Browse Routes by Region
The table below illustrates combinations of regions, cities and route types; it is not a complete list of routes available to your account. Cities and types are examples. Check the client after login for current availability and names. Country and city labels indicate the route's exit location, not the location of the destination website's servers.
How to read the streaming column: “Verify with the target platform” means availability is not guaranteed. Platforms consider the exit IP, account region, content rights and their own policies. Routes in the same region may also produce different results.
| Country / Region | City | Route Type | Streaming Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | |||
| Singapore | Singapore | IEPL | Verify with the target platform |
| Japan | Tokyo | IEPL | Verify with the target platform |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | Relay | Verify with the target platform |
| South Korea | Seoul | Relay | Verify with the target platform |
| Australia | Sydney | Direct | Verify with the target platform |
| New Zealand | Auckland | Relay | Verify with the target platform |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | Relay | Verify with the target platform |
| Thailand | Bangkok | Relay | Verify with the target platform |
| North America | |||
| United States | Los Angeles | IEPL | Verify with the target platform |
| United States | New York | Relay | Verify with the target platform |
| Canada | Vancouver | Relay | Verify with the target platform |
| Canada | Toronto | Direct | Verify with the target platform |
| Europe | |||
| United Kingdom | London | IEPL | Verify with the target platform |
| Switzerland | Zurich | Relay | Verify with the target platform |
| Germany | Frankfurt | Relay | Verify with the target platform |
| France | Paris | Direct | Verify with the target platform |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | Relay | Verify with the target platform |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Direct | Verify with the target platform |
| Finland | Helsinki | Relay | Verify with the target platform |
| Spain | Madrid | Relay | Verify with the target platform |
| Other Regions | |||
| Brazil | São Paulo | Relay | Verify with the target platform |
| South Africa | Johannesburg | Relay | Verify with the target platform |
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Relay | Verify with the target platform |
| India | Mumbai | Direct | Verify with the target platform |
This page provides a static directory and route selection guidance, not a connection quality ranking. To see the routes available to your account, log in, get your subscription and update the client.
IEPL, Relay and Direct Routes
Route types describe the path a connection takes; they are not ratings of service quality. Your experience depends on your local network, access connection, international links, exit and destination service. Understanding route differences can help narrow down issues and avoid choosing based on labels alone.
IEPL
How the international segment is carried
IEPL generally refers to an international Ethernet private line. It connects networks at both ends over dedicated international capacity, rather than relying primarily on public internet routing across borders. For users, this means the international segment is easier to manage. The local connection and route from the exit to the destination website still matter, so performance cannot be assumed to be the same at all times.
For video calls, sustained downloads or long streaming sessions in the evening, consider comparing this route type. Test against the same service and watch for dropped sessions or repeated buffering, rather than checking only whether the client connects. Dedicated capacity often costs more to provision and maintain, but a higher cost does not make it a better fit for every service.
VPNRC plans are priced by their published data tiers. This page lists no separate price for route types. Check the pricing page before choosing a plan, and refer to the routes actually shown in your account. Route labels are not separate charges or additional benefits.
Relay
How the entry point and exit work together
A relay route first connects to an intermediary entry point, which then forwards traffic to the exit. This separates local access from the subsequent international path and may improve routing when a local carrier takes an inefficient route to an overseas exit. An extra hop does not necessarily mean a slower connection; the route itself matters more than simply counting hops.
For everyday browsing, switching between services or using exits in different regions, a relay route is a useful starting point for comparison. If a direct route in the same region performs poorly, trying a relay can help determine whether the path from your network to the exit is the issue. The entry point's connectivity also affects results, so test on the network you normally use.
Relay routes require entry points and forwarding resources, so their cost structure differs from direct routes. “Relay” does not automatically mean low cost, and it is not a technical category mutually exclusive with IEPL: relay describes the forwarding structure, while IEPL describes how international capacity is carried. Client labels are selection hints, not a complete network engineering specification.
Direct
Consider your local carrier's routing
Direct generally means the client connects to an overseas exit without an additional relay entry point operated by the service. The structure is simpler, but the actual path still depends on the networks along the way. A shorter geographic distance does not guarantee a shorter network path; the same exit can perform differently across carriers and access locations.
When the destination service is in a known region and the route from your network to that exit is suitable, direct routes can be used for browsing, file transfers or as a backup. Test by opening the actual page, file or app and checking whether the task completes. If a website works but an app does not, check whether the app follows the client's proxy settings.
Direct routes generally require fewer intermediary forwarding resources, but exits, traffic and operations still have costs; they are not simply free resources. See the pricing page for current plan prices. When comparing direct, relay and dedicated routes, prioritize what works on your network instead of ruling out a route type based on its name.
Narrow Down Your Route by Use
The region determines the exit location, the route type offers clues about the path, and your use case determines how to test it. Define the task first, then compare routes that meet its regional requirements. This is usually more effective than cycling through every region.
Everyday Browsing
If you do not need a specific region, start by trying common exits such as Singapore, Japan or Hong Kong. This is not a quality ranking; it is simply a practical starting point for comparison. Open sites you regularly use and check whether text, images and attachments all load. Do not assume a route suits every task just because the homepage appears.
If some sites work and others do not, keep the region the same and compare another route there. If the issue persists, check browser extensions, the website's status and the client's routing rules. This reduces unrelated variables and helps avoid mistaking a website outage for a problem with every route.
Streaming
First check the target platform's requirements for account region, service region and content rights, then choose an exit accordingly. Opening a site does not guarantee that a particular title will play; playing a trailer does not guarantee the same result for the full video. After choosing a route, sign in to your own account, open the content you want and check for repeated buffering during playback.
If you see a region notice, changing the video quality or client mode is not a universal fix. Check the exit region first, then follow the platform's guidance for account and region settings. Quality also depends on the source, account benefits, device decoding and local network; this route directory cannot guarantee a specific resolution. For more details, see Streaming Guide.
Accessing AI Tools
Check which regions the tool supports, then choose an exit that complies with its service rules. Browser chats, desktop apps and API requests may use different network settings. If a website opens but an API times out, that alone does not mean the route is incompatible with the tool. Check the app's proxy settings, terminal environment and request destination separately.
For ongoing work, try to keep the exit region consistent and avoid switching routes frequently during a task. This does not mean a fixed IP address is guaranteed. For API failures, also check account permissions, request limits and service status. Separating authentication errors from connection errors helps identify whether to adjust the app or the network.
Gaming
Start by identifying the region of the game server and checking the game's rules for proxy connections. Downloads, account sign-in and in-game connections may use different addresses; browser access is no substitute for testing in the game. Also confirm that the game process actually uses the network route configured in the client.
When comparing routes, focus on in-game responsiveness and whether sessions stay connected; download performance is not a substitute for gameplay. If you run into issues, compare different route types in the same region before trying other exits. VPNRC is an international route subscription service; this page does not claim that general-purpose routes are individually optimized for specific games.
Remote Work
For work, prioritize your company's access requirements. If it uses a regional allowlist or requires a dedicated connection, confirm the permitted exit regions with your administrator first; changing regions is not a substitute for authorization. If you use corporate networking tools alongside the client, check whether their routing settings conflict.
Before a meeting, test voice, video and screen sharing in the actual meeting app. For file collaboration, test uploading and saving as well as downloading. Once you find a suitable route, keep a backup option rather than trying unfamiliar settings mid-meeting. The service supports multiple platforms with no device limit, but you still need to import the subscription and check the connection on each device.
Post-connection verification and maintenance
Check the Actual Task
Update your subscription first and confirm that the client shows your account's current routes, not an old list. Choose a destination region, connect and open the website or app you actually need. Check whether the task completes: pages and attachments load, video plays continuously, meetings work as expected, and APIs return the expected response.
When something goes wrong, change one condition at a time. Keep the region and try another route; then keep the route and try another local network; finally, check the app settings. Note the region, route name, target service and error message. This is more useful for troubleshooting than simply saying “the connection doesn't work.” Do not include your password or full subscription link when reporting an issue.
Separate Route Issues from Account Issues
If none of the routes can connect, check your local network, client status and subscription validity first. If the connection is established but the target service shows a permissions or region notice, check the platform's account rules. Route availability and platform authorization are separate issues; repeatedly changing routes will not resolve every account restriction.
Monthly subscription data resets each month on the activation date. Data add-ons remain available until used and never expire. If you see a data-related notice, check your plan status in the panel before trying another city. Choose a plan, make payments and manage account details in the user panel. Payment methods: Alipay / WeChat Pay / USDT. See the Terms of Service for refund details.
Keep Reproducible Usage Notes
Once you find a route that works for your usual tasks, mark it in the client and check whether its name changes after a subscription update. There is no need to keep switching routes just to try new regions. For setup steps, read the Client Setup Guide. For the full process, from choosing a plan to routine maintenance, see the Complete Guide. Report route issues in your account through the user panel ticket system.