Browse routes by region
The table below is a reference for reading regions, cities and route types, not a complete list of currently available servers. City and route combinations are examples only and do not confirm that a route is live. Check the user panel for current options.
Streaming availability depends on the platform, account region and current exit location. The table uses a consistent verification note and does not present regional coverage as confirmed service support.
| Country / Region | City | Route type | Streaming support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | |||
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | IEPL | Check service support details |
| Japan | Tokyo | Relayed | Check service support details |
| Singapore | Singapore | IEPL | Check service support details |
| Japan | Osaka | Relayed | Check service support details |
| South Korea | Seoul | Relayed | Check service support details |
| Australia | Sydney | Direct | Check service support details |
| New Zealand | Auckland | Direct | Check service support details |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | Relayed | Check service support details |
| North America | |||
| United States | Los Angeles | Direct | Check service support details |
| United States | Seattle | Direct | Check service support details |
| United States | New York | Relayed | Check service support details |
| Canada | Toronto | Relayed | Check service support details |
| Europe | |||
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | Relayed | Check service support details |
| Italy | Milan | Direct | Check service support details |
| Germany | Frankfurt | Relayed | Check service support details |
| United Kingdom | London | Relayed | Check service support details |
| France | Paris | Direct | Check service support details |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Direct | Check service support details |
| Other regions | |||
| Brazil | São Paulo | Relayed | Check service support details |
| South Africa | Johannesburg | Direct | Check service support details |
Location isn't a performance ranking
An Asia-Pacific exit may be a good fit when balancing geographic distance with the service's supported regions. North American or European exits may be relevant when a service has regional requirements, a work system is based there, or its content library differs. Distance is only one part of the route: your local network, carrier routing and the destination site's setup all affect performance. A nearby city is not automatically the best choice for every use case.
Different cities in the same region can have different exit conditions. If your account works normally in one region, keeping that region consistent is usually preferable for everyday use. Switch regions when you need to access content available elsewhere, following the target service's rules. Before changing regions, save any documents in progress and finish uploads or sessions to avoid interrupting your work.
IEPL, relayed and direct connections
These terms describe how a network route is arranged, not a performance rating. The overview below explains general principles and cost differences; it does not guarantee the performance of any specific route.
Dedicated cross-border transport
An IEPL route typically uses dedicated Ethernet resources along a cross-border segment. Compared with a route that relies entirely on the public internet, this approach focuses on planning and managing the transport segment. Your local connection to the entry point and the route from the exit to the destination site still affect the final connection. An IEPL label does not mean the entire route uses dedicated resources.
This type of route may be worth testing for sustained use during peak hours, remote meetings and ongoing data transfers. Test it on the network and with the apps you actually use. Check whether pages keep loading, meeting audio stays clear and file transfers complete; don't rely on the route name alone. Dedicated transport generally costs more to procure and maintain, but the actual experience still depends on resource allocation and routing.
Forwarded from an entry point to an exit
A relayed connection adds a forwarding entry point between you and the destination exit. Its purpose is to adjust the route, not simply add another hop. It can be a practical option when your connection to the entry point is suitable and the onward route to the exit is well planned. A congested entry point or unsuitable onward route can also affect performance.
Relayed routes can suit everyday browsing, research and situations where you want to try a different entry path. Operating costs typically involve the entry point, exit and forwarded traffic, so the label alone doesn't reveal how much cheaper it is than a dedicated route. Check both the entry path and the final exit region. The destination service generally sees the exit location, not the relay used to connect.
Connect directly to the destination exit
A direct route generally means the client connects to an overseas exit without an additional service-side relay. “Direct” does not mean the physical connection avoids other network equipment, nor that every website uses the same path. The public internet still involves multiple carriers and interconnection points, and routes can change with your network and over time.
This simpler setup may suit users whose local network has a good path to the destination exit, and can be useful for comparison with a relayed route. Costs tend to center on the exit and public-network transit, but lower procurement costs do not necessarily mean a lower plan price, and a simpler route is not necessarily faster. Compare routes using the same app and local network, and keep the one that works more consistently in practice.
Route type is separate from billing. See the plans page for subscription and data plan pricing, allowances and rules. Don't infer prices from an IEPL, relayed or direct label.
Choose a route for your use case
First check which regions the service supports, then compare routes. Keeping a route that works for your usual activities makes it easier to diagnose issues than switching among many regions.
Everyday browsing
For international websites, documentation and online communities, start with a nearby region supported by the destination service. On the same network, check whether pages open promptly, images continue to load and links work smoothly. A slow page may be an issue with the site itself, not evidence that the entire region is a poor fit.
With rule-based routing, you can keep sites in mainland China on a direct connection through your client rules and use a selected exit for international sites. Here, direct access to sites in mainland China describes traffic routing; it is not the same as a “direct route” above. If a site partly loads and then stalls, check whether its resources are being sent along different routes.
Streaming
First choose the platform and content region you want, then check the route's service support details. Netflix and other platforms consider content libraries, account permissions and how they identify exit locations. Reaching the platform's home page doesn't mean the show you want will play; successful playback doesn't guarantee the expected picture quality either.
Test by playing the specific title you want. Check for continued buffering and make sure subtitles and audio tracks work. Before changing exits, stop playback and reopen the title page. For more on the difference between regions and service support, see the streaming access guide. Don't assume support based only on the country listed in the table.
AI Tools
For AI tools such as ChatGPT, first check their published supported regions, account status and usage rules. An exit in a particular region does not automatically meet account eligibility requirements or terms of service. If a region notice appears, determine whether the issue is the network connection, the service's regional requirements or account verification.
Long conversations, file uploads and extended generation are better suited to a consistent exit. Avoid switching regions mid-task. If something goes wrong, save your input first, then check whether other pages work on the same route. See the ChatGPT guide for help distinguishing website access, session and account issues.
Gaming
First check the game's server region and whether its client permits the network connection method you're using. A website loading normally does not prove that the game connection will work; login, updates and matches may also use different servers. Regional coverage does not mean a route is specially optimized for a particular game.
When comparing connections, keep the game region, local network and background tasks consistent. If updates work but matches don't, check the game connection and client routing rules separately instead of only changing countries. VPNWant does not guarantee gameplay performance based on this regional table; compatibility depends on the game's rules and should be tested with an actual connection.
Work and collaboration
For remote work, prioritize session stability, company system requirements and consistency with your account region. Test video calls, online documents and remote desktop separately. Follow your organization's access policies when connecting to company resources. If your company already provides a dedicated connection, don't replace it with another route without approval.
Keep your route and local network stable while editing documents or uploading files. Save your work before changing exits, then check your login status again. If your company authorizes access by exit IP range, a standard international route may not meet its requirements. A shared exit is not a fixed office address or dedicated network resource.
Verify your connection after choosing a route
Connect and test under the same conditions, noting how your apps perform. When troubleshooting, change one thing at a time so the results are meaningful.
Check your subscription and client
Check your subscription status in the user panel, then download the version suited to your platform from the client download page. VPNWant supports Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux, with no device limit. Platform support doesn't mean every system configuration works without checking. New users can follow the getting started guide to import a subscription and test the connection.
Route information shown in the client may change when your subscription updates. If a reference name on this page differs from the client, use the options in the user panel and latest subscription. Don't guess server addresses manually. Subscription details are account information: don't post a complete subscription URL publicly or share your password or authentication details in public forums.
Separate local network and exit issues
If no destination websites load, first check whether your local network can reach familiar sites, then check the client connection and routing mode. If only one app is affected, check that service's account status, regional rules and current announcements first. Repeatedly switching among many exits adds variables and makes the cause harder to identify.
For comparison, keep the exit region the same and try another available route type, or keep the route unchanged and test a different local network. Don't change client rules, region and system network settings all at once. A reproducible description of the issue is more useful than simply saying a region “doesn't work well.”
Share reproducible details with support
For help, open a support ticket from the user panel and include your platform, the route name shown in the client, the affected app, when it happened and the exact error message. Hide account details and subscription information in screenshots. If you've already compared setups, explain what you changed and whether the result was different to avoid repeating the same steps.
Before choosing a subscription, read the service selection guide to learn how to compare routes and billing options. VPNWant requires no email address; a username and password are all you need to create an account. The service has a no-logs policy and a 60-day no-questions-asked refund. This page explains routes and how to choose them; see the plan details for pricing and data rules.