Route directory

Server locations and route selection

Find the right entry point by region, route structure and use case. This static directory lists cities, route types and streaming support without presenting network conditions that may change as fixed conclusions.

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REGIONS

Browse global routes by region

The cities below illustrate common coverage directions. See the signed-in user panel for the complete list of available routes; one region may offer multiple entry structures. “Streaming” indicates that a route can be used for the corresponding scenario, while catalog results remain subject to platform rules, account region and changing content rights.

ASIA PACIFIC

Asia-Pacific routes

Suitable for services in Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. When the destination is in Asia, start by testing a geographically closer entry point, then switch route structures based on the application you use.

Country or region	City	Route type	Streaming
Hong Kong	Hong Kong	IEPL connection	Supported
Japan	Tokyo	IEPL connection	Supported
Japan	Osaka	Relay	Supported
Singapore	Singapore	IEPL connection	Supported
South Korea	Seoul	Relay	Supported
Taiwan, China	Taipei	Relay	Supported

The closest Asian entry point is not always the best fit. Local access networks, carrier interconnection and the destination all affect results, so choose based on how the connection performs on your current network.

NORTH AMERICA

North American routes

For international websites, remote collaboration platforms, developer services and regional content in the United States, Canada and Mexico. East and West Coast entry points follow different paths, so the destination service’s region matters more than the route name.

Country or region	City	Route type	Streaming
United States	Los Angeles	IEPL connection	Supported
United States	San Jose	Relay	Supported
United States	New York	Direct	Supported
Canada	Toronto	Relay	Supported
Canada	Vancouver	Direct	Supported
Mexico	Mexico City	Direct	Check by platform

When accessing North American services, start by choosing an entry point near the service’s deployment region. Developer platforms and office systems prioritize connection continuity, while regional content also depends on the account and content-licensing region.

EUROPE

European routes

Covers common destinations including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Switzerland. European services are distributed across many locations, so office systems, media platforms and local websites may require different city entry points.

Country or region	City	Route type	Streaming
United Kingdom	London	IEPL connection	Supported
Germany	Frankfurt	Relay	Supported
France	Paris	Relay	Supported
Netherlands	Amsterdam	Direct	Supported
Italy	Milan	Direct	Check by platform
Spain	Madrid	Direct	Check by platform
Switzerland	Zurich	Relay	Check by platform

Cities in the same European region do not necessarily share the same access path. If a target website applies strict regional checks, match the target country first; for ordinary browsing, choose a nearby region with the most stable current connection.

OTHER REGIONS

Routes in other regions

For services in Oceania, the Middle East, Africa, South America and regions spanning Europe and Asia. These destinations are best selected according to a specific goal rather than fixed solely by regional label.

Country or region	City	Route type	Streaming
Australia	Sydney	Relay	Supported
New Zealand	Auckland	Direct	Check by platform
United Arab Emirates	Dubai	Relay	Check by platform
South Africa	Johannesburg	Direct	Check by platform
Brazil	São Paulo	Relay	Supported
Argentina	Buenos Aires	Direct	Check by platform
Türkiye	Istanbul	Relay	Check by platform

Long-distance routes are more affected by local access, international interconnection and the target service’s deployment location. Keep a nearby region as a backup and verify accessibility in the application you actually use.

LINE TYPES

How to distinguish route types

IEPL connections, relays and direct routes describe the general path from local access to the destination region; they are not simple quality tiers. Because cost, use case and network conditions differ, the best choice varies as well.

PRIVATE ROUTE

IEPL connection

An IEPL connection places the cross-border segment on a relatively independent enterprise-grade transmission path, reducing uncertainty from public international interconnections where possible. Its value is not a guaranteed speed figure, but a better chance of consistent connection quality during busy periods. It suits ongoing meetings, remote desktops, cloud development and long transfers where frequent route changes are undesirable.

Dedicated-route resources generally cost more to obtain and maintain than ordinary public-network paths, making them better suited to scenarios where stability comes first. They are not the default for every task: when a nearby website already works smoothly over a direct path, the simpler route is sufficient.

Best for: remote work · long-lived connections · stability-first use

RELAY ROUTE

Relay route

A relay route first sends the connection to a more suitable access point, which then forwards it to the destination region. The intermediate node helps organize the path and can avoid some less favorable international interconnections. For home broadband, shared networks or access through different carriers, a relay often offers a balanced compromise between cost and connection quality.

A relay does not necessarily mean a shorter path. By adding a controlled step, it provides a more predictable exit direction. It suits everyday browsing, streaming, AI tools and ordinary file transfers, and makes it easy to switch between regions. If a relay entry point is unstable on your current network, try another structure in the same region before switching to a more distant city.

Best for: everyday access · streaming · AI tools · general use

DIRECT ROUTE

Direct route

A direct route travels from the current access network to the destination region without an additional relay entry point. Its simple structure and relatively manageable resource cost suit clear paths and well-defined destinations. For web browsing, research or services that do not depend on long-lived connections, direct access is often a convenient starting point.

Direct routes depend more heavily on interconnection between the local carrier and the destination region. The same city can perform very differently across networks, times and target websites. If pages respond inconsistently, video quality changes frequently or an office connection drops, try a relay or IEPL connection in the same region instead of treating geographic distance as the only deciding factor.

Best for: ordinary browsing · specific regional access · backup entry

ROUTE NOTES

Make a route choice by use case

A route name only describes the entry direction and path structure. An effective decision should consider the target service, connection duration, regional requirements and current access network together.

WEB

Everyday browsing: check the destination region first, then the route structure

Web searches, research, code repositories and ordinary downloads usually use a range of connections, so there is no need to begin with a higher-cost route. Start with a direct or relay entry point near the target website’s usual region. Once sign-in, page loading and file retrieval all work normally, keep using it. If the site has no clear regional requirement, an Asian entry point is often a quick way to assess local access quality.

Do not judge browsing only by whether the homepage opens. Also check signed-in pages, image assets, file URLs and third-party verification. Some sites serve the main page and static resources from different regions, so one successful load does not represent the entire session. When only certain resources fail, switching to another route in the same region is usually more targeted than moving to a distant region.

MEDIA

Streaming: regional matching matters more than the city name

Streaming platforms may use exit region, account details, content rights and application cache to determine the catalog shown. “Supported” in the route table means the entry can be used for streaming; it does not mean every platform or account will display the same content. First identify the catalog region you want, then choose an entry in the corresponding country or region rather than relying on network distance alone.

After changing regions, reopen the app or page so the platform can recognize the current exit again. If video loads but playback is inconsistent, compare the IEPL connection and relay entry in the same region. If the catalog region is unexpected, check the account region and application cache instead of repeatedly reconnecting to the same route. When finished watching, switch back to an entry closer to your everyday needs to avoid unnecessary cross-region access.

AI tools: keep the session exit stable

AI chats, code completion, file analysis and image tasks often maintain longer sessions. Frequently changing countries or regions can trigger another sign-in or interrupt an upload in progress. When using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Cursor or similar tools, first choose a region where the service is available, then keep the same exit direction throughout a work session.

For text-based questions, start by testing a relay route. For continuous code completion, file uploads or long generations, compare an IEPL connection in the same region. If the page opens but API calls are inconsistent, check whether your development tools inherit the system network settings and whether the browser and desktop client use the same connection. The goal is a consistent path across the whole work environment, not constant changes based on route names.

GAME

Gaming connections: match the server region

Game login, matchmaking, voice chat and live sessions may be handled by different services, so reaching the account page does not mean the gameplay path is suitable. Confirm the game server’s region first, then choose the same or a nearby region. For Asian servers, compare Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea; for North American and European servers, prioritize the corresponding region.

Games are sensitive to jitter and brief packet loss, so the geographically closest city is not always the most reliable choice. If a direct entry has intermittent issues in a match, try a relay or IEPL connection in the same region. If voice chat fails while the game itself works, the voice system may be deployed elsewhere; adjust for that service instead of changing the entire subscription configuration.

WORK

Remote work: prioritize continuity and a consistent region

Video meetings, remote desktops, enterprise sign-in, cloud development and large file synchronization all need a stable, continuous connection. Office systems may also react sensitively to changes in login region, so avoid frequent cross-region switching during work. Prefer an IEPL connection in the region where the office service is hosted, or stay connected through a relay that performs reliably on your current network.

Before a remote meeting, open the actual meeting, document and identity-verification pages you will use, rather than judging a route with ordinary browsing alone. If team services are distributed across regions, choose a fixed entry for the main task and keep other regions as backups. VPNZZ supports Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux, with no device limit; different devices should still use the same region where possible to reduce frequent changes to the account environment.

DECISION ORDER

A route sequence is more useful than a fixed answer

First identify the destination region, then choose the route structure, and finally verify it in the applications you actually use. Browsing, streaming, AI tools, gaming and remote work have different connection requirements, so one route does not need to handle every task.

Confirm the destination region Choose the country and city based on the actual deployment direction of the website, catalog, game server or office system.
Match the task type For short browsing sessions, start with direct or relay routes; for ongoing sessions and remote work, prioritize path continuity.
Check in the real application Use the pages, clients and account checks you will actually need; do not substitute a single page for a complete assessment.
Keep a backup in the same region When network conditions change, switch first to another route structure in the same region instead of changing regions without a clear purpose.

COVERAGE

110+ countries and 170+ routes

This page lists commonly used regional directions to explain route structures and selection methods. After signing in, check the user panel for entry points available to your account. Registration requires only a username and password, with no email address required; plans support unlimited devices and include a 60-day money-back guarantee.

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