Browse routes by region
This table is neither a complete coverage list nor a live status page. Find your preferred exit region, then check the dashboard for current route names, types, and availability.
How to read the streaming column: “Check platform regional rules” is not a promise of access to any platform or its entire catalog. Platforms may consider the exit IP, account region, subscription entitlements, and content licensing. Connect and check the specific content you want to watch.
| Country / region | City | Route type | Streaming availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | |||
| Hong Kong SAR | Hong Kong | IEPL | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| Singapore | Singapore | IEPL | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| Japan | Tokyo | IEPL | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| Japan | Osaka | Relay | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| South Korea | Seoul | Relay | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| Australia | Sydney | Direct | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| North America | |||
| United States | Los Angeles | Relay | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| United States | San Jose | Relay | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| United States | New York | Direct | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| United States | Seattle | Direct | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| Canada | Vancouver | Relay | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| Canada | Toronto | Direct | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| Europe | |||
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | Direct | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| Germany | Frankfurt | Relay | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| United Kingdom | London | Direct | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| France | Paris | Direct | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Direct | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| Switzerland | Zurich | Relay | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| Other regions | |||
| Brazil | São Paulo | Direct | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| Chile | Santiago | Direct | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| South Africa | Johannesburg | Direct | Check the platform’s regional rules |
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Relay | Check the platform’s regional rules |
“Country / region” identifies the exit location, while “City” distinguishes route options within that region. A nearby city does not necessarily mean a shorter end-to-end route. The local carrier’s peering, the international segment, and the destination website’s network location can all affect performance. Use the region to check service eligibility, the route type to understand the connection, and your actual tasks to decide whether it works for regular use.
If you need a location not shown here, check the dashboard rather than treating these examples as a complete inventory. If route names change after a subscription update, verify the exit region and route type before saving your preferred option again. Don’t assume a route has disappeared based on an old name alone.
IEPL, relay, and direct routes
Route labels describe how a connection is set up, not how fast it is. Performance can vary by local network, time of day, and destination service, even within the same route type.
IEPL: understand the international route
Worth checking first when route stability matters.
How it works.IEPL generally refers to an international Ethernet private line, which carries cross-region traffic over a dedicated network. In route listings, the term describes how the international segment is arranged; it does not mean that every connection between your device and the destination website is exclusive. Local access, service entry points, exits, and the destination website each have their own network conditions.
When to consider it.For remote collaboration, ongoing conversations, or long viewing sessions, consider IEPL and test it with your actual tasks. If your home Wi-Fi is unstable, switching to a dedicated route won’t fix the local network; assess the connection one segment at a time.
Cost considerations.These routes generally involve dedicated network resources and entry-point maintenance, so their resource costs may differ from those of standard public network paths. This does not mean a route carries an additional fee, has dedicated capacity, or belongs to a separate plan. Check the dashboard for the applicable terms.
Relay: connect through a gateway to an exit
Useful for comparing different gateway and exit combinations.
How it works.Your device connects to a gateway, which forwards traffic to an exit. This separates local access from the exit in the destination region, so the gateway’s location may differ from the exit location websites see. When choosing a region, check the final exit rather than relying on the gateway name alone.
When to consider it.If the direct route from your local network to an overseas exit performs poorly, compare relay options in the same region. Test web browsing, code repositories, document collaboration, and streaming for their specific use cases. An extra forwarding step is not necessarily slower or faster; what matters is whether the route works well in practice.
Cost considerations.A relay uses gateway resources, forwarding traffic, and exit resources together. Costs depend on the route and resource allocation. “Relay” is not a fixed pricing tier, and the route type alone doesn’t tell you how plan traffic is counted. Check the subscription and plan pages for traffic rules.
Direct: connect to the destination exit
Worth comparing when local route conditions are suitable.
How it works.Here, direct means your device connects to the corresponding exit without an additional service-side relay gateway. Traffic still passes through your local carrier and public networks along the way. It does not mean there are no other network hops between your device and the overseas server, nor does it override the destination website’s rules.
When to consider it.For everyday browsing, research, or access to a specific region, direct routes are useful as a comparison. Keep one if pages load fully and interactions remain responsive. If the connection repeatedly drops on the same network, compare other route types in the same exit region; changing regions at the same time can make results harder to interpret.
Cost considerations.Direct routes generally don’t require an additional service-side relay layer, but international exits and network resources still incur costs. A simpler setup doesn’t necessarily mean a lower price or poorer performance. This page does not list route-specific surcharges; check the plan details and dashboard before paying.
Choose a route for what you need to do
Start by identifying the region you need and the task you want to complete. Then decide which route to keep. One page loading successfully doesn’t prove that every app will work.
Check that pages load fully
For research, news, and code repositories, first check whether pages load completely. After the main page opens, check images, styles, sign-in redirects, and attachments too; seeing text alone doesn’t confirm a healthy connection. If you don’t need a specific region, compare nearby options that suit your local network.
If only one website is acting up, check its status and access rules first; there’s no need to change every client setting straight away. Keep one regular route and one backup, then test both on the same local network to tell a site-specific issue from a route issue.
Choose a catalog region, then test playback
Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, and other services have different regional rules. Check your account entitlements and the region where the content is available before choosing an exit. Opening a service’s homepage confirms only basic connectivity; it doesn’t prove that a specific title will play or that the entire catalog is available.
Test the content you actually plan to watch, including playback, seeking, and subtitle loading. If you see a regional restriction message, check your account region, the detected exit, and the platform’s rules separately. Keep the same exit during playback to avoid disrupting your session. For more, see Choosing a route for Japanese anime.
Check regional eligibility and session continuity
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Midjourney each have their own regional requirements, account entitlements, and usage rules. Read the service’s official guidance first, confirm your account is eligible, and choose an exit region it supports. A network route can’t replace account review, paid access, or platform-specific availability requirements.
Don’t stop testing at the sign-in page. Check that you can send prompts, receive responses, and upload attachments or download results as needed. Avoid changing exits during long tasks. If a verification prompt appears, save the error details and check the platform’s rules. For a comparison of these tools, see our AI guide.
Test gameplay for your game region
Your account and game region determine which locations you need; a nearby exit city alone doesn’t guarantee a better experience. Sign-in, matchmaking, and gameplay may use different connection paths, so an updated launcher doesn’t confirm that gameplay has been tested.
First check whether the game’s terms and client allow your intended use, then test sign-in, matchmaking, and ongoing gameplay outside a critical match. Don’t assume every game, protocol, or console is supported. This page offers guidance on choosing international routes and makes no performance promises for specific games. If you run into an issue, include your game region, client, and error message in a support ticket.
Test meetings, documents, and transfers separately
Zoom, Teams, and other collaboration tools often rely on separate services for video and audio, messaging, and documents. Check your employer’s or organization’s network requirements first, then test joining meetings, audio, screen sharing, and document saving separately. Joining a meeting doesn’t confirm that screen sharing or file sync works too.
Test before important meetings, and avoid switching exits repeatedly if there’s a brief disruption during a call. If a work device has a dedicated network or security software, follow your organization’s configuration rather than overriding it. There’s no device limit, but each device’s local network and app settings still need to be checked separately. See our guide to routes for remote meetings.
Verify your connection and keep it working
Treat route availability, device connectivity, and task completion as separate checks. None alone is a substitute for testing the full setup.
Keep comparisons consistent
When comparing routes, keep the device, local network, and task the same, and change only one factor at a time. Compare route types within the same region first, then test other regions if your task calls for them. This helps show whether a change in results came from the route or from the content and account region.
If Wi-Fi and a wired connection perform differently, troubleshoot local access first. If only one app fails, check whether it uses the expected connection method. Avoid changing the region, client mode, and system network settings all at once; even if things start working again, you won’t know why.
Recheck saved routes after subscription updates
The route list in your client may change when the subscription updates. After an update, check that your usual routes still point to the intended regions and that saved selections remain valid. Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux are supported platforms. Get clients and subscription details from the user dashboard.
Treat subscription details as account credentials. Don’t paste them on public pages or submit them to unfamiliar websites. Follow the getting started guide for initial setup; for maintenance and renewal details, see the full manual.
If a task fails, share details that can be checked
Note the platform, client name, route region and type, destination service, and whether the issue occurred during sign-in, playback, or a transfer. Mention any changes to your local network and whether only certain apps are affected to help narrow down the cause. Hide account credentials and subscription details in screenshots.
Submit a support ticket through the user dashboard when you need help; don’t share your subscription publicly. For account and billing questions, start with the FAQ. X7VPN offers a 60-day money-back guarantee; see the refund policy for application details.