REGIONS / Exit Locations
Popular regions and routes
This table is a route-finding guide, not a complete inventory.
A region listing does not guarantee streaming access on every route.
When choosing a server, consider two things separately: the region where the content is available and the route that best suits your current network. For example, watching content from Japan usually means checking for a Japan exit first, while general browsing may not require a specific country. The same region can have different entry points and routing arrangements, so similar names don’t guarantee the same experience. The table below lists popular VPNGR regions only; it doesn’t speculate about unconfirmed cities or route types.
VPNGR covers 110+ countries and 180+ routes overall. This preview isn’t a complete list of coverage, and not every region offers every route type. Use the regions, cities, and route types currently shown in the user panel. If your desired region isn’t listed, check with support before choosing a different exit.
| Country / Region | City | Route type | Streaming support |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIA PACIFIC | |||
| Japan | See the user panel | See the user panel | Connect first, then check the platform’s region and content library |
| Hong Kong | See the user panel | See the user panel | Connect first, then check the platform’s region and content library |
| Singapore | See the user panel | See the user panel | Connect first, then check the platform’s region and content library |
| NORTH AMERICA | |||
| United States | See the user panel | See the user panel | Connect first, then check the platform’s region and content library |
| EUROPE | |||
| Italy | See the user panel | See the user panel | Connect first, then check the platform’s region and content library |
| OTHER REGIONS | |||
| Other available regions | See the user panel | See the user panel | Check each platform individually |
When checking the route list, note the region and route type rather than memorizing a position in the list. The panel may be updated, changing the order even when your use case stays the same. To restore everyday access, first look for a suitable route in the same region. If you need region-specific content, don’t switch countries at random just to get connected.
PATHS / Route Types
IEPL, relayed, and direct connections
Route types describe how a connection is organized;
they don’t replace testing on your current network.
Think of an international route as the path between your local network and the service you want to reach. The exit region is only the destination end of that path; the entry point, cross-border segment, and upstream connections also affect your experience. The descriptions below explain common route types and their trade-offs. They don’t make additional claims about how any specific route is built. Route labels in the user panel can help you narrow down your options, but you’ll still need to check that the target service works.
IEPL
Dedicated transmission pathIEPL generally refers to using a carrier’s dedicated Ethernet transmission resources for the cross-border segment, with some parts of the route arranged through a more clearly defined transmission setup. Its value lies in how the route and resources are organized—not in eliminating the effects of your local network, the exit network, or the destination service. An unstable home Wi-Fi connection, busy background tasks, or a slow website can’t be fixed simply by switching to a dedicated route.
If you need reliable video calls, long-running work sessions, or more consistent access in the evening, you can compare IEPL routes in the user panel. Dedicated transmission resources typically cost more to procure and maintain. That doesn’t mean a plan adds a separate fee for a dedicated route, nor does it mean every region has the same resources. Check the plans page and user panel for current pricing and availability.
Relayed
Via an intermediate nodeA relayed connection uses an intermediate node between your local network and the exit: the connection reaches an entry point first, then continues along the next link to the exit. This may change the route your traffic takes, so it’s not as simple as “one extra stop always means a slower connection.” How reachable the entry point is, how the following links are arranged, and your current carrier’s network conditions matter more than the route name alone.
If a direct connection struggles to load websites on your current network, compare it with a relayed route in the same exit region. Relayed routes require entry points and relay resources to be maintained, and their costs depend on the path and resource setup; you can’t infer a fixed price ranking from the route type alone. Keep your device, target site, and test time as consistent as possible. Changing several factors at once makes it difficult to tell what improved the connection.
Direct
Direct connection to the entry pointDirect usually means the client connects to the relevant entry point without an intermediate relay arranged by the service. It doesn’t mean there are no physical network devices in between, or that there’s only one network segment between you and the website. The connection still passes through your local carrier, upstream networks, and the exit. Routing changes or congestion can affect performance.
For everyday browsing, lightweight web apps, or networks that can reach the entry point smoothly, you can start by trying a direct connection. Its route may be simpler than one using a relay or dedicated transmission resources, but simpler doesn’t automatically mean cheaper or better. If performance drops in the evening, compare other route types in the same region. If only one app fails, first check whether it’s actually using the proxy connection.
PURPOSE / Choose by Use Case
Choosing routes for browsing, streaming, and work
Get the target service working first,
then consider whether to change routes.
BROWSING / Everyday Use
No region requirement? Start with a stable connection
For reading websites, researching, or opening everyday pages, first check whether the service requires a specific region. If it doesn’t, there’s no need to keep switching to more distant exits. Start with a suitable region in the user panel and check that the page, images, and continued browsing all work as expected. Geographic distance is only a guide; the actual route doesn’t necessarily follow the shortest line on a map. If text loads but images keep failing, check for a domain-specific issue or split-tunneling setting before switching routes.
STREAMING / Video
Check the content region, then test playback
For Japanese anime, first check for a Japan exit and confirm that the streaming platform serves the content there. For content from other regions, start with the relevant licensing region rather than relying on the route name alone. After connecting, check the region and library shown by the platform, then try playing the title. Seeing its artwork and description doesn’t mean you have playback access. If you see a proxy warning, note the exact message, check your account and app environment, then try another route in the same region. Video quality also depends on your plan with the platform, device capabilities, and the content version; the exit region alone can’t guarantee it.
Check streaming access and how to verify itAI TOOLS / AI Tools
Check service availability by region; avoid unnecessary switching
AI tools such as Claude may assess requests based on your region, account environment, and risk rules. Check the tool’s currently published supported regions, then choose an eligible exit in the user panel. Popular regions such as the United States and Singapore aren’t universal choices for every tool or account, and connecting doesn’t guarantee access. Keep your environment consistent between sign-in and regular use. If you see a warning, first distinguish between regional availability, account permissions, and network errors rather than assuming every failure is route-related.
Read about Claude’s region checks and route selectionGAMING / Gaming
Check your game server region and connection method
For gaming, check the location of the actual game server, not just your account’s registration region. First confirm that the game allows your connection method and that the client supports the relevant traffic. A website working normally doesn’t mean the game connection will work too. Once connected to the same game server region, check whether login, matchmaking, and gameplay remain stable. VPNGR provides international routes, but this page doesn’t describe general-purpose routes as dedicated gaming routes or make additional guarantees about in-game performance. Follow the platform’s rules if it prohibits the connection method you’re considering.
WORK / Work
Keep work sessions and your setup consistent
Remote meetings, cloud documents, and business tools need a steady connection. First check whether your organization requires a specific region, network entry point, or device policy; if so, follow its rules. Before a meeting, test audio, video, and screen sharing in the meeting app. For files, check that uploads and saves are complete. Switching routes during a meeting or upload can interrupt the session, so make changes between tasks. There’s no device limit, but check each device’s local network and app settings separately.
CHECK / After Connecting
What to check after choosing a route
Change one thing at a time
so you can reproduce your results.
Separate “connected” from “working”
When the client shows that you’re connected, the connection process has reached that stage; it doesn’t mean every request to the target site will succeed. Start with an everyday website, then open the service you actually need and test key actions such as signing in, playback, or saving. Browsers and apps may use different connection settings, so test in the app you intend to use.
Available for Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux. System proxy settings, app routing, and background behavior vary by platform. Get clients and subscriptions from the user panel; sign in to view your subscription. For non-iOS clients, sign in to access them. The iOS access option requires an active plan.
Follow the guide to connect and verifySlow in the evening? Narrow down the cause first
First check that your local network is working. Then keep the target region the same and compare other available routes in the user panel. If every site is slow, check your Wi-Fi connection and background tasks. If only one service fails, look at its region requirements, account, or error message first. Avoid changing your device, network, region, and app settings all at once; a temporary recovery can otherwise look like proof that a route was better.
When contacting support, include your device operating system, client, selected region, route name, time of the issue, and any error message. Hide sensitive account details in screenshots, and don’t send your password or full subscription URL. Support needs a reproducible account of what happened, not a route ranking with no verifiable source.
See the troubleshooting stepsUse the panel to see currently available routes; use this guide to understand how to choose. Next time you run into an access issue, note the target region and where it failed, then work through the same steps. For further help, visit the support page.