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Choose a destination region, then select how to connect.

120+ countries / 180+ routes. The region determines your exit location; the route type describes how traffic gets there. Different routes may suit browsing, streaming, and work.

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Regions & Exit Locations

Global Route Examples

The table below shows how to read regions, cities, and route types. It is not a complete inventory or a live list of available options. Check the panel and client after logging in for current exits, route types, and displayed names.

Regional Route Examples · Verify streaming access with the service you want to use
Country / Region	City	Route Type	Streaming Availability
Asia-Pacific
Singapore	Singapore	IEPL	Check actual access
Hong Kong	Hong Kong	Relay	Check actual access
Japan	Tokyo	Direct	Check actual access
Japan	Osaka	Relay	Check actual access
South Korea	Seoul	Relay	Check actual access
Australia	Sydney	Direct	Check actual access
New Zealand	Auckland	Relay	Check actual access
North America
United States	Los Angeles	IEPL	Check actual access
United States	Seattle	Relay	Check actual access
United States	New York	Direct	Check actual access
Canada	Toronto	Relay	Check actual access
Europe
Netherlands	Amsterdam	Direct	Check actual access
United Kingdom	London	Relay	Check actual access
Germany	Frankfurt	Relay	Check actual access
France	Paris	Direct	Check actual access
Sweden	Stockholm	Relay	Check actual access
Switzerland	Zurich	Direct	Check actual access
Other Regions
Brazil	São Paulo	Relay	Check actual access
South Africa	Johannesburg	Direct	Check actual access
United Arab Emirates	Dubai	Relay	Check actual access

When checking the list, first confirm which regions the service allows, then compare the routes available in those regions. A nearby exit is often a good place to start, but distance is only part of the picture: your ISP's routing, time of day, and the destination site's network location can all affect the connection. Treat a single test as a snapshot, not a guarantee of ongoing performance.

Connection Methods

IEPL, Relay, and Direct Routes

Route types describe how a connection is organized, not a universal speed ranking. Here are the general principles and cost factors; refer to the panel for the actual configuration.

IEPL

Designed around cross-border carriage

Dedicated transport: less reliance on public routes

IEPL generally refers to an International Ethernet Private Line. These routes use dedicated transport for some segments of the cross-border path. The main difference from standard public internet routing is how the links and resources are arranged—not simply a different label in the client. Your local network to the access point, and the exit to the destination service, may still use public networks. An IEPL label is not an end-to-end performance guarantee.

This option may be worth comparing for long sessions, office work, and tasks that involve continuous output. Dedicated transport typically involves higher deployment and maintenance costs, but that does not mean a particular route will always be faster or that this service has extra charges. VPNBoat plan prices are listed on the plans page. Test routes with your usual apps at the times you normally use them.

Relay

Choose an access point and exit combination

Relay route: connections routed through an access point

A relay adds a forwarding step between your local network and the exit in the destination region. The client connects to an access point first, which then forwards requests to the exit. This setup can change the path traffic takes and offer more options for different network environments. An extra step does not automatically mean a slower or more stable connection; performance depends on how well the access point, transport links, and exit work together.

Relay routes are worth considering for everyday browsing, cross-region work, or when you want to compare different access points. Costs typically reflect access, forwarded traffic, and exit resources, so a label alone cannot tell you whether a route costs more. If connections keep dropping, keep the destination region the same and try a different relay route. This helps separate regional factors from access-path issues without changing too many variables at once.

Direct

Depends on your local internet routing

Direct route: connect straight to the destination exit

A direct route usually means the client connects to an exit in the destination region without an additional service-side relay. The simpler setup can make the connection target easier to identify when troubleshooting, but requests still travel through your local access network and international public internet routes. Whether the path suits you depends on your network conditions. “Direct” does not mean physically shorter or immune to congestion.

If your local network connects well to the destination region, a direct route can be useful for everyday browsing or as a comparison for app access. Its resource setup may be simpler than dedicated transport or an extra relay, but destination region, exit resources, and traffic costs can still vary. These cost factors are not plan prices. Choose based on your needs, then consider how your plan's data allowance fits your use.

Start with Your Use Case

Choose a Route for What You Need to Do

Keep the region and app constant, then compare routes. Change one factor at a time to identify what is actually affecting your experience.

Everyday Browsing

Check how your usual sites respond

If a site has no specific regional requirements, start with a relatively nearby exit. Open your usual pages and check that images, scripts, and attachments all load. A working homepage does not mean the login service, static assets, and downloads use the same route. For sites you rely on, test the pages you actually work with rather than just checking the client's connection status.

Once you find a route that meets your needs, keep another option as a comparison. If one site has a problem, first check whether other sites work, then look at app routing and DNS resolution. Avoid switching every exit just because one page failed to load.

Streaming

Check the catalog, then test playback

First confirm which region offers the content and whether your account is entitled to watch it. Reaching the homepage, seeing a title, and successfully playing it are different steps; check what happens in the actual player. After changing exit regions, an app may keep using an old cache or existing session. Refresh it using the app's normal method, then see whether the catalog changes as expected.

During testing, check continuous playback, seeking, and what happens when you switch content. Higher video quality is more sensitive to sustained throughput; a smooth start does not guarantee the entire stream will play well. A route cannot replace a streaming account or content rights. Access depends on the service's current rules. For troubleshooting, see Streaming Access Guide.

AI Tools

Consider regional eligibility and session continuity

Before using an AI tool, check the service's official list of supported regions and account requirements. A matching region name does not guarantee that the service will accept an exit IP; IP reputation, account status, and billing region may also affect sign-in or requests. For ongoing conversations and development work, keep the exit environment consistent where possible. Frequent region changes during a session can make verification and troubleshooting harder.

When the website opens, also check whether the generated response is complete. Developers using command-line tools or IDE extensions should verify separately that those processes use the intended network settings; browsers and development tools may not share proxy settings. For more environment checks, see the AI Access Guide. Route selection cannot replace eligibility to use the service.

Gaming

Check the game region and connection setup first

Start by checking your account's game region, the game server's location, and the client's routing settings. Downloads, sign-ins, and gameplay may connect to different destinations, so a smooth download does not guarantee a suitable gameplay connection. Compare exits based on the actual game server's region, and test continuity in a way that does not affect other players.

VPNBoat is a cross-border network acceleration subscription service, not a promise of dedicated optimization for every game. Check the game's supported network methods, anti-cheat rules, and regional policies separately. If only one game has an issue, determine whether the problem is sign-in, downloading game assets, or disconnections during play before changing routes. Don't judge by the route label alone.

Work

Keep your exit consistent and test the full workflow

For remote work, session continuity is often important. Choose an exit in a region permitted by your company's systems, then test sign-in, document editing, file uploads, and meeting connections. Follow your organization's policies if it has rules about access locations. International routes do not grant access to internal company networks and should not override security settings required by your administrator.

Unlimited devices can be online at the same time, making it easier to work across computers and mobile devices. However, check each device's local network, client settings, and app behavior separately. If meetings work but file uploads fail, investigate the affected app's route and file service rather than assuming the entire route is down. Note the time, exit region, and error message to make troubleshooting more useful.

After Connecting

From Client Status to App Results

Check connection status and actual access separately

A connected status in the client only confirms that the client completed its connection process. Whether an app uses that route also depends on system settings, routing rules, and the app itself. Confirm the selected exit, then check the region and connection result seen by the target app. If something goes wrong, keep a record of the original settings so you can compare changes instead of adjusting everything at once.

If only one app has a problem on a device, start by checking its network settings and service status. If several apps are affected, compare your local network and other available routes. After changing exits, existing long-lived connections may continue using the old session; reconnect using the app's normal process. For the order of installation, importing a subscription, and basic checks, see the Getting Started Guide.

Need Help? Share the Relevant Details

Note your platform, exit region, displayed route name, when the issue occurred, and the target app's error message, then submit a ticket through the user panel. Don't share passwords, full subscription links, or account credentials publicly.

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