International Routes / Region Index

Servers and Routes

Start with the egress region your app needs, then compare connection paths. Route names identify destinations; split-tunneling rules determine which requests use each route.

VPNWH covers 90+ countries and 240+ routes. This guide explains how to browse by region and compare route types. Check the user panel after signing in for currently available servers, cities and route types.

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Browse Routes by Region

Filter by the region your app requires, rather than relying on the order of route names.

Asia-Pacific North America Europe Other Regions

The table below is a reference for regions, cities and route types—not a list of currently available servers, and not a guarantee that every combination is offered. City names indicate possible egress locations; check the panel to see if a matching server is available. Test streaming support on the specific route you plan to use.

Swipe horizontally on narrow screens to view the full table. “Test by route” means there is no blanket guarantee for any specific platform, content library or playback quality.

International Route Reference · Check the Panel for Current Availability
Country / Region	Example Cities	Route Types	Streaming Support
Asia-Pacific
Japan	Tokyo	IEPL	Test by route
Japan	Osaka	Relayed route	Test by route
Japan	Nagoya	Direct route	Test by route
Hong Kong	Hong Kong	IEPL	Test by route
Hong Kong	Hong Kong	Relayed route	Test by route
Hong Kong	Hong Kong	Direct route	Test by route
Singapore	Singapore	IEPL	Test by route
Singapore	Singapore	Relayed route	Test by route
Singapore	Singapore	Direct route	Test by route
North America
United States	Los Angeles	IEPL	Test by route
United States	San Jose	Relayed route	Test by route
United States	Seattle	Direct route	Test by route
United States	New York	IEPL	Test by route
United States	Dallas	Relayed route	Test by route
United States	Chicago	Direct route	Test by route
Europe
Germany	Frankfurt	IEPL	Test by route
Germany	Berlin	Relayed route	Test by route
Germany	Munich	Direct route	Test by route
Germany	Hamburg	Relayed route	Test by route
Germany	Düsseldorf	Direct route	Test by route
Other Regions
Other Covered Countries / Regions	Find in the Panel	Refer to the Panel	Test by route

Coverage does not mean every country offers the same route types, or that every route suits every app. If a city listed here does not appear in the panel, there is no need to refresh your subscription repeatedly looking for a matching name. First check for another available egress in that region, then choose based on the route details shown. Routes under maintenance, renamed or not currently offered should not be treated as connectable.

A city name usually describes the egress location, but it does not tell you the full path from your local network to that egress. Routes in the same city may use different entry points and intermediate networks; the same route can also perform differently across ISPs and access networks. Region selection answers “Where does traffic exit?” Route type answers “How does it get there?” Consider them separately.

Dedicated Routes, Relayed and Direct Connections

The following explains how common connection paths work and what resources they use. It does not mean VPNWH charges extra for any particular route type. Check the panel for plans and availability.

IEPL

When Path Control Matters

IEPL generally refers to international transmission over dedicated Ethernet circuits. Its value lies in making parts of the transmission path more controllable and less dependent on changes to public internet routes. However, the connection from your device to the access point, and from the overseas egress to the destination website, may still involve the public internet. A dedicated route is not a universal fix for every access issue.

For ongoing conversations, remote collaboration and code completion, compare available IEPL routes and focus on whether sessions complete without interruption and whether reconnects recur during your usual hours. These routes typically take more resources to build and maintain, but higher costs do not make them faster for every app. If the egress region is wrong, changing the region is usually more effective than switching to a dedicated route.

Relayed route

When Entry and Egress Coordination Matters

A relayed connection sends requests to an intermediate access node first, which then forwards them to the destination egress. This makes route planning more flexible and can take advantage of peering between networks to address routing issues when connecting directly to an egress. Relaying adds a segment, but the number of hops alone does not determine the experience.

Relayed routes are worth comparing for everyday browsing, video playback and apps that need a wider choice of regions. Consider the entry point, egress region and target service together: a route that works well for web pages may not be as suitable for large file transfers. Resource costs depend on the access network and transmission arrangements; the route name alone does not show that it is cheaper than a dedicated route or more expensive than a direct one.

Direct route

When Local Network Conditions Matter

Here, “direct route” means your device connects to the proxy egress over the public internet, without an intermediate relay arranged by the subscription service. The path is more straightforward and simpler to deploy, but depends more heavily on international connectivity between your local ISP and the destination egress. The same egress can perform quite differently on another access network.

Direct routes are worth comparing for light browsing, research or as a backup. They generally do not require additional dedicated circuit resources, but that does not tell you how a particular plan is priced. Also, “direct” in split-tunneling rules often means a request bypasses the proxy entirely. That is different from the “direct route” described here. If an app is not using the proxy, first check whether it matched a rule or a route.

Choose a Path by Use Case

Keep the region that fits your needs, then compare paths. Avoid changing all your split-tunneling settings at once.

Everyday Browsing

When browsing, first make sure sites that need an international route match a proxy rule; keep local sites on a direct connection if that suits your needs. If you have no specific region requirement, compare options such as Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore—but treat geographic distance as a starting point, not proof that a route is better. Test with sites you use regularly and check that images, login redirects and page assets all load correctly.

If only a few pages fail to load, do not replace your entire client configuration right away. First check whether the site requires a particular region, then confirm its related domains use the same route. Browser cache, a site-side issue or local DNS problems can all look like a route failure.

Streaming

Streaming access depends first on content licensing by region, platform account rules and how the egress is identified. Choose an available route that matches the region of the content you want, then open the platform and check playback and the available catalog. A route labeled with a country does not guarantee the platform will identify it as being in that country, or that every title will play.

When comparing routes, check more than whether the platform homepage loads: test playback startup, seeking and uninterrupted viewing. Quality depends on your platform account, the content source, your device and the actual connection; an IEPL or relayed label is no guarantee. For more context, see Streaming Route Guide.

AI Tools

First check which regions the AI provider supports and any account requirements, then choose a matching egress. Loading the website and completing conversations or code completions reliably are two different tests. For apps such as ChatGPT and Cursor, use a suitable egress region that complies with the service’s terms, and avoid switching routes repeatedly mid-task.

If the website works but requests from the app fail, check whether the app follows the system proxy and whether split-tunneling rules cover login, API and asset requests. Changing regions does not replace account eligibility or a service subscription. For troubleshooting tips, see AI Tool Access Guide.

Gaming

For gaming, start with the region of the game server you actually connect to—not the region of the store where you downloaded the game. Login, updates and gameplay may use different paths, so a successful download does not mean the gameplay connection is suitable. Also check that your client supports the transport method the game requires, and follow the game’s own rules on network tools.

This page offers general guidance on choosing international routes; it does not present a subscription service as a dedicated gaming accelerator. During testing, check for repeated disconnects and whether sessions stay connected after matchmaking. If the app is not matching a proxy rule, fix the rule first instead of repeatedly switching countries.

Work and Collaboration

At work, follow your organization’s device management and access policies first. If company resources require a specific egress or a dedicated access method, use the configuration provided by your organization; do not replace it with a public subscription route without authorization. For collaboration documents, code repositories and online meetings that allow international routes, check login sessions, file syncing and long-running connections.

VPNWH has no device limit, but client settings and split-tunneling rules still need to be checked on each device. A working setup on one device does not mean the others are configured. Once you find routes that suit your regular work, keep an alternative in the same region for maintenance or outages, rather than changing egress regions on the fly.

Test Your Connection and Maintain Your Setup

Judge a route by whether it gets the job done. Names and route types are clues for troubleshooting, not guarantees.

Compare Routes Under the Same Conditions

When comparing routes, keep the device, access network and target app consistent. Change only the route first, then adjust split-tunneling rules if needed. Changing the network, region and client mode at the same time makes it hard to tell what helped. For intermittent issues, test again during your usual hours; one successful session does not guarantee long-term performance.

Recheck Your Selections After Updating

After route changes, an old name may no longer correspond to an available server. Get the latest subscription from the panel and update it using your client’s instructions. Then check that your selected route and rule groups are still valid. Subscription links contain personal access credentials; do not share the full link in public screenshots or forums. For setup steps, visit Quick Start. Client downloads are in the Downloads section of the user panel; sign in to get your subscription.

Tell Route Issues Apart from App Restrictions

If no international sites are reachable, first check your basic internet connection, subscription validity and client connection status. If only one app fails, focus on its rules, account region and service status. If the problem occurs only on one access network, compare it with another network. See Troubleshooting for detailed steps, and avoid reinstalling the client repeatedly before identifying the cause.

Keep the Details When Asking for Help

When submitting a ticket, include your device platform, client name, selected route, target app, the conditions under which the issue occurs and the changes you have already tried. Screenshots of error messages are fine, but hide account details and subscription credentials. There is no need to share a complete configuration file publicly; provide additional materials only as requested in the ticket. Contact support through Panel Tickets.

VPNWH supports Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux, with no device limit, and offers a 14-day no-questions-asked refund. No email address is required; create an account with a username and password. Route selection and data usage are separate: monthly subscription data resets each month on the activation date, while data add-ons remain available until used and never expire.

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