Route Guide · Regions & Paths
100+ countries / 210+ routes. Start with your target region, then compare route types.
In a route name, the region tells you where traffic exits; the route type describes how it gets there. This guide separates the two to help you evaluate your options before choosing a route in the panel. Check the panel for the current list of available cities, route names, and supported services.
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Start with the region requirements of the service you want to access; geographic distance alone doesn't determine connection quality.
| Country / region | Reference city | Route type | Streaming support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Pacific | |||
| Singapore | Singapore | Check in the panel | Check with the platform |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | Check in the panel | Check with the platform |
| Japan | Tokyo | Check in the panel | Check with the platform |
| South Korea | Seoul | Check in the panel | Check with the platform |
| Australia | Sydney | Check in the panel | Check with the platform |
| New Zealand | Auckland | Check in the panel | Check with the platform |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | Check in the panel | Check with the platform |
| Thailand | Bangkok | Check in the panel | Check with the platform |
| North America | |||
| United States | Los Angeles | Check in the panel | Check with the platform |
| Canada | Vancouver | Check in the panel | Check with the platform |
| Mexico | Mexico City | Check in the panel | Check with the platform |
| Europe | |||
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | Check in the panel | Check with the platform |
| France | Paris | Check in the panel | Check with the platform |
| Germany | Frankfurt | Check in the panel | Check with the platform |
| United Kingdom | London | Check in the panel | Check with the platform |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Check in the panel | Check with the platform |
| Other regions | |||
| Brazil | São Paulo | Check in the panel | Check with the platform |
| South Africa | Johannesburg | Check in the panel | Check with the platform |
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Check in the panel | Check with the platform |
| Chile | Santiago | Check in the panel | Check with the platform |
On narrow screens, scroll the table horizontally. If you can't find a reference city, filter by country or region in the panel. Cities in this index are not guaranteed server names in your subscription.
The entry point, exit point, and target service location are three different things. Interpret the region shown in your client alongside the route details; the name alone doesn't reveal the full path. For a platform, the exit region may affect the content shown or regional eligibility. The connection between you and the entry point, meanwhile, affects how well the connection starts and transfers data.
“Check with the platform” is not a guarantee of support. Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, and other services may identify regions differently. Account settings, content licensing, and exit location recognition can all affect what you see. A route that opens a website in a given region may not play every title in that region's catalog. For more on how to check, read streaming availability.
How routes work
These descriptions explain general network topology. They do not mean every region offers every route type, nor do they rank subscription plans by quality.
IEPL routes typically use dedicated transport resources for cross-region connections, reducing reliance on some public network paths. They mainly affect the transport segment in between; they do not replace your local network or change a platform's account and content rules.
StreamingA relayed route connects to an entry point first, which then forwards traffic to the exit. A well-chosen entry point and route may improve connectivity between some local networks and the exit. The extra forwarding step also adds another layer of routing, and results depend on the entry point and the onward connection.
Everyday browsingA direct route typically connects the client to the exit without an additional relay entry point. The setup is simpler, but cross-region access still depends on public network routing and interconnection. “Direct” does not mean a shorter distance or guarantee a faster connection.
Connection checksIn general, dedicated transport resources require ongoing investment, relayed routes need entry and routing resources to be maintained, and direct routes involve fewer intermediate steps. These are differences in network infrastructure; they don't show which resources a subscription plan includes, and they don't justify assigning a fixed price premium to any route type. See the plans page for VPN87 pricing and data allowances. This guide does not translate route types into prices.
Don't treat dedicated, relayed, and direct routes as a fixed ranking. If your local Wi-Fi is unstable, changing the route topology may not help. If the target service is slow to respond, improvements along the route have limits. For a useful comparison, keep the exit region, target service, and usage conditions similar, change only the route type, and see whether the task completes reliably.
Changes in evening performance may come from local Wi-Fi interference, congestion on your access network, competition for entry resources, cross-region interconnection, or the target website itself. Queues at any point can cause slow page loads or video buffering. A dedicated route can change conditions along some transport segments, but not the entire path. The route name alone cannot replace a real-world check.
Use case index
Start with what the task requires, then choose a region and route. Not every use case needs a more distant exit.
Web pages, research, and documents often load images, scripts, and attachments from different domains. A page opening successfully doesn't mean every resource has loaded. Start with a route that matches the target website's regional requirements, then check page navigation, image loading, and downloads before changing route types. If your everyday browsing has no specific region requirement, start with a region that connects well from your location. Broad coverage alone is no reason to keep changing exits.
If part of a page gets stuck, first check whether the issue is limited to a particular site, then review the connection mode and rules in your client. Mistaking a single site's issue for a failed route can send troubleshooting in the wrong direction. For step-by-step help importing a subscription and checking your connection, see the user guide.
Streaming starts with content licensing. To access a catalog in a particular region, first check whether the platform offers the title there and whether your account plan meets its playback requirements. Then choose an available route for that region in the panel. Check the titles shown, available subtitles, and your actual playback eligibility. A connection indicator in your client alone doesn't confirm that the catalog has changed.
Compare routes only after confirming the region. Continuous playback is a better test of consistent data transfer than briefly opening a home page. If the panel identifies an IEPL route, you can compare it with other route types. If playback buffers, check your local network and platform settings too. If old content still appears after changing regions, reopen the page or app using the platform's normal steps rather than cycling through regions at random.
Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Cursor each have their own service regions and account requirements. Before choosing a route, check the tool's published regional rules and confirm the exit region shown in the panel meets your needs. A network connection is only one part of access; account eligibility, subscription status, and the platform's own checks must be considered separately. A route type cannot replace those requirements.
For tasks that involve generating content over time, uploading attachments, or keeping an editor session open, check whether the connection stays stable. Once you've confirmed the right region, keep the same exit for the duration of the task where possible. If the website works but an editor extension still reports an error, check the extension's proxy settings, authorization status, and error details separately rather than assuming the country selection is at fault.
Gaming is sensitive to changes in round-trip routing, packet loss, and session continuity. Smooth updates don't guarantee a good experience during a match. First confirm the game server region and whether your client routes game traffic as expected. An exit near the game server is one option, but the actual path also depends on your local access network, the entry point, and how the game server connects. Map distance alone isn't enough to choose a route.
An international route subscription is different from a dedicated acceleration service maintained for a specific game. VPN87 makes no claims here about support for particular games or gameplay performance. When troubleshooting, first check login, matchmaking, and connection stability in a setting that won't disrupt a live match. If the issue occurs only on one game server region, note the region rather than repeatedly switching to unrelated locations.
Work systems may require an organization account, a fixed exit policy, or managed devices. Before using an international route, confirm that your organization permits it. If you already use a corporate connection, check for conflicts with routing or proxy settings. A personal subscription cannot replace organization-approved remote access and should not be assumed to meet corporate data-handling requirements.
Test document collaboration, meetings, and file syncing separately. If a page opens but syncing stops, check whether the exit changed while the task was running. If a meeting has issues, check your local Wi-Fi and other apps using the connection as well. Support for Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux means the service can be used on these platforms; proxy behavior and app settings are not necessarily identical across operating systems.
Connection checklist
First confirm the route is active, then check that the target service behaves as expected. Only then decide whether to switch routes.
Get your subscription from the panel and confirm it's imported in your client. If the route list differs from the panel, update the subscription using the user guide, then check the available regions again. Don't enter reference cities from this guide into your client as server addresses.
Open the target service and try the same task you use every day, such as playing content, loading a document, or sending a request to a tool. A connection indicator only shows the client status; the task result tells you whether the service works.
If you need support, submit a panel ticket with your operating system, the route name shown in your client, the target service, and the error message. Don't include passwords, subscription links, or account credentials. Redact sensitive information from screenshots first.
For a closer look at network topology and protocol trade-offs, read the technical guide. If you can't diagnose a connection issue, submit details through a panel ticket; don't post account information on a public page.
Subscription details
100+ countries / 210+ routes describes VPN87's overall coverage, not identical entry points, city availability, or content support in every region. Check the panel for current options. Regional rules and content licensing may change, so verify access after choosing a route. This page does not list latency, load, or bandwidth figures, and its geographic index is not a live status list.
Unlimited simultaneous devices let you connect across platforms, but manage usage across devices according to your plan's data allowance. Monthly subscription data resets each month on the activation date. Data add-ons never expire and remain available until used. Route choice and data billing are separate; changing regions doesn't replace checking your plan allowance and usage records. See the plans page for full pricing.
Create an account with a username and password; no email address is required. VPN87 keeps no logs and offers a 14-day money-back guarantee. Read the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for details on data handling and service rules. The Refund Policy explains how to request a refund. Read these details alongside your subscription information in the panel; one connection result does not guarantee the same outcome in every region.