Regions, route types, and use cases

International Routes: A Guide to Choosing Your Route

Start with the region where your target service is available, then choose a connection path. Consider the exit region, route type, and your actual experience separately to make a more informed choice.

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Region Index

Global Route Regions and City Examples

Browse route suggestions by Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and other regions. These are examples of city locations, not a live availability list, and not every city offers every route type.

Use this table as a guide, then check your dashboard. Countries and regions are reference points for choosing an exit; city names do not prove where physical equipment is located. Check the dashboard for current options, route names, and types, and refresh your subscription after importing it. Streaming information in the table is not a guarantee of catalog access or playback quality.

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Region and city references · Check the dashboard for availability
Country or region	City	Route type	Streaming support
Asia-Pacific
Singapore	Singapore	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
Hong Kong, China	Hong Kong	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
Japan	Tokyo	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
Japan	Osaka	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
South Korea	Seoul	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
Australia	Sydney	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
North America
United States	Los Angeles	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
United States	Seattle	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
United States	New York	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
Canada	Vancouver	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
Canada	Toronto	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
Mexico	Mexico City	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
Europe
United Kingdom	London	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
Germany	Frankfurt	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
France	Paris	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
Netherlands	Amsterdam	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
Switzerland	Zurich	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
Sweden	Stockholm	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
Other Regions
United Arab Emirates	Dubai	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
South Africa	Johannesburg	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
Brazil	São Paulo	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results
Chile	Santiago	Check the dashboard	Depends on actual access results

What Do Region Labels Tell You?

Region labels help narrow down your exit location, but they do not describe the full connection path. The client’s entry point, networks along the way, and exit location seen by the destination website may all be different. First check which regions the target site allows, then review the route details in your dashboard. A nearby location does not guarantee a smoother connection at all times, and a city in the route name does not tell you which streaming catalog will be available.

Cross-border access depends on your local network, access provider, international routes, and the destination website. Routes in the same region may take different paths, and the same route can perform differently on different networks. This page does not rank routes by fixed performance: rankings without your location and actual task may not help you decide. A more reliable approach is to keep routes that work for your regular needs and have an alternative with a different path.

Connection Paths

IEPL, Relay, and Direct Connections

These terms describe how a network connection is arranged, not a fixed level of performance. The following is general guidance and does not establish current availability, specific configurations, or plan benefits for any city.

IEPL

Focus on the cross-border transmission path

Worth considering first for meetings, collaboration, and long-running sessions.

IEPL usually refers to an international Ethernet private line: a dedicated Ethernet transmission connection provided by a carrier. In a subscription service, the term often describes one cross-border segment of the connection path; it does not mean every segment from your home device to the destination website uses a private network. Your local Wi-Fi, the entry connection, and the route from the exit to the website can still affect the experience.

These routes typically involve dedicated line capacity, ports, and ongoing maintenance, so resource costs are generally higher than using public routes alone. However, higher costs do not mean every task will be faster, nor do they prove that a particular plan includes a dedicated line. If you prioritize uninterrupted meeting audio, remote desktop work, or extended collaboration, try a corresponding route if one is available in your dashboard and assess how well it handles your actual tasks.

Relay

Connect through an entry point to a downstream exit

Useful for comparing routes across providers and for everyday use.

A relay route sends the connection to an entry point first, then forwards it to a downstream exit. Its value is not necessarily a shorter path; it may avoid public routing that does not suit your access network or improve the connection through different peering arrangements. The entry location, connection between entry and exit, and route maintenance all affect the result, so the exit region alone is not enough to judge it.

Costs typically reflect entry resources, intermediate transmission, and exit resources. The exact amount depends on purchasing and routing arrangements, so relay routes cannot all be assigned the same price tier. For browsing, document collaboration, and everyday video, compare how different entry points perform in the same region. If a route works poorly on your current network, trying a different path is usually more informative than switching to a nearby city.

Direct

Connect directly to the user-facing exit server

Suitable when the current public route works well and you want a simpler path.

Direct usually means the client connects straight to an overseas server without an additional provider-arranged relay entry point. The connection still passes through your access provider and the international public internet; there is no physical straight line between your device and the server. When public routing is suitable, the path is simpler. Congestion or detours can still cause slow loading or interrupted sessions.

Without an upstream relay, the cost structure is more direct, but total costs still depend on the exit network, location, and maintenance arrangements; this does not indicate plan pricing. Consider direct routes for everyday use or as an alternative, and test them with the websites and apps you actually use. Route type and transport protocol are different concepts: check the dashboard and guides for client compatibility instead of assuming a route can be imported based on its “direct” label alone.

Start with the Task

Choose a Route by Use Case

First check whether you can complete the task, then compare how the connection feels. Opening a website, signing in, and loading content continuously are different checks.

Everyday Browsing

For websites with no regional requirements, start with an exit location that is relatively close to you, if available in your dashboard. Open the search, document, and image pages you use regularly, and check whether all page resources load and navigation works smoothly. Seeing the home page does not mean every resource loaded successfully: sign-in pages, image domains, and file downloads may use different network entry points.

If only one website has an issue, try another route in the same region before changing the exit for all your apps. Use split tunneling as supported by your client, so apps that need an international route use the appropriate connection. See the Getting Started Guide for details on how rules work. For everyday use, a route that consistently gets the job done is less hassle than constantly searching for new ones.

Streaming and Video

First check the regions supported by the streaming service, your account’s region, and your subscription benefits, then choose an appropriate exit. Catalog availability may depend on the exit IP, account information, and platform policies. The same region name does not mean every route will play the same content. Streaming support is not marked in the table because playback can vary with platform rules and exit status.

Test by opening and playing an actual title, not just by checking whether the home page loads. If you see a regional restriction notice, stop playback, confirm the app is using the intended route, and follow the platform’s instructions for cache and session settings. Video quality also depends on content specifications, playback device, account benefits, and your local network; route type alone cannot guarantee it. See Streaming Access and Unblocking Support for more details.

AI Tools

Services such as ChatGPT and Claude assess regional eligibility, account status, and request behavior separately. Choose a region where the service is available and try to keep the exit consistent during a session. Avoid switching back and forth while signing in, completing verification, or generating content. A successful connection only confirms that the network path works; it does not replace the service’s account permissions or regional requirements.

Test the full flow: sign in, submit a request, and check that the response continues to completion. If the site opens but a response stops midway, distinguish between a network interruption, server load, account restrictions, and client rules. Developer tools may have separate proxy settings, so browser access does not mean the command line or editor uses the same route. For setup details, see the AI Access Guide. Not every error is caused by the exit region.

Gaming and Interactive Apps

First check the connection methods and service regions supported by the app, then see whether the selected route suits your game server. Game downloads, launcher sign-in, and match connections may use different paths; a smooth download does not guarantee a stable match. Games may also have separate rules for account regions and network use, so follow the platform’s terms of service.

XianVPN platform support does not guarantee compatibility with every game or mean that a dedicated gaming route is available in the dashboard. If your client and app support it, check that relevant traffic is routed through the connection, then observe responsiveness during actual gameplay. If an issue occurs, noting the game region, client mode, and route name makes troubleshooting easier than simply saying “the game is laggy.”

Remote Work and Meetings

For work, prioritize a consistent connection over how quickly a single page opens. Before an important meeting, test audio, camera, screen sharing, and collaborative documents separately. Workplace apps may also have organizational access policies or network requirements; check with your organization first. A general international route cannot replace access permissions granted by your employer.

Once an important meeting starts, try to keep the route and network environment unchanged, and prepare an alternative with a different path in advance. This helps avoid switching during screen sharing or uploads. File syncing uses local network capacity, so schedule it outside the meeting if possible. If audio is unstable but documents work, check your local Wi-Fi and app device settings too, rather than assuming the exit country is the cause.

Before You Connect

From Subscription Updates to Backup Routes

If the Lists Differ, Update Your Subscription

The examples on this page show regional options; the available list in your client comes from your account subscription. If a name changes, a route is temporarily missing, or the list differs from your dashboard, log in to check your account status, then use the client’s subscription update feature. Do not edit imported details to guess route settings, and never post your subscription link in a public forum; it is tied to your account access.

Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux are all supported platforms. Get a client from the Downloads section in the user dashboard, then log in to get your subscription. iOS requirements are listed in the dashboard. No email address is required; create an account with a username and password. Interface labels may differ by device; follow the dashboard instructions and guides.

Keep Route Selection Separate from Data Usage

Unlimited devices means you can use the service on multiple devices; it does not mean unlimited data. Monthly subscription data resets each month on the activation date. Mid-cycle upgrades are prorated for the remaining days; data add-ons remain available until used and never expire. First check whether a route suits the apps you use, then compare data allowances and prices on the Plans page. A city name on this page does not imply extra benefits. Check the dashboard for all current route availability and types.