REGIONS
Routes by region
The locations below are examples, not a complete route list, and may not all be available at the same time. First identify the exit region your target service requires, then check the options in your client. A city name indicates the exit location; it does not, by itself, predict connection speed.
Asia-Pacific
A good starting point for comparing everyday browsing, interactive apps, and work connections. Shorter physical distance can help narrow your options, but upstream providers, routing, and your local network also affect performance.
| Country / region | City | Route type | Streaming support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | Tokyo | Dedicated IEPL | Check in the client |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | Dedicated IEPL | Check in the client |
| Singapore | Singapore | Relay | Check in the client |
| South Korea | Seoul | Relay | Check in the client |
| Australia | Sydney | Direct | Check in the client |
| New Zealand | Auckland | Relay | Check in the client |
North America
If the service you use is hosted in North America, include a local exit in your comparison. An exit close to the server does not guarantee a shorter end-to-end route; traffic from your device to the exit may still cross regions.
| Country / region | City | Route type | Streaming support |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Los Angeles | Direct | Check in the client |
| United States | Seattle | Relay | Check in the client |
| United States | New York | Relay | Check in the client |
| Canada | Vancouver | Direct | Check in the client |
| Canada | Toronto | Relay | Check in the client |
| Mexico | Mexico City | Relay | Check in the client |
Europe
Choose a location based on the region of the European service, collaboration platform, or content you need. Keeping a backup route in the same region can make troubleshooting easier than switching repeatedly between distant exits.
| Country / region | City | Route type | Streaming support |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | London | Relay | Check in the client |
| Germany | Frankfurt | Relay | Check in the client |
| France | Paris | Direct | Check in the client |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | Relay | Check in the client |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Relay | Check in the client |
| Switzerland | Zurich | Direct | Check in the client |
Other regions
For South America, Africa, and the Middle East, choose a route based on a specific need. If a service does not require a particular region, there is little reason to add routing complexity just to change your exit location.
| Country / region | City | Route type | Streaming support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | São Paulo | Relay | Check in the client |
| Chile | Santiago | Relay | Check in the client |
| Argentina | Buenos Aires | Relay | Check in the client |
| South Africa | Johannesburg | Relay | Check in the client |
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Relay | Check in the client |
| Turkey | Istanbul | Relay | Check in the client |
TOPOLOGY
Dedicated, relay, and direct routes compared
Route types describe how a connection is structured, not how good it is. Protocols determine how data is encapsulated and transmitted; topology determines where it travels. Choosing Trojan, VLESS, or Hysteria2 does not turn a public internet connection into a dedicated route. For a protocol comparison, see the protocol guide.
Dedicated IEPL: more control over cross-region routing
Worth comparing when session continuity and performance during busy hours matter.
IEPL is an international private connection delivered over Ethernet. In a route design, the dedicated segment connects access points in different regions, reducing that segment’s dependence on changes in public internet routing. This describes how transport resources are arranged; it does not mean every link between your device and the destination uses dedicated resources.
Your Wi-Fi, local access network, and the connection between the exit and target service still affect performance. When comparing a dedicated route, look for fewer interruptions and steadier transfers, not just a quick initial page load. Consider it for meetings, remote desktops, and AI sessions with continuous output.
Dedicated connections generally involve higher resource procurement and maintenance costs. However, route costs are not a separate charge for any particular plan and do not imply unlimited capacity. For VPNEF pricing and data allowances, see the plans page.
Relay: rerouting traffic through an access point
Worth comparing when the direct path from your location to the target exit performs poorly.
A relay route sends traffic to an access point first, which then forwards it to the target exit. The entry and exit regions may differ; the region shown to users usually refers to the exit. An extra hop does not necessarily mean a slower connection. If the access point has better peering with your local provider, the overall connection may be more stable.
This setup allows more flexibility in choosing a route, but adds links that need to be maintained. The entry point, forwarding resources, and exit connection all need to work together. Compare relay and direct routes in the same region using your actual tasks. Do not assume that “relay” means dedicated, or that forwarding automatically means poor quality.
Costs depend on the combination of access points, forwarding resources, and exit resources; the route label alone does not tell you how expensive it is. Relay routes may suit everyday browsing, video, or cross-region collaboration. Test one during the hours you normally use the service to see if it works well on your network.
Direct: connect from your local network to the exit
A good fit when the public internet route is already performing well.
A direct route usually means the client connects to the target exit over the public internet, without an additional relay access point arranged by the service. “Direct” describes the topology; traffic still passes through routers within provider networks, so it does not mean there are no intermediate links.
Performance depends more directly on your local provider’s international peering, cross-region routing, and congestion. When network conditions are good, a direct route can work well for browsing and regular transfers. If it becomes unstable during busy hours, compare it with a relay or dedicated route. Geographic proximity alone cannot tell you which direct route will be faster.
Direct routes generally require fewer service-side relay resources, but exit resources and peering quality still vary in cost. For users, it is more useful to keep a connection that has been tested and works than to treat topology labels as a proxy for price or performance.
WORKLOAD
Choose an international route by use case
Start with the task, then choose a region and topology. Narrow down your options by checking which regions your account supports, where the target service is located, and whether the connection needs to stay active. Unlimited devices does not mean every device needs the same exit; you can keep a verified route for each task.
Everyday browsing
Loading a webpage involves DNS lookups, establishing a connection, running scripts, and fetching images. A page that takes a long time to load does not necessarily point to a lack of exit capacity; a resource domain may not be routed as expected. Start with a region where your usual services work, then compare routes in that region. Avoid changing exits every time you open a page.
Test with the sites you actually use and check whether sign-in, search, and navigation work smoothly. If only one site has a problem, check its status and your client rules first. If several unrelated sites behave similarly, compare with a backup route.
Streaming
First check the platform’s account and content-region requirements, then test exit support. Opening the platform’s home page does not mean a specific title will play; playing one title does not mean every resolution or catalog is available. Test the actual video and check playback start-up, seeking, and sustained viewing.
Video depends more on sustained data transfer than on a brief connection test. If playback buffers, rule out local Wi-Fi issues and other downloads before comparing routes in the same region. Keep the exit stable during playback to avoid region checks and session reconnects. See the streaming support guide for more ways to check.
Accessing AI tools
AI tools may use web pages, APIs, file uploads, and persistent connections for streaming output. Opening the home page only confirms that some requests work. Also test account sign-in, a standard conversation, file operations, and whether output completes. The target service determines regional availability and account eligibility; a route cannot change those requirements.
Once a route reliably handles your tasks, keep using that exit, especially during long responses, code generation, or uploads. If connections keep dropping, compare relay and dedicated routes in the same region and check that the client routes relevant requests as expected. See the AI tools access guide for more use cases.
Gaming and interactive apps
Game connections depend on the server region, how data is transmitted, and whether the client supports forwarding. A good experience in a browser does not guarantee the game itself will work well, and a smooth update download does not prove that gameplay will be stable. Choose an exit that matches the game server’s region, then test sign-in, the lobby, and an actual session.
Interactive tasks are sensitive to route fluctuations. Physical proximity is a useful starting point, not a guarantee. A general network acceleration service is not the same as a gaming-specific optimization service. Do not switch exits mid-session. If a particular app is incompatible, note the scenario and report it through a support ticket in the user panel.
Cross-border work
For work, focus on whether authentication, meetings, remote access, and file sync complete reliably. Business apps may have policies for exit regions or IP addresses, so check your organization’s requirements before switching. Sticking with a verified region can reduce repeated identity checks and make connection issues easier for administrators to troubleshoot.
For meetings or remote desktops that need to stay connected, compare dedicated and relay routes during working hours. If bulk transfers and interactive tasks run at the same time, check for competition on your local network. Route selection only affects the connection path; it does not replace business account permissions, device security settings, or internal access authorization.
VALIDATION
Connection checks and backup routes
When comparing routes, keep the device, local network, task, and time of day as consistent as possible. Change only one factor at a time—region, route, or protocol—to see what affects performance. One isolated failure does not prove a route is always unavailable, and a brief success is no substitute for testing the complete task.
Confirm the configuration is up to date
Refresh the subscription in your client and make sure the route list loads, then check the selected route and routing mode. An old local cache, unsaved rules, or a connection that has not started can make the displayed settings differ from the path your requests actually take.
Get the client and subscription after signing in. For your first import, follow the getting started guide.
Test with real tasks
Use network checks to help verify the exit, then try your actual tasks. For browsing, follow links between pages; for video, play a title; for AI tools, complete a session; and for work, test sustained activity in the app. An exit check cannot replace testing the target service.
Also check your local Wi-Fi, background sync, and the target platform’s status.
Keep notes you can refer back to
Record the route name, protocol, network environment, time of the issue, and what you were doing. Keep any error message that helps explain the problem. For a backup, start with a verified route in the same region. Before changing regions, check whether the target service and your account allow it.
When submitting a support ticket, describe the issue without including your password or full subscription link.
QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Route Questions
How does coverage relate to the table on this page?
VPNEF covers 120+ countries and 170+ routes. This page is a regional and topology guide, not a complete list. Sign in to the user panel and refresh your client subscription to see currently available routes, names, and protocols.
Is a dedicated route always better than a direct route in the same region?
Route type alone cannot answer that. Dedicated routes offer more control over how some segments are resourced, while direct routes depend more on public internet peering. Compare them based on your local provider, time of day, and task. Keep using a route that reliably gets the job done.
Does a regional label mean streaming will always work?
Regional labels describe exit locations; they do not guarantee access to a streaming catalog. Check support in the client and test the platform itself. Account region, content licensing, and platform policies can all affect what you can watch.
Do multiple devices need to use the same route?
There is no limit on simultaneous devices, and each device can use a route suited to its task. Keep the exit stable for account-sensitive tasks and connections that need to stay active. Supported platforms include Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux. Get the client and subscription through the user panel.
What subscription terms should I know before getting started?
No email address is required; create an account with a username and password. Monthly subscription data resets each month on the activation date. Mid-cycle upgrades are prorated based on the remaining days. Data packages remain valid until used and never expire. Payment methods include Alipay / WeChat Pay / USDT, and a 7-day refund policy is available. See the full plan details for prices and data allowances.
How can I report a route issue?
Report the route name, platform, and issue through a support ticket in the user panel. Say whether you cannot connect, only some sites are affected, or a sustained task keeps dropping. This helps distinguish access, routing, and target service issues.