Asia-PacificTokyo · Hong Kong · Singapore · Seoul
IEPL / relay
International route coverage
VPNLK Global Routes
Covering 120+ countries / 180+ routes. Browse cities, connection methods, and streaming support by region, then choose an IEPL dedicated line, relay, or direct route for your destination.
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Coverage
120+ countries
Route count
180+ routes
Simultaneous connections
Unlimited devices
North AmericaLos Angeles · Seattle · New York · Toronto
Relay / direct
EuropeLondon · Frankfurt · Paris · Amsterdam
Relay / direct
Other regionsDubai · Mumbai · São Paulo · Auckland
Relay / direct
Route names describe the exit region and connection method. When connecting, use the routes currently available in the user panel.
Coverage directory
Browse routes by region
The table below highlights selected commonly used regions. The city indicates the exit area, the route type describes the connection path, and the streaming column shows whether the route may be suitable as a candidate entry point for the relevant content service.
| Country or region | City | Route type | Streaming support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | |||
| Japan | Tokyo | IEPL dedicated line | Supported |
| Japan | Osaka | Relay | Supported |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | IEPL dedicated line | Supported |
| Singapore | Singapore | Relay | Supported |
| South Korea | Seoul | Direct | Choose by service region |
| Australia | Sydney | Relay | Supported |
| North America | |||
| United States | Los Angeles | Direct | Supported |
| United States | San Jose | Relay | Choose by service region |
| United States | Seattle | Direct | Supported |
| United States | New York | Relay | Supported |
| Canada | Toronto | Direct | Supported |
| Canada | Vancouver | Relay | Choose by service region |
| Europe | |||
| United Kingdom | London | Relay | Supported |
| Germany | Frankfurt | Direct | Supported |
| France | Paris | Relay | Supported |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | Direct | Choose by service region |
| Italy | Milan | Direct | Choose by service region |
| Spain | Madrid | Relay | Supported |
| Other regions | |||
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Relay | Choose by service region |
| India | Mumbai | Direct | Choose by service region |
| Turkey | Istanbul | Relay | Choose by service region |
| Brazil | São Paulo | Direct | Supported |
| South Africa | Johannesburg | Relay | Choose by service region |
| New Zealand | Auckland | Direct | Supported |
Connection methods
Route types and path differences
IEPL dedicated lines, relays, and direct connections are not simply ranked from best to worst. They use different path designs, suit different network conditions and use cases, and involve different operating costs.
Prioritize path stability
IEPL dedicated lines
An IEPL dedicated line connects the entry and exit points through a more controlled international transmission path. Its value is not a particular momentary speed figure, but reduced fluctuation caused by changes in public-network routing. Public routes may change because of carrier scheduling, inter-network peering, or peak congestion; dedicated paths generally make a consistent connection easier to maintain.
These routes are better suited to sustained transfers, remote meetings, collaborative online documents, code repository synchronization, and extended AI tool sessions. Streaming responses, persistent web connections, and continuous uploads do not handle frequent reconnects well, so path stability often matters more than a short speed test. Dedicated lines cost more to build and maintain and are best reserved for tasks that genuinely need stable sessions rather than used for every connection.
Best for: work collaboration
Persistent connections
Stable streaming
Separate entry and exit points
Relay routes
A relay route first connects to a nearby or better-performing entry point, then uses the relay network to reach the exit region. The entry point improves local access, while the exit provides the network environment of the target region; each section can be adjusted independently. Compared with connecting directly to a distant server, relays can more easily avoid some less efficient inter-network paths.
Relays suit everyday browsing, video content, downloads, and services that require an exit in a specific region. They offer a practical balance between coverage, connection quality, and operating cost, making them a versatile choice for most use cases. Because actual performance still depends on the local network, entry point, and destination service, keep a backup route in the same region instead of locking into one path based only on the city name.
Best for: everyday browsing
Regional content
General access
Direct exit connection
Direct routes
A direct route connects from the current network straight to a server in the target region without an additional VPNLK relay entry point. The path is simpler and involves fewer routing steps. When public peering between the local carrier and the target region is good, a direct route provides a clear, straightforward access path, making it suitable for opening webpages quickly or serving as a backup connection.
Direct performance depends more heavily on the current access network and inter-network routing. The same city may perform differently across network environments, so “direct” does not necessarily mean faster, and the nearest location is not automatically the best fit. If pages open but sustained transfers are unstable, switch to a relay or IEPL dedicated line; if a nearby relay entry point is being adjusted, a direct route can also be a useful fallback.
Best for: webpage access
Backup paths
Nearby connections
Use cases
Choose a route by task
Start by identifying the destination service and task type, then compare regions, paths, and sustained performance. City distance is only a reference; what matters is whether the connection can complete the task reliably.
WEB
Everyday browsing and research
Everyday browsing usually involves webpages, images, documents, and multiple short connections. A nearby Asia-Pacific relay or direct route with smooth page loads is generally enough. Start by testing nearby regions such as Tokyo, Hong Kong, or Singapore; there is no need to reserve a dedicated path for ordinary webpage access. If a site requires a specific exit region, switch to the relevant country or region.
When evaluating a route, do not judge it only by the first page load. Visit several pages, sign in to a commonly used service, and download a normally sized document to see whether the connection repeatedly drops. If routes in the same region differ, changing routes is usually more effective than repeatedly changing client settings.
MEDIA
Streaming and regional content
For streaming, choose the exit region based on the desired catalog, then compare relay and IEPL dedicated lines available in that region. Streaming services assess the exit location, account region, and their own content rules, so a city name does not guarantee access to a particular catalog. The support status in the table narrows the candidates; it is not a promise of continuous availability from a third-party service.
Close the page or app currently playing content before changing regions, then reopen it after the route switch is complete. If content still shows the previous region, end the current session and try again. Continuous playback depends more on path stability than short loading times; when buffering occurs frequently, try a relay or IEPL dedicated line in the same region before switching to a much farther exit.
AI
AI tools and streaming output
AI web apps often rely on sign-in state, persistent connections, streaming output, and file uploads. Frequent route changes during a session can trigger reauthentication, stop output, or interrupt uploads. When using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Midjourney, or Cursor, choose a region where the service is available and keep the same exit for the entire session.
For extended conversations, long-form generation, or file uploads, prioritize an IEPL dedicated line or a stable relay. Do not switch cities while a response is being generated, and avoid having multiple devices use widely different exit regions with the same account in quick succession. If the page opens but output stops midway, refresh the subscription, switch to another route in the same region, and then check the browser session.
GAME
Gaming and continuous interaction
Gaming depends more on a steady path and continuous packet delivery than on webpage download speed. Choose an exit in or near the game server region first, then compare direct and relay paths. For Asian servers, start with locations such as Tokyo, Seoul, or Singapore; for North American or European servers, choose the city that matches the actual zone.
Keep the local network unchanged during testing. Comparing routes while also switching Wi-Fi networks makes it difficult to identify the cause of a change. Sign-in, matchmaking, and a live match are different connection stages; only completing the usual flow can confirm whether a route is suitable. If direct performance fluctuates noticeably during sustained interaction, switch to a relay with a more stable entry point.
WORK
Remote work and development tasks
Video meetings, online documents, code repositories, remote desktops, command-line tools, and IDE plugins all depend on persistent connections. In work scenarios, put stability ahead of city distance, prioritize an IEPL dedicated line or stable relay, and confirm the route before a meeting, upload, or deployment begins. Switching exits mid-task may invalidate the sign-in session or restart the transfer.
Team collaboration also requires consistent account regions. If a work platform is regularly used from one region, keep a primary route and a backup route in that same region. When the primary route has an issue, change only the path rather than the country or region, which helps preserve the sign-in state. Unlimited simultaneous devices make it easy to maintain a work environment across computers, tablets, and other supported devices, but avoid unnecessary route changes during critical tasks.
How to evaluate
From target region to backup path
An effective route-selection process does not chase a momentary metric. It narrows the options around the actual task: confirm the target region, determine whether the task needs a persistent connection, complete one full operation, and keep a backup route in the same region.
First, identify the target service region
For ordinary international websites, start with a nearby region. For content services with regional catalogs, choose the target country or region first. Region takes priority over the route name: even a smooth connection may not show the expected content if the exit location is wrong.
Then determine whether the task needs a persistent connection
Web browsing mainly uses short connections, so a relay or direct route is usually sufficient. Meetings, streaming output, remote desktops, and continuous uploads depend more on session stability, so compare IEPL dedicated lines and relays first. Match the path to the task duration and the cost of interruption.
Use a complete workflow instead of a single page load
Opening the homepage only confirms that a basic connection works. For streaming, complete a search and continuous playback; for AI tools, complete sign-in and streaming output; for work platforms, complete document synchronization or join a meeting. A complete workflow better reflects real use and makes session interruptions easier to detect.
Keep a backup route in the same region
Keep the backup route in the same exit region as the primary route whenever possible, changing only the connection path. This handles temporary network changes while reducing account-region changes. Before switching, refresh the subscription and confirm that the client has received the current route directory.
Connection notes
Common symptoms and troubleshooting order
Route performance is shaped by local access, inter-network paths, exit region, and the destination service. Following a fixed troubleshooting order makes the cause easier to identify than randomly switching through several cities.
Webpages open, but sustained transfers stop
This usually means the basic connection is established, but the current path is unsuitable for a long session. First switch to a relay or IEPL dedicated line in the same region, without changing the exit country at the same time. If the client has not updated its route directory for a long time, refresh the subscription first, reconnect, and test again from the beginning of the task.
The destination service shows another region
Confirm the city the client is actually connected to rather than relying only on the selected route name. Close the relevant app or current page, complete the switch, and reopen it. Some services use account details and existing sessions to determine a region, so the exit location is only one factor.
The nearest city is not always the best fit
A shorter physical distance usually helps access, but carrier peering can make a farther relay path more stable. Compare direct and relay routes within the same area first, then decide whether to try another region. Do not judge every task by map distance alone.
Performance differs across devices
VPNLK supports Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux and allows unlimited simultaneous devices. Different devices may use different networks, client settings, or system DNS states. During troubleshooting, confirm that each device uses the same region and route type, then check the local network on each device.
The old session remains after switching
Some browser tabs and apps keep existing connections open. After a route switch, an old connection may not be re-established immediately. If the region or access state does not change, close the relevant page or app and enter again in a new session instead of switching through more routes repeatedly.
A more stable work path is needed
Set the usual work region as a fixed exit and prepare a backup route in the same region. Keep the route unchanged after a meeting, deployment, remote operation, or file upload begins. If a path change is necessary, make it between tasks where possible to minimize disruption to sign-in state, persistent connections, and transfers.