a practical order of evaluation. When switching, change one variable at a time—for example, keep the region fixed and change the route type—so you can tell what improved.

A

Everyday browsing and research

Everyday websites, documents, email and code resources usually involve many small requests, so smooth page loading matters more than peak speed on a single large file. Start with a nearby relay or direct route and confirm that login, search, pagination and attachment downloads complete consistently. If the main page loads but images, scripts or login state repeatedly fail, keep the region fixed and try that region’s relay or IEPL route.

When visiting websites in several regions, there is no need to chase city names constantly. Keep one nearby region as a regular entry point, then switch the exit according to the account region or content catalog. This reduces aimless route testing and makes it easier to build a consistent setup.

B

Streaming and long-form video

Streaming depends on the exit region, content licensing, account region and sustained-transfer capacity. First choose the country or region for the desired catalog, then select a route marked as supporting streaming. During playback, check whether quality remains stable, seeking resumes smoothly and buffering stays infrequent.

If short videos work but long-form video is unstable, switch within the same region from direct to relay or IEPL instead of changing the region and client settings at once. If the platform’s catalog differs from expectations, check that the account and exit regions match; the route provides the exit only, while the platform determines the content available.

C

AI tools and persistent sessions

Web-based AI tools, editor plugins and API calls often involve persistent sessions, streaming responses, file uploads and authentication. Prioritize session integrity before one-off response speed. Start with a relay or IEPL route in a common region for the target service, then complete the full workflow: login, consecutive prompts, long-form generation and file processing.

If the page opens but generation is frequently interrupted, keep the client and account settings unchanged and switch route types within the same region. Development tools may also connect to repositories, dependency sources and AI services at the same time. The goal is not to speed up one site in isolation, but to keep the entire workflow usable. A stable relay or dedicated route is often better for this combination of tasks.

D

Gaming and interactive applications

Games, voice chat and interactive apps are more sensitive to continuous data exchange. Identify the server region first, then choose an IEPL or relay route in that region. Test beyond the launcher: enter an actual match, voice room or interactive session and check login, matchmaking, state synchronization and reconnection.

A game may place login, asset downloads and match servers in different regions, so one route may not cover the full workflow. If launch works but matches fail, confirm the game region and then change path types within the same region. For clients that update in the background, test updates separately from live interaction rather than treating download speed and gameplay as one metric.

E

Work, meetings and remote desktops

Workflows often combine video meetings, business documents, remote desktops, code synchronization and cloud storage. These tasks prioritize connection continuity and path consistency, so start with an IEPL route near the company systems or cloud-service region. If team resources span several regions, keep a dedicated route for the main work region and a relay route for research and ordinary browsing.

Before an important meeting or remote session, complete a full check of login, audio and video, screen sharing and file transfer. Avoid repeatedly changing regions during a meeting. If the office network has internal requirements for connection methods, follow the organization’s network and information-security policies before deciding whether to use a subscription service.

METHODReduce unproductive route testing

Switch routes with a repeatable method

A useful route-selection process should answer two questions: which exit region does the task require, and which path works best on the current access network? If you change the region, route type, client mode and app settings at once, even an improvement will be hard to explain.

Fix the target region first. Use a relay or IEPL route there to complete the full task; if something fails, change only the route type within that region. Once the region and path are confirmed, adjust split-routing or global settings in the client. For long-running apps, judge the complete session, including login, ongoing interaction, uploads, downloads, exit and reconnection.

Home broadband, office networks and mobile networks use different entry paths, so a result from one environment should not automatically be applied to another. After changing networks, repeat the same validation sequence. Recording “target region, route type, specific task, result” is more useful than recording isolated speed figures and makes it easier to restore a working combination later.

  1. Identify the target region first Choose the exit based on the region of the website, cloud service, content catalog or business system—not the city name.
  2. Keep the region fixed, then change the type Compare IEPL, relay and direct routes within the same region, avoiding multiple changes at once.
  3. Run the complete task Complete login, browsing, interaction, uploads or playback, and judge whether the workflow finishes smoothly.
  4. Keep a primary and backup route Save a stable combination for common tasks and prepare a backup with a different path structure.
COVERAGEService coverage

Global coverage and usage boundaries

VPNIG currently covers 120+ countries / 160+ routes, offering different exit regions and path structures. Coverage does not mean every country has the same route types; common network hubs are better suited to dedicated and relay routes, while direct or regional relay routes can extend the available exits elsewhere.

Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux users can obtain clients and subscription details through the user panel, with unlimited devices. For multi-device use, keep suitable regional combinations for work, streaming and mobile devices rather than using the same exit everywhere. Account creation requires no email address; a username and password are sufficient.

Route performance is also affected by the local access network, target-service policies, account region and app settings. The directory is a guide to route selection, not a replacement for third-party content or regional rules. If the first choice does not meet expectations, keep the target region fixed and change the path type as described on this page; plans include a 14-day no-questions-asked refund.

Hong Kong Japan Singapore United States Canada United Kingdom Germany Netherlands France Switzerland Australia Brazil