Region → City → Type
Browse route examples by region
VPNWish covers 100+ countries and 210+ routes overall. The table below shows how to read region, city, and route type combinations. These are examples, not a list of combinations currently available or a complete server list. Refer to the client for actual names, regions, and route types.
A city usually indicates the exit location; it does not reveal the full transmission path. The same exit city may be available through different connection types, and routes with similar names may use different upstream paths or suit different use cases.
| Country | City | Route Type | Streaming Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Pacific | |||
| Singapore | Singapore | IEPL | Check in the client |
| Japan | Tokyo | IEPL | Check in the client |
| Japan | Osaka | Relay | Check in the client |
| South Korea | Seoul | Relay | Check in the client |
| Australia | Sydney | Direct | Check in the client |
| New Zealand | Auckland | Relay | Check in the client |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | Relay | Check in the client |
| Thailand | Bangkok | Direct | Check in the client |
| North America | |||
| United States | Los Angeles | IEPL | Check in the client |
| United States | New York | Relay | Check in the client |
| Canada | Vancouver | Relay | Check in the client |
| Mexico | Mexico City | Direct | Check in the client |
| Europe | |||
| Germany | Frankfurt | IEPL | Check in the client |
| United Kingdom | London | Relay | Check in the client |
| France | Paris | Relay | Check in the client |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | Relay | Check in the client |
| Switzerland | Zurich | Direct | Check in the client |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Direct | Check in the client |
| Italy | Milan | Relay | Check in the client |
| Spain | Madrid | Direct | Check in the client |
| Other Regions | |||
| Brazil | São Paulo | Relay | Check in the client |
| Chile | Santiago | Direct | Check in the client |
| South Africa | Johannesburg | Relay | Check in the client |
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Relay | Check in the client |
When reading the table, distinguish where traffic exits from how it gets there. Streaming compatibility also depends on platform region rules, account status, and how the exit is identified; a city or IEPL label alone is not enough to determine support.
On narrow screens, swipe horizontally within the table. When you're ready to connect, update your subscription in the client and choose from the routes currently available. Don't manually assemble server names based on these examples.
Understand the Route, Not Just the Label
IEPL, relayed routes, and direct connections
These labels mainly describe transmission paths. They are not encryption protocols or a universal rating of service quality. Understanding what drives their costs can help you avoid choosing a route based on its label alone. The explanations below describe general technical concepts and are not a promise about the current topology of every VPNWish route.
IEPL
IEPL usually refers to an international Ethernet private line. In route services, the label generally means that dedicated carrier resources are used for the cross-border transmission segment, rather than relying entirely on the regular public internet. This mainly affects the path after the access node. Your local network connection to that node and the route from the exit to the destination website can still affect performance.
For extended work sessions, ongoing AI conversations, or access during peak evening hours, these routes may be worth comparing first. Check whether the connection stays stable, pages load fully, and long-running tasks finish without interruption. A dedicated-line label doesn't mean every application is automatically a good fit.
Costs typically come from dedicated-line capacity and cross-border transmission resources, so operating costs are often higher than for regular public internet routes. Higher resource costs don't guarantee faster speeds at every time or in every region, nor do they mean the exit IP is dedicated to you. Availability and pricing depend on the actual plan and client information.
Relay Routes
A relay route adds a transmission node between your device and the destination exit, connecting traffic through a suitable access location and upstream path. An extra node doesn't necessarily make a connection slower: a relay may improve connectivity when the direct public internet route takes a significant detour. On the other hand, the relay node itself can affect performance.
Relay routes can suit users who want a choice of regions for everyday access. For browsing, streaming, or remote work, try a relay route in your target region with a real task, then compare it with other route types in the same region. Keep your local network and time of use consistent where possible, so you don't mistake changing conditions for route differences.
Costs include access, relay servers, and upstream transmission resources; the difference depends mainly on the actual topology and resource procurement. A relay isn't simply a lower-tier version of a dedicated line, and the relay label alone doesn't tell you the bandwidth, IP address type, or streaming compatibility.
Direct Routes
A direct route usually means the client connects to the destination node without an additional relay entry configured by the service. “Direct” describes the connection structure; it doesn't mean traffic bypasses carrier equipment on the physical network or that the route isn't encrypted. The path still depends on the relationship between your local carrier, international gateways, and the destination data center.
When your local network has a suitable path to the destination node, a direct connection has a simpler structure and can work well for everyday browsing or as a backup option. If a connection is unreliable on a particular network, try a relay or dedicated-line route in the same region to compare. There's no need to repeatedly reinstall the client.
Direct routes generally use fewer relay resources, but actual costs still depend on the region, data center, and upstream network. A simpler structure doesn't guarantee better performance; test it with your own device, local network, and target app.
Be Specific About What You Need to Access
Choose an exit by use case
Being able to connect is only the first step. For everyday browsing, check that pages load; for streaming, check the content region and playback stability; for work, check session continuity. Define what success looks like first, then choose a region and route type. This is usually more effective than repeatedly switching countries.
Everyday Browsing
If you don't need a specific region, start with a nearby exit currently available in the client. Open a website you use regularly and check that its text, images, and sign-in features load properly. If the homepage loads but an attachment doesn't, the attachment's domain may follow different access rules; it doesn't necessarily mean the whole route has failed.
Once you find a suitable route, save it as a regular option and keep another available route as a backup. In rule mode, check that the destination domain is routed correctly. Don't change the path for every app because of an issue with one page. For initial setup, see the setup guide.
Streaming
First, check which region the content is available in, then choose an exit there. Being able to sign in, load the homepage, and play the content are separate checks. Catalog rights, account region, and how the platform identifies your network address can all affect the result. We can't guarantee support for any particular platform or title.
Once playback starts, check whether the quality keeps changing, playback recovers after seeking, and the stream remains smooth. A page loading successfully doesn't guarantee a good viewing experience. Stop playback before switching exits, then reopen the content. For more details, see the streaming access guide.
Accessing AI Tools
Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini each have their own supported regions and account rules. Check the tool's official requirements, then choose an exit that meets them. A working network connection doesn't mean your account is eligible to use the service, and it doesn't replace the tool's own subscription.
For chat, check that responses can finish without interruption. For development, also check whether your command line, editor extensions, and browser use the same network settings. Frequent region changes may trigger additional checks, so try to keep a suitable exit consistent once you've found one. If you have sign-in or API issues, see the AI access guide.
Gaming
Choose an exit based on the game server's region, rather than guessing from the player's location. The game client, launcher, and update service may use different connection methods. Being able to download an update doesn't mean the in-game network path is the same. Some games have their own regional and network-use rules; check them before connecting.
Proxy settings for regular browsing may not cover game traffic; it depends on the client and application protocol. Use the game's connection indicators and your actual gameplay as a guide when testing. International routes don't guarantee optimization for a specific game, matchmaking results, or in-game performance.
Remote Work
First, check with your work platform or administrator which login regions and access methods are allowed. Video calls, remote desktops, code hosting, and file transfers all have different requirements; focus on session stability and whether the task gets done. Avoid changing exits during a meeting or file upload where possible.
If your device already has a corporate network client, system routing and proxy settings may interfere with each other. Follow your organization's security requirements and don't change managed device policies without permission. VPNWish supports unlimited devices, but check each device's rules and connection status separately, and choose a plan based on your actual data needs.
Connect, Then Check the Results
Route checks and troubleshooting
When something goes wrong, narrow down the cause before changing settings. Adjust one factor at a time to preserve useful clues and make it easier to submit a support ticket.
Check Your Subscription and Client First
Sign in to your account panel to check your plan and subscription status, then update your subscription in the client. Don't use configuration files from unknown sources or post your subscription link in public forums. Setup steps may differ across Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux; follow the guide for your platform. Clients are available to download after signing in, except on iOS, where a valid plan is required to download the app. Sign in to retrieve your subscription.
Separate Connection Issues from App Issues
If you can't access any websites, first check your local network, client connection, and subscription update. If only one service is affected, check its status, regional requirements, account status, and access rules. Switching routes can help identify a path issue, but it won't resolve account restrictions imposed by the service itself.
Keep the Conditions Reproducible
Note your device platform, network, route name shown in the client, the steps that caused the issue, and any error messages. Hide your subscription link, account information, and access credentials before taking screenshots. When submitting a support ticket, say which routes work and which actions fail; this is more helpful than simply saying “the connection is bad.”
Route coverage describes the range of available options, not whether every route suits every task. Plans include a 7-day no-questions-asked refund. See plan pricing for data and billing rules, and the refund policy for details.
For more on how regions, route types, and use cases fit together, read our beginner's guide to choosing a VPN route. The actual connection always depends on the routes currently available in the client and the response from the service you're accessing.