LINE DIRECTORY / Locations & Use Cases

International routes
locations and how to choose

Start with the destination, then compare route types. Distance is only one consideration; the target service’s regional rules and your actual connection also matter.

This page provides static route-selection information. For currently available routes and their names, check the user dashboard after signing in.

Location index

VPNLn covers 100+ countries and 180+ routes. This indicates the range of choices, not that every website will work the same way in every location. The server location, the exit location seen by a website, and the service region associated with an account are separate factors. Before choosing a route, check whether the target platform serves that region, then filter the routes currently available in the dashboard.

The table below is a geographic reference organized by Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and other regions—not a list of currently available servers. Cities help explain location choices and do not indicate that VPNLn operates a specific data center there. Check the user dashboard for city availability, route type, and current selection options. Streaming support is not guaranteed in advance; verify playback with the target platform and account.

Geographic reference · Availability not guaranteed
Country / region City Route type Streaming support
Asia-Pacific
JapanTokyoSee dashboard for detailsCheck with the platform
JapanOsakaSee dashboard for detailsCheck with the platform
SingaporeSingaporeSee dashboard for detailsCheck with the platform
ChinaHong KongSee dashboard for detailsCheck with the platform
South KoreaSeoulSee dashboard for detailsCheck with the platform
North America
United StatesLos AngelesSee dashboard for detailsCheck with the platform
United StatesSan JoseSee dashboard for detailsCheck with the platform
United StatesSeattleSee dashboard for detailsCheck with the platform
United StatesNew YorkSee dashboard for detailsCheck with the platform
CanadaVancouverSee dashboard for detailsCheck with the platform
Europe
FranceParisSee dashboard for detailsCheck with the platform
United KingdomLondonSee dashboard for detailsCheck with the platform
GermanyFrankfurtSee dashboard for detailsCheck with the platform
NetherlandsAmsterdamSee dashboard for detailsCheck with the platform
SwitzerlandZurichSee dashboard for detailsCheck with the platform
Other regions
AustraliaSydneySee dashboard for detailsCheck with the platform
New ZealandAucklandSee dashboard for detailsCheck with the platform
BrazilSão PauloSee dashboard for detailsCheck with the platform
South AfricaJohannesburgSee dashboard for detailsCheck with the platform
United Arab EmiratesDubaiSee dashboard for detailsCheck with the platform

Scroll horizontally to view all columns. Reference cities do not confirm server locations, and route types cannot be inferred from city names.

A location label is not the full connection path

The location shown in a client usually helps identify the intended exit, but a connection also passes through your local network, access routes, and the target service’s network. Nearby locations on a map may use very different network paths, while routes in the same location may have different access arrangements. Geographic distance is useful for an initial shortlist, but it cannot determine route quality on its own.

If the target platform has a specific regional requirement, choose with that in mind. Otherwise, favor a route that responds naturally and keeps long sessions stable in your actual use. Don’t judge quality by a city name, letters, or decorative labels, and don’t assume the total coverage figure means a fixed number of routes is always available in any one location.

Dedicated, relayed, and direct routes

These labels describe how a connection is arranged, not a standardized performance tier. The explanations below cover common principles to help you understand route labels in the dashboard. They do not mean every type is offered in every location or that one type is best for every use case. Refer to each route’s details for its actual setup.

IEPL

IEPL routes: the cross-border transmission segment

IEPL generally refers to a transmission arrangement using dedicated Ethernet lines. Such setups use dedicated transmission resources for part of the cross-border connection, reducing reliance on changes in public internet routing. Your local network connection to the access point and the network from the exit to the target website still affect the experience. “Dedicated” does not mean the entire connection is independent of other network factors.

For long meetings, extended access to remote work environments, or longer video sessions, pay attention to connection stability during the hours you actually use the route. Dedicated transmission resources typically involve higher setup and maintenance costs. This describes a difference in route infrastructure; it does not mean this service charges separately by route type or imply any extra price or bandwidth commitment.

RELAY

Relayed routes: connecting through an access node

A relayed route first sends the connection to an access node, which then forwards it to the exit. This arrangement changes how the connection is routed, with the access and exit segments handled separately. Adding a step does not necessarily make the experience worse, just as removing one does not guarantee an improvement. What matters is how the networks along each segment work together and how congested they are in actual use.

For everyday browsing, document collaboration, and regular video use, you can start by comparing relayed routes that meet the target location requirements. Relayed routes require ongoing maintenance of access servers, forwarding resources, and exit resources, so their cost structure differs from direct routes. Compare how well each route handles your use case instead of assuming what “relayed” means for performance.

DIRECT

Direct routes: a more direct access arrangement

A direct route generally means the client connects to an overseas access or exit node without first passing through an additional relay entry arranged by the service. This setup is simpler, but the actual path still depends on your local carrier network, international interconnections, and the target node. A direct connection is not a straight geographic line and does not necessarily respond faster than other routes.

If your local network has a suitable connection to the target region, a direct route may be worth trying for everyday access and comparing with other routes. It usually involves fewer additional relay resources, but exit network quality and maintenance requirements still vary. Don’t infer operating costs from the label alone. If the dashboard does not identify the route type, treat it as unknown rather than assigning a type based on how the connection performs.

Choose a route by use case

For a meaningful comparison, keep conditions as similar as possible. Use the same device, local network, and target app, then change routes and compare the results. If you also switch Wi-Fi networks, client modes, and target regions, it’s hard to tell what made the difference. Keep a route that works for your regular tasks, and try other options for apps with specific regional requirements.

Everyday browsing: check that the whole site works

Browsing is more than loading the home page. Images, scripts, sign-in pages, and downloads may come from different service domains, so test the sites you actually use and check that pages, search, and signed-in features work as expected. If there’s no regional requirement, try a closer location available in the dashboard first, then adjust based on your local network. If a page fails once, check whether the site itself is having issues before changing all your settings.

Streaming: check regional availability and playback separately

Being able to open a streaming site doesn’t mean the title you want will play. Platforms may consider your exit location, account region, subscription permissions, device capabilities, and content rights. First check whether the title is available to your account, then see whether playback stays smooth and picture quality remains consistent. Higher resolutions require sustained data transfer; a fast page load alone doesn’t show whether a route is suitable for a long viewing session. For platform and regional details, read the Complete Guide to Streaming Access.

AI tools: keep location and sessions consistent

Access to tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Cursor also depends on each platform’s service regions, account status, and product permissions. Prefer a region that the platform explicitly supports and that is currently available in the dashboard, and try to keep your exit location stable during a work session. If the website works but requests from the editor fail, check the app’s own network settings, how it inherits proxy settings, and your sign-in status. Don’t assume the entire region is unavailable. A route connection cannot replace eligibility for a third-party account.

Gaming: first check whether the client is supported

Game sign-in, downloads, matchmaking, and gameplay may use different connection methods. Check the game’s server region and whether its client supports the relevant traffic before deciding whether to route the game internationally. Normal web access doesn’t prove that gameplay traffic follows the same path. After connecting, check responsiveness, disconnections, and voice chat in the game itself. This service’s international route information does not promise game-specific acceleration or results for any particular server region.

Work: prioritize stability over frequent switching

Remote meetings, code repositories, cloud documents, and enterprise sign-in systems depend more on stable sessions and consistent access rules. Choose a route before an important meeting or large upload, and avoid changing exit locations midway. If an enterprise system has regional or source-based access rules, ask an administrator to confirm what’s permitted. If only one work app has a problem, note its message and where the issue occurs, then check that app’s connection settings to avoid disrupting other work in progress.

Read the guide to accessing AI tools →

Connection check sequence

Get your subscription from the user dashboard, then import and update it in your client. Marketing pages do not provide active subscription links or installers. A client showing “connected” only confirms that it established a connection; it does not prove every app is using the same route. Check the routing mode, app settings, and the target service’s response as well.

  1. Confirm the subscription and selected route. Check that the subscription updated successfully and that the selected entry is still in the current list. If a connection is already failing, don’t rely on an old saved route name to determine availability.
  2. Check how the app connects. Browsers, desktop apps, and command-line tools may use different settings. If only one app has an issue, first check whether it inherits the client’s network configuration.
  3. Check the exit location. Look at the location or sign-in records provided by the target app. Location data can differ between databases, so don’t use a single lookup to determine where a server is deployed.
  4. Test a real task. Open the content you need, work with a document, or check sustained playback. Record “page opens” and “the target feature works” separately to make troubleshooting clearer.
  5. Share only the details needed to troubleshoot. When submitting a support ticket in the dashboard, provide the platform name, operating system, route name, and error message. Don’t share passwords, subscription credentials, or full screenshots containing access keys.

If several routes have the same issue, check your local network, client configuration, and the target service one by one. Repeatedly switching locations may prompt third-party services to reverify your session and make the issue harder to reproduce. A clear, repeatable test is more useful for troubleshooting than changing many settings at once.

Coverage and service scope

VPNLn provides international route subscriptions for Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux, with unlimited devices online at the same time. You can choose routes for different devices and uses, while keeping local network capacity and plan traffic in mind. Unlimited devices describes the number of devices you can use; it does not mean unlimited traffic or guarantee performance when every device is running high-usage tasks at once.

Monthly plans are ¥9.9/month for 60GB, ¥18/month for 250GB, and ¥28/month for 500GB. Traffic resets monthly on the activation date; mid-cycle upgrades are prorated for the remaining days. Traffic add-ons are ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB, and ¥658/3000GB. They remain available until used and never expire. Choose based on your actual usage and how often you connect, not on assumptions about a location name.

This service keeps no logs. You can create an account without an email address using only a username and password. Alipay / WeChat / USDT are supported, and there is a 7-day refund policy. For usage and refund rules, read the Terms of Service; for details on data handling, read the Privacy Policy. Content catalogs, account eligibility, and regional policies are determined by third-party platforms and are outside the control of an international route subscription.

This page does not show live route metrics, and its geographic index is not a list of current availability. To check whether a suitable route is available in a particular location, start with the entries shown in the user dashboard and test them with your target app. If you’re unsure whether an issue involves an account, configuration, or connection, consult the help center, then share the necessary details through a dashboard support ticket.

View common questions about connections and routes →
Try it free