Browse route examples by region
VPNYD covers 90+ countries and 160+ routes. The examples below cover Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe and other regions to help you understand how to read a subscription list.
The city and route-type combinations in this table are examples, not a guarantee that those combinations are currently offered or available, nor a complete list of coverage. Check the user dashboard and active subscription for actual exit locations, route names and types. Streaming support depends on actual access results.
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| Country / Region | City | Route type | Streaming support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | |||
| Hong Kong, China | Hong Kong | IEPL | Depends on actual access results |
| Japan | Tokyo | IEPL | Depends on actual access results |
| Japan | Osaka | Relayed | Depends on actual access results |
| Singapore | Singapore | IEPL | Depends on actual access results |
| South Korea | Seoul | Relayed | Depends on actual access results |
| Australia | Sydney | Direct | Depends on actual access results |
| Australia | Melbourne | Relayed | Depends on actual access results |
| New Zealand | Auckland | Direct | Depends on actual access results |
| North America | |||
| United States | Los Angeles | Relayed | Depends on actual access results |
| United States | San Jose | Relayed | Depends on actual access results |
| United States | New York | Direct | Depends on actual access results |
| Canada | Vancouver | Relayed | Depends on actual access results |
| Canada | Toronto | Direct | Depends on actual access results |
| Europe | |||
| United Kingdom | London | Relayed | Depends on actual access results |
| Germany | Frankfurt | Relayed | Depends on actual access results |
| France | Paris | Direct | Depends on actual access results |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | Relayed | Depends on actual access results |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Direct | Depends on actual access results |
| Switzerland | Zurich | Direct | Depends on actual access results |
| Italy | Milan | Relayed | Depends on actual access results |
| Other regions | |||
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Relayed | Depends on actual access results |
| South Africa | Johannesburg | Direct | Depends on actual access results |
| Brazil | São Paulo | Relayed | Depends on actual access results |
| Chile | Santiago | Direct | Depends on actual access results |
Entry points, exit locations and destination services
The region in a server name usually describes the exit location; it does not reveal the entire path from your device to the exit. Your device may first connect through a relay before reaching the destination region. A service may also route requests to servers in other cities. Map distance is only a reference—the best route depends on how websites, video and work apps perform in practice.
When reading a subscription list, find the destination region first, then check the route type and notes. If multiple paths are available for a region, keep a regular option and a backup, and test each during normal use. Broad coverage does not mean every region offers the same features, and a city label does not guarantee a dedicated IP address. The location a service detects may also depend on its IP address database.
IEPL, relayed and direct routes
Route types describe how traffic is carried, not a quality ranking. Your access network, international segments, exit location and destination server all affect performance.
IEPL: a dedicated transmission segment
IEPL generally refers to an international Ethernet private line. It uses dedicated transmission resources to connect access points in different regions, rather than relying entirely on ordinary public internet routing for the international segment. The path from your device to an access point, and from the exit to the destination website, may still use the public internet. An IEPL label does not mean the entire connection uses an exclusive link.
Dedicated lines generally involve higher transmission resource and maintenance costs. They may suit tasks where connection continuity matters, such as remote collaboration, sustained transfers or long interactive sessions. Whether one is a good fit depends on your actual workflow: can the session stay connected, are there frequent reconnections, and are responses consistent? Check the active subscription for VPNYD’s specific route types. This page makes no performance guarantees based on route type and does not translate transmission costs into extra fees.
Shows how the route is organized; does not indicate exclusive resources.
Relayed routes: a path through an entry point
A relayed route sends your connection to a designated entry point first, then onward to the exit. The entry and exit have different roles: the entry handles the initial connection, while the exit determines the address seen by the destination service. Relaying provides more flexibility in how a path is arranged, and the entry region may differ from the final exit region. Choose based on the exit location, not just the entry point’s name.
Relayed routes require entry, forwarding and exit resources, so their cost structure differs from direct routes. They may improve the path from some local networks to an international exit, but can also underperform if the entry point is congested or a later link is unstable. They can be an alternative when direct access is unreliable. To compare routes, keep the destination website and network the same and observe what changes; don’t judge a route by the “relayed” label alone.
Direct routes: fewer forwarding steps
A direct route generally connects your device to an exit or server over public internet routing, with fewer dedicated relay steps. The setup is simpler, and transmission resources and operations are often more straightforward. But fewer forwarding steps do not automatically mean a faster connection; the route your local network takes to the exit still matters.
Direct routes are worth considering for everyday browsing, light use and path comparisons. They can work well when the route from your local network to the destination region is suitable. If performance changes during peak hours, check both your local network and the international segment. Direct routes may have lower path-organization costs, but plan prices are only those published on the pricing page—route names do not imply discounts or extra charges.
Evaluate route type, encryption and service access separately
IEPL, relayed and direct describe connection paths; military-grade encryption is a claim about connection security; and whether a destination website allows account access is governed by that third-party service. These are separate questions. A route that opens a login page does not guarantee your account has permission to use the service, and playback in one region does not mean the same result is available in others. Separating these factors makes it easier to find the cause instead of switching routes repeatedly.
Choose a cross-border route for your needs
Start with what you need to do, then choose a region and route. Keep other conditions constant during comparisons and change only one connection setting at a time.
Everyday browsing: prioritize complete page loads
For research, reading and accessing international websites, start with a route in a familiar region that loads pages completely. Check more than the homepage: test images, search results and content behind a login. If only one site fails while others work, check that site’s access rules and your client’s routing settings first. There’s no need to switch repeatedly just to try an exit farther away on the map. Keeping a verified route for everyday use can make issues easier to diagnose.
Streaming: check region detection and playback separately
Before streaming, check your account’s service region and content licensing, then confirm that the exit region meets the platform’s rules. Loading the homepage, displaying the catalog and starting playback are separate stages. Platforms such as Netflix and Disney+ may change how they identify exits, and the same route may produce different results over time. Test the specific content you want to watch and check loading, seeking and continuous playback. This page does not guarantee access to a particular catalog or a fixed resolution.
If a platform still shows your previous region after you change exits, follow its instructions to start a new session and check that the app is using the expected route. Keep a suitable region and a backup path, but avoid switching repeatedly during playback; session changes can otherwise look like route problems.
AI tools: keep long sessions and routing consistent
AI websites, code editors and command-line tools may use different connection methods. If your browser works, that doesn’t mean your editor or terminal is using the same route. First confirm that the service allows your account to use it from the current region, then check that your client includes the relevant app in its routing rules. Test the full flow—sign in, submit a request and receive a complete response—not just the homepage. If long responses often cut off, compare another route in the same region while keeping your account and app settings unchanged.
For development tools such as Cursor and Copilot, also check the editor’s proxy settings, terminal environment and project tool configuration. Test each separately so account permissions, request limits or tool configuration aren’t mistaken for node issues. For more on development workflows, see the guide to choosing a route for AI coding tools.
Gaming: match the server region and connection method
Confirm the game server region first, then choose an exit location that matches it. Game updates, account sign-in and in-match traffic may use different domains or connection methods, so accessing a webpage does not prove that gameplay connections will work. Check compatibility using the game and client documentation, then observe connection stability in an appropriate test. VPNYD is a cross-border network acceleration subscription service; general route descriptions are not a promise of optimization for any specific game.
Cross-border work: maintain sessions and respect network boundaries
For remote work, focus on whether meetings, document syncing and collaboration apps can complete tasks consistently. Check your organization’s requirements for network access, account sign-in regions and file transfers before choosing a tested route. If a corporate connection and a personal client are running at the same time, follow your IT administrator’s instructions for routing priority and don’t change organizational security settings without approval. Test before meetings, keep the exit stable during sessions, and have a previously tested backup path if needed.
Unlimited simultaneous devices make it easy to connect on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux, but check configuration and routing on each device separately. Monthly subscription traffic resets each month on the activation date; data add-ons remain available until used and never expire. Device limits and data allowances are separate—check the plans page for usage and pricing. Unlimited devices does not mean unlimited data.
Check your connection after choosing a route
Check each layer from subscription to app so every route change has a clear reason.
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Check your subscription and server list
Sign in to the user dashboard to check your subscription status, then update the subscription in your client. Both the client and subscription are obtained through the dashboard; you must be signed in and have an active subscription to get the client. If an update fails, resolve the subscription retrieval issue before repeatedly switching routes in an old list. Follow the getting started guide for setup. You can create an account with just a username and password—no email address required.
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Hold the region constant and compare routes
Note the target app, current network and selected region. If your subscription offers multiple paths in that region, compare them and see whether the task completes. Changing the region, device and network at the same time makes it hard to tell what helped. Save routes you’ve tested and keep a backup that suits your needs; check that the backup works too.
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Verify results with real tasks
For browsing, check that pages load fully; for streaming, test continuous playback; for AI, check complete responses; and for work, check sessions and syncing. Test results reflect the network conditions at that moment and do not guarantee ongoing performance. If all routes have the same issue, compare using another local network. If only one app has a problem, check its routing settings, account permissions and service status first.
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Keep diagnostic details before submitting a ticket
If you still can’t identify the cause, submit a support ticket through the user dashboard. Include your device platform, client name, when the issue occurred, route name, target app, error message and checks you’ve already completed. Blur passwords, subscription URLs, access credentials and personal account details in screenshots. A clear description of what happened is more helpful than “none of the servers work.” For system troubleshooting, see Troubleshooting.
Route selection order: destination service rules → exit region → connection path → app testing. The server list is a starting point; whether the task works is what matters.