Choose a destination first, then compare route types. Pick routes separately for browsing, streaming, and work.
110+countries
240+routes
Unlimiteddevices connected at once
The locations and route types below are examples, not live status information. Check the client after logging in for current routes, names, and locations.
Browse Routes by Location
A location tells you where your connection exits; a route type describes how it gets there. They answer different questions and are not interchangeable.
The country column includes territories as well as countries. Cities help identify the exit location; they do not indicate that the destination website’s servers are also located there. Streaming availability depends on the exit IP, account region, content licensing, and platform rules, so a location name alone cannot confirm access.
On narrow screens, swipe horizontally within the table. This directory is for comparing route options; it does not show speed tests, network load, or user counts.
Sample location directory · Check the client for current availability
Country or region
City
Route type
Streaming availability
Asia Pacific
Japan
Tokyo
IEPL
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Japan
Osaka
Relay
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Singapore
Singapore
IEPL
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Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong
Relay
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South Korea
Seoul
Direct
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Australia
Sydney
Relay
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North America
United States
Los Angeles
IEPL
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United States
Seattle
Relay
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United States
New York
Direct
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Canada
Vancouver
Relay
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Canada
Toronto
Direct
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Mexico
Mexico City
Relay
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Europe
United Kingdom
London
IEPL
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Netherlands
Amsterdam
Direct
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Germany
Frankfurt
Relay
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France
Paris
Direct
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Sweden
Stockholm
Relay
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Switzerland
Zurich
Direct
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Other regions
Brazil
São Paulo
Relay
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Chile
Santiago
Direct
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South Africa
Johannesburg
Relay
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United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Relay
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Türkiye
Istanbul
Direct
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Israel
Tel Aviv
Direct
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IEPL, Relay, and Direct Routes
Understanding how routes differ is more useful than relying on their labels alone. These are general route-selection principles, not performance guarantees for individual routes.
IEPL
A managed segment along the route
IEPL generally refers to an international Ethernet private line. In a subscription service, this label usually means that part of the route uses dedicated connectivity, which can reduce the impact of public internet routing changes on that segment. Your local connection and the path from the exit to the destination website may still use public networks.
This can suit tasks where a consistent connection matters, such as video meetings, extended web sessions, and AI tools that generate long responses. Judge a route by whether it handles your full task smoothly; “dedicated” does not guarantee how quickly a destination website will respond.
Dedicated connectivity typically involves higher capacity and maintenance costs, but that does not mean this site charges a separate route fee. Available options and usage terms are shown in the account panel. Subscription prices are listed on the plans page.
Relay
An entry point connects to an exit
A relay route sends your connection to an entry point first, which then connects it to an international exit. This approach organizes the path so you do not have to rely on the entire route to a distant exit directly. The experience depends on the entry point, the relay segment, and the route from the exit to the destination service.
Relay routes are worth considering for everyday browsing, video streaming, and general office work. A relay and a direct route in the same location may perform differently. If your current route keeps disconnecting, compare another route type while keeping the exit location the same.
Relay routes require entry-point and forwarding resources, so their cost structure differs from direct connections and is not necessarily lower than every dedicated option. The extra segment alone does not mean a route will be slower, and its label cannot predict performance at peak times.
Direct
More dependent on the route from your network to the exit
A direct route generally means the client connects to an international entry point or exit without an additional relay segment designated by the service. The path may look more straightforward, but actual routing depends on carriers and interconnection agreements. Geographic distance alone does not fully represent the distance data travels.
If your local network has a suitable connection to the destination region, a direct route may work well for browsing, developer tools, or general research. If performance changes significantly when you switch access networks, local carrier routing may be a bigger factor than the exit city.
Direct routes usually require fewer relay resources, but international exits and network interconnections still have costs. Direct does not mean low quality, nor does it guarantee better speed than other route types. Choose based on how well it handles your actual tasks.
Assess route type, exit location, and IP characteristics separately
IEPL, relay, and direct describe how a route is organized. Names such as Japan or the United States describe the exit location. The IP characteristics detected by a destination service are a separate factor. Choosing a dedicated route does not provide a particular type of IP or guarantee that a platform will accept the exit. If a service requires a residential IP, a specific account region, or access under an organization’s policy, check its guidance and verify the connection. A route label is not proof of eligibility.
VPNIon covers 110+ countries and 240+ routes. This gives you a range of locations to choose from, but not every location necessarily offers every route type. The examples in this directory illustrate how to compare routes; check the client for the options currently available. Keeping a few suitable everyday routes and a backup is more useful than chasing frequent name changes.
Choose an exit by use case
First check the target service’s regional requirements and usage rules, then decide whether the connection suits your task.
Everyday browsing
For research, reading websites, and accessing international sites, start with a location that connects reliably from your local network. Avoid changing the location, route type, and client rules all at once; otherwise, it is hard to tell what caused a difference. Keep the location fixed, compare how pages load over relay and direct routes, and adjust the exit only if needed.
When testing, go beyond opening the homepage: try site search, image loading, and pages that require login. Browser cache can make an old page appear to work even when new requests are failing. If only one website has trouble, check its status, access rules, and account requirements.
Video and streaming
First confirm which region the content is available in and whether your account is eligible to watch it there. A connected route only shows that the network path is working; it does not grant content access. Even exits in the same country can produce different results because of how a platform classifies IP addresses.
To test access, open a specific title and play it. Check whether playback stays smooth and resumes after seeking; do not assume it works just because the homepage appears. If you see a location-related message, stop playback and check your account and exit against the platform’s rules. Video quality also depends on the source, account benefits, device, and local network, so results cannot be guaranteed across the board.
AI tools and development
Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and Cursor have their own requirements for supported regions, account status, and connection environment. Read the target service’s rules and confirm you are eligible before choosing a supported location. Keep the exit consistent during login, verification, and regular use where possible to reduce extra checks caused by frequent location changes.
A working website does not mean its API or IDE extension is using the same network route. In your development environment, check whether the process reads proxy settings, whether domains are routed as expected, and whether streamed output completes. For step-by-step configuration, see the AI acceleration guide. Repeatedly switching routes will not fix an environment configuration issue.
Gaming and interactive apps
First check where the game server is located, then choose an exit. A nearby city is not necessarily closer to the game server, and routing across additional regions can add complexity. Check whether the client carries the game’s traffic and whether the platform allows the network setup you plan to use.
Focus on control responsiveness, connection stability, and reconnection behavior rather than a single file download. VPNIon is a cross-border network acceleration subscription service, not a dedicated gaming service. Follow the publisher’s official guidance if it requires a specific client or connection method.
Work and collaboration
Meetings, cloud documents, and remote development depend on keeping tasks running smoothly. Before a meeting or important file transfer, check that your microphone, screen sharing, uploads, and organization login work as expected. Avoid switching exits mid-task where possible, as the current session may need to reconnect.
Access to company resources may require a managed device, an organization-specific network, or a designated exit. A standard subscription route cannot replace these authorization requirements. VPNIon supports unlimited simultaneous devices, but system proxy settings, app configurations, and network connections still need to be checked on each one. A successful connection on one device does not mean all your devices are configured.
Check the full task after connecting
A route is only useful if the intended task works, not just because the client shows a connection indicator. First confirm that the client has the current subscription and that the selected location suits your use case, then open the target app. Settings menus differ across Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux; check separately whether the system proxy is active on each device.
If a website loads but an app does not, first check whether the app uses the system network settings or needs its own proxy configuration. If several destinations fail on the same device, check the local network and client connection. If only one destination fails, look into that service’s status, account permissions, and regional requirements.
Keep comparisons consistent and repeatable
When comparing routes, use the same device, network, and task, and change only the route condition you are testing. Note whether the issue occurs at login, page loading, playback, or during a long response. This is more useful for diagnosing problems than saying it “feels slow,” and makes it easier to check whether the issue is resolved later.
Performance may vary between peak and off-peak hours, so evaluate routes during the times you normally work. There is no need to repeatedly download large files for comparison; completing the actual task is more informative for browsing, meetings, and AI tools. Tests also use plan data, so take your regular usage into account.
Get current routes and the client
No email address is required; sign up with a username and password. Get the client and subscription through the user panel. Log in to access your subscription; clients for platforms other than iOS are available to download after login, while iOS access requirements are listed in the panel. For actual connection options, rely on the current route list in the panel rather than static location examples.
Plan data resets monthly on your activation date. If you upgrade mid-cycle, the price difference is prorated for the remaining days. Data add-ons remain available until used and never expire. VPNIon offers a 14-day no-questions-asked refund and accepts Alipay / WeChat Pay / USDT. See the plans page for pricing and billing details; route names do not indicate additional fees.