Browse routes by region
The examples below group static route types by Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and other regions to illustrate how to choose a route. They aren’t a complete server list or a guarantee that these combinations will always be available. Check the client after signing in for current regions, cities, and route types.
“Check by platform and region” means streaming access needs to be tested in practice; it isn’t a guarantee for every catalog, account, or playback quality. On narrow screens, swipe horizontally to view the table.
| Country / region | City | Route type | Streaming support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | |||
| Japan | Tokyo | IEPL private line | Check by platform and region |
| Japan | Osaka | Relayed | Check by platform and region |
| Singapore | Singapore | IEPL private line | Check by platform and region |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | IEPL private line | Check by platform and region |
| South Korea | Seoul | Relayed | Check by platform and region |
| Australia | Sydney | Direct | Check by platform and region |
| North America | |||
| United States | Los Angeles | Relayed | Check by platform and region |
| United States | Seattle | Direct | Check by platform and region |
| United States | New York | Relayed | Check by platform and region |
| Canada | Toronto | Direct | Check by platform and region |
| Europe | |||
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | Relayed | Check by platform and region |
| Switzerland | Zurich | Direct | Check by platform and region |
| Germany | Frankfurt | Relayed | Check by platform and region |
| United Kingdom | London | Relayed | Check by platform and region |
| France | Paris | Direct | Check by platform and region |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Direct | Check by platform and region |
| Other regions | |||
| Brazil | São Paulo | Relayed | Check by platform and region |
| South Africa | Johannesburg | Direct | Check by platform and region |
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Relayed | Check by platform and region |
| Chile | Santiago | Direct | Check by platform and region |
Region, city, and entry point are different things
When choosing a route, start with the exit region, which typically determines the network location websites see. The city describes where that exit is located and helps you compare its geographic relationship to a target service. The entry point is where your device connects to the service; relay nodes connect different parts of the route. These may be in different regions from the exit. So a city in a server name doesn’t mean the entire connection passes only through that city.
Coverage helps you judge whether enough regions are available; it doesn’t tell you how good a single connection will be. A region may offer multiple route types, and each can be affected by your local carrier, Wi-Fi network, destination site, and time of use. If you need a service in a specific region, filter for suitable exits first, then compare how they perform in the app you actually use rather than picking at random from all servers.
Route types and connection paths
IEPL, relayed, and direct describe how a connection path is arranged. A protocol describes how data is transmitted. They aren’t interchangeable, and their names alone don’t indicate which performs better.
IEPL private line
Focus on the key transmission segmentIEPL generally refers to an international Ethernet private line. The idea is to use a dedicated line for specific parts of the connection rather than relying entirely on public internet routing. This can reduce the impact of congestion and routing changes on those key segments. The connection from your device to the service entry point, and from the exit to the destination website, remains part of the overall path; the term “private line” doesn’t mean every segment uses one.
This type of route can suit ongoing interactive tasks, video calls, file transfers, or situations where performance tends to fluctuate during peak hours. Compare whether apps stay responsive and video plays without repeated buffering—not just whether the connection succeeds. Private-line resources and maintenance typically cost more, but higher cost doesn’t mean faster performance everywhere and at all times. Poor local connectivity or a busy destination site can still be bottlenecks.
Relayed routes
Consider the entry and exit combinationA relayed route adds a forwarding step between your device and the final exit, using the path between the entry and exit to improve reachability and connection performance. Your device connects to a suitable entry point, and the service forwards traffic to the destination region. The key isn’t simply that traffic passes through another node; it’s whether the resulting route suits your current network better than the original public route.
This can be useful when you need an exit in a particular region but a direct connection from your local network performs poorly. Resources typically cover several parts—entry, forwarding, and exit—so the exit server’s cost alone doesn’t tell the whole story. Relaying also adds maintenance and troubleshooting steps; if the entry is congested or the forwarding segment is unstable, another hop may not help. Compare different routes to the same exit region to avoid confusing regional differences with topology differences.
Direct routes
Consider the public internet path from your locationA direct route generally means your device connects to the exit over the public internet without an additional relay on the service side. Its simpler structure can make it easier to distinguish issues with your local network, the exit, or the destination website. “Direct” doesn’t mean a straight geographic line: data still travels through carrier networks and peering points, and the route can change with routing policies.
When your local carrier has good connectivity to the destination region, direct routes can work well for everyday browsing, research, and routine downloads. Compared with options that use private lines or additional relays, they typically involve a simpler set of resources, though actual costs still depend on region, bandwidth procurement, and maintenance. This page doesn’t infer price differences between plans. If performance worsens at peak times, keep the same exit region and compare another route type instead of changing all your settings at once.
Choose a route for your use case
Start by defining what you need to do, then choose a region and route. Keeping a shortlist that suits your current use is more practical than constantly chasing an abstract “fastest server.”
Prioritize consistent browsing
Web browsing involves multiple requests for pages, images, scripts, and more. A homepage loading doesn’t guarantee that everything else will work smoothly. Start with an exit that meets the site’s regional requirements and is geographically close, then open your usual pages to check image loading, search results, and sign-in status. If you don’t need a specific region, there’s no reason to choose a distant one just because the server name sounds farther away.
If only one website is having issues, check the site itself and your account before comparing with other websites. If every page is slow, then check your local network and route type. This helps avoid mistaking a website outage for a route-wide problem.
Check the region, then test playback
Platforms such as Netflix and Disney+ use exit location, account region, content licensing, and their own policies to determine what you can watch. A server in a particular region doesn’t guarantee access to its entire catalog. In line with the platform’s terms, check whether the title you want plays, then see if playback buffers or picture quality fluctuates during a longer session. Simply reaching the platform homepage isn’t enough to verify access.
High-resolution playback depends more on sustained throughput, and switching routes frequently makes it harder to assess performance. If playback has problems, compare another route in the same region first, and check your local Wi-Fi and background downloads. No fixed resolution is guaranteed, and access can’t be promised as a permanent outcome.
Keep an exit that works for your account
Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini each have their own supported regions and account policies. Check the tool’s official availability for your target region, then choose an exit that meets your account requirements. A working network connection only addresses connectivity; it doesn’t replace platform eligibility, payment status, or account verification. For details on specific use cases, see the AI guide.
Conversation generation, file uploads, and long-running tasks can perform differently, so test each with the tasks you actually need. If you need to keep a session active, avoid switching regions repeatedly while a task is running. If a page loads but generation stops, check the platform’s status, your local connection, and other routes rather than assuming the protocol is at fault.
Make sure game traffic uses the route
Games are more sensitive to response time, packet loss, and route changes. First check where the game server is located and whether your client’s proxy mode covers the traffic the game uses. Some game traffic won’t follow the browser’s proxy settings, so a change in your browser’s exit doesn’t mean the game is using the same route.
International routes aren’t the same as game acceleration services tailored to a specific title. If a game server is far away, a route can’t eliminate the distance data has to travel. Try an exit near the game server and compare your experience in the same game on the same local network. If it doesn’t help, restore your original settings rather than adding unnecessary connection steps.
Prioritize business continuity
Work involves more than opening a webpage: it can include video calls, document collaboration, file syncing, and business systems. Prefer an exit that matches the region of your team’s services and can remain consistent over time. Avoid changing routes during calls or file uploads. If your account is subject to organizational security requirements, first confirm which connection methods your company allows.
VPNRole supports unlimited simultaneous devices, but devices transferring data at the same time still use your plan’s data allowance and share your local network capacity. If a call stutters, pause nonessential syncing before comparing routes. When connecting to a store or admin dashboard, also check account permissions and regional consistency; switching routes isn’t a substitute for addressing account risks on the platform.
Post-connection checks
Change one setting and observe one result. Repeatable checks make it easier to tell whether a change actually helped.
Verify the exit, then test the app
Sign in to the dashboard to get the client and subscription, then import them and choose a target region. Use IP check to confirm which exit your browser request uses, then open the app you need. A browser check reflects only that request; with split tunneling, other apps may use different routes. If the exit hasn’t changed, first check whether the client is connected and the app is covered by its rules rather than continuing to switch remote servers.
Separate local issues from remote ones
If the same device behaves differently on different local networks, check the connection environment first. If only one app has issues across different routes, look at the destination service or account. During troubleshooting, keep the device, task, and exit region the same, and change only the route type or local connection. Changing the region, protocol, and client settings all at once makes results difficult to compare.
Choose a plan based on your usage
Once you’ve chosen a region, consider your data needs. Monthly plans are ¥9.9/month for 60GB, ¥18/month for 250GB, and ¥28/month for 500GB. Data resets monthly on your activation date; mid-cycle upgrades are prorated by the remaining days. Data packs cost ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB, and ¥658/3000GB; they remain available until used and never expire. Server names don’t replace data planning: regular video streaming and occasional research shouldn’t be estimated the same way.
For help importing the client, see Guides. To compare how protocols establish connections, transmit data, and use resources, see the protocol reference. For persistent issues, submit a support ticket in the dashboard with details about your local network, selected region, route type, and the app’s behavior. Don’t share subscription details or account credentials publicly.