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Global VPN Locations & Routes

100+ countries / 190+ routes. Start with your destination, then compare connection paths. What matters most is how well a route handles your actual tasks—not just its name.

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Locations and cities

A destination-based guide to choosing routes—not a list of currently available servers.

100+ countries / 190+ routes

VPNUG covers 100+ countries and 190+ routes. The route list in the client is the source of truth for currently available servers. This page groups common destinations into Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe and other regions to explain how locations, cities and route types relate. Cities are listed as a guide only; their inclusion does not mean a server is currently available there or that every route type is offered in that city.

A country or region usually indicates the location of the exit, while a city gives a more specific location. Route type describes how the connection path is organized. These details serve different purposes: location can affect how platforms identify your connection and which account scenarios apply, while the path can affect cross-border connection performance. A nearby city or a route labeled “dedicated” alone is not enough to determine whether it will work well for a particular app.

Illustrative regions and cities; not live inventory or a list of platform support
Country / regionExample cityRoute typesStreaming support
Asia-Pacific
JapanTokyoIEPL / Relay / DirectCheck on the destination platform
JapanOsakaIEPL / Relay / DirectCheck on the destination platform
SingaporeSingaporeIEPL / Relay / DirectCheck on the destination platform
Hong KongHong KongIEPL / Relay / DirectCheck on the destination platform
South KoreaSeoulIEPL / Relay / DirectCheck on the destination platform
AustraliaSydneyIEPL / Relay / DirectCheck on the destination platform
North America
United StatesLos AngelesIEPL / Relay / DirectCheck on the destination platform
United StatesSeattleIEPL / Relay / DirectCheck on the destination platform
United StatesNew YorkIEPL / Relay / DirectCheck on the destination platform
CanadaVancouverIEPL / Relay / DirectCheck on the destination platform
CanadaTorontoIEPL / Relay / DirectCheck on the destination platform
Europe
GermanyFrankfurtIEPL / Relay / DirectCheck on the destination platform
United KingdomLondonIEPL / Relay / DirectCheck on the destination platform
FranceParisIEPL / Relay / DirectCheck on the destination platform
NetherlandsAmsterdamIEPL / Relay / DirectCheck on the destination platform
SwedenStockholmIEPL / Relay / DirectCheck on the destination platform
Other regions
BrazilSão PauloIEPL / Relay / DirectCheck on the destination platform
South AfricaJohannesburgIEPL / Relay / DirectCheck on the destination platform
United Arab EmiratesDubaiIEPL / Relay / DirectCheck on the destination platform
IndiaMumbaiIEPL / Relay / DirectCheck on the destination platform

On narrow screens, swipe horizontally to view the table. The location index does not replace the current route list in the client.

Route types and connection paths

IEPL, relay and direct describe how a route is organized—not app permissions or guaranteed access to a streaming catalog. A connection also depends on your device, home or office network, ISP, cross-border transmission and destination service. Changes at any point can affect your experience. Use route type to narrow down your options, then test it with your own network and apps.

IEPL: Focus on the cross-border segment

IEPL generally refers to an international Ethernet private line connecting network endpoints in different regions over a defined transmission path. Compared with connections that rely entirely on public internet routes, it has different path-management characteristics for the cross-border segment. However, a dedicated line does not cover every link between your device and the destination app: your local Wi-Fi, access ISP and the connection from the exit to the platform can all affect performance.

This route type may be worth considering for persistent sessions, remote work and extended streaming. The key question is not how quickly a page opens once, but whether the connection avoids pauses, reconnections and interrupted tasks during ongoing use. Keep your device, app and network access consistent when testing so you can compare route paths without mistaking improvements to your local network for an IEPL effect.

Dedicated transmission resources generally involve higher operating costs. However, technical costs do not determine the individual price of a VPNUG route. This page does not infer plan prices from route types or promise that every route labeled dedicated will perform the same way. Check the user panel and client for available route types and subscription access.

Path managementPersistent connectionsCheck your local network

Relay: A path routed through an access node

A relay route generally adds an access or forwarding node between your device and the destination exit. The intermediate node forwards the connection to the exit region, separating local access from the cross-border exit and reducing reliance on a single path to a remote exit. A relay is not necessarily a dedicated line. Its name alone does not reveal which network resources it uses, so check the client’s description.

For everyday browsing, work websites and general app access, a relay route can be one option to try. If a direct connection to a destination performs inconsistently at your usual times, a relay may offer a different path. Compare the same destination and app task, checking that pages load fully and sessions stay active. Don’t assume a route must be slower or more stable just because it adds an intermediate node.

Relay routes require additional access and forwarding resources, as well as another component to maintain. Their costs depend on the path, resources and network design, so they cannot be simply ranked between dedicated and direct routes. For practical purposes, check whether the route lets you complete your tasks and whether another route in the same region is available as a fallback. Route types are descriptions, not a performance ranking.

Separate access and exitAlternative pathCompare within the same region

Direct: Connect straight to the exit node

A direct route generally means the client connects to the destination exit node without an additional relay access node configured by the service. “Direct” does not mean there are no routers or ISP forwarding along the way, nor does it imply a dedicated channel between your device and the exit. The actual cross-border path depends on network routing and can vary with your ISP, destination and time of use.

A direct route can help you check the basic connection from your local network to a destination, and may also be suitable for everyday access. If the connection to your chosen region works well, a more straightforward path may be all you need. If pages keep loading or sessions drop, compare another route type in the same region. A short route name does not make it the best default for every app.

Direct routes generally do not require an additional service-side relay layer, but exit resources and network transmission still have costs. Fewer operating-cost components do not mean a lower plan price, nor do they imply worse stability. Choose based on your actual tasks and connection results; don’t substitute assumptions like “the more expensive type is always better” or “one fewer hop is always faster” for testing.

Direct to the exitCompare basic pathsJudge by your task

Choose an international route by use case

Check location requirements first, then compare paths. Change just one factor at a time.

Everyday browsing

For websites without a specific location requirement, start by comparing nearby regions you commonly use in the client. Visit pages you use regularly and check that text, images and interactive features load correctly; then try searches, sign-ins or form submissions. A page opening successfully does not mean every resource will load. In-app images, attachments and authentication may come from separate services.

If only one website is having trouble, there’s no need to switch every route right away. First check whether the site itself is available and whether your browser is retaining an old session, then try another route in the same region. A route that works well for browsing should handle the tasks you use regularly—not just produce an attractive result in a testing tool.

Streaming

Before streaming, check which region offers the content you want, then start with candidate routes in that region. Playback may depend on exit-location detection, account region, subscription access and content licensing. A country in a route name does not guarantee access to that region’s entire catalog, and the location list is not a promise of ongoing support.

When testing, go beyond searching for a title: start playback and check seeking, resuming and changing video quality. High-resolution viewing requires sustained data transfer; a page that loads quickly does not show how the full stream will perform. If you see a location or network notice, note the platform’s exact message and consult the Streaming Guide to distinguish account, location-detection and connection issues. Avoid switching repeatedly between regions to see what happens.

AI tool access

First check which regions the AI service supports and what account requirements apply, then choose an exit that meets those conditions. Loading the website, signing in, generating a response and uploading files are separate steps to verify. A working connection does not change the platform’s eligibility requirements or replace account access or paid features.

For long conversations, coding assistance and ongoing generation, keeping the region and route relatively consistent can make troubleshooting easier. Frequent exit changes may trigger another session check and make the cause of a problem harder to identify. If tools such as Cursor fail to send requests, compare the connection in your browser and app, and check that the app is using the expected network path.

Gaming connections

Choose a route based on the game server’s location, not just how close the exit is to you. Login services, downloads and game sessions may be hosted in different regions, and reaching the launcher does not mean the route is suitable for gameplay. Also check the game’s own rules on network tools, account regions and connection methods.

When comparing routes, pay attention to consistency in-game, disconnections and the effect of background downloads. If your local Wi-Fi is unstable, reduce interference or switch to a more reliable local connection before comparing international routes. This service is a cross-border network acceleration subscription; this page does not guarantee gaming performance for any route type or infer gameplay results from a node’s name.

Remote work

For work, prioritize session continuity and your organization’s requirements. Meetings, remote desktops, code repositories and file transfers all have different connectivity needs, so test candidate routes with your everyday workflow. For company systems, first confirm whether your organization allows external subscription services and whether it requires a specific region or fixed exit.

Avoid switching routes during a meeting or file transfer, as it could interrupt the connection. Keep an alternative route in the same region ready, and switch after ending the current task if something goes wrong. VPNUG supports unlimited simultaneous devices, but when several devices share a network, local access and concurrent tasks can still affect one another. The device limit is not a guarantee of separate performance for each device.

Connection checks and troubleshooting notes

Check the exit first, then the app

After selecting and connecting to a route in the client, use the site’s IP check to see which exit region your browser currently reports, then test the task in your target app. The browser check reflects only that request’s path; it does not show whether every app on your device uses the same exit. If an app does not connect as expected, check the client mode, app network settings and existing sessions instead of repeatedly refreshing the check page.

Residential IPs, home broadband IPs and streaming support are not the same thing. An exit address’s registration details, network ownership and how a platform identifies it may differ. A region name alone cannot confirm that a route has a particular IP type. This page makes no residential IP or home broadband IP guarantees for the example cities; check route details and actual platform results for your needs.

Keep enough detail to reproduce the issue

When reporting a problem, include the route name shown in the client, target app, time of use, connection method, exact error message and what happened after trying another route in the same region. These details can help distinguish local access, route and app-side issues. Don’t share your password or full subscription link. Get help through a ticket in the user panel.

Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux are supported platforms. Find client downloads in the user panel. New to VPNUG? Start with the Quick Start Guide to get the client and subscription set up, then choose a region. No email address is needed to create an account—just a username and password. See the Pricing page for plan and data rules. VPNUG offers a 60-day money-back guarantee.

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