Route Directory / Server Selection Guide

Global Servers and Routes

100+ countries / 160+ routes. The region determines your exit location, while the route affects connection quality. Start with your intended use, then compare actual performance.

Coverage 100+ countries
Route count 160+ routes
Simultaneous devices Unlimited

This page is a static regional directory and route guide, not a live connection monitor. Check the dashboard for currently available routes, cities and types.

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REGION DIRECTORY

Browse routes by region

The list below highlights popular countries and regions; multiple entry points in one region are not counted as separate coverage. See the dashboard for the complete list.

Popular Regions and How to Verify Details
Country / Region City Route type Streaming support
Asia-Pacific
Japan See dashboard See dashboard Depends on actual availability
Singapore See dashboard See dashboard Depends on actual availability
Hong Kong See dashboard See dashboard Depends on actual availability
North America
United States See dashboard See dashboard Depends on actual availability
Europe
Italy See dashboard See dashboard Depends on actual availability
Other
Other countries and regions See the dashboard directory See dashboard Depends on actual availability

Region Labels vs. Connection Entry Points

A region label generally identifies the country or region of the exit point, but does not describe the full path your data takes. Choosing a Japan exit does not mean your device connects directly to Japan; the connection may pass through an access point or relay before reaching its exit. Consider the region, dashboard details and actual performance together rather than judging by geographic distance alone. Routes to the same exit region can follow different paths, so keeping a regular option and a backup makes it easier to compare if performance changes.

City details help distinguish exit points; they are not a quality ranking. We do not list unverified cities here, so general geographic knowledge is not mistaken for a deployment list for this service. If your work requires a specific exit region, check your exit after connecting, then verify it with the target service. An account region, content region and network exit are not necessarily the same thing, so page language or currency symbols alone cannot confirm that a route is working as expected.

PATH REFERENCE

Dedicated, relay, and direct routes: the differences

The sections below explain general network paths; they do not mean VPNBonus offers every type in every region. Check the dashboard for available route types.

IEPL

IEPL Dedicated Lines: Focus on the Underlying Path

IEPL generally refers to an Ethernet private line service provided by a carrier. For international connections, it means that part of the transmission path uses dedicated capacity rather than relying solely on public internet routing. Your local network connection, the service entry point and access from the exit to the target website still involve other steps. A “dedicated line” label alone cannot establish the quality of the entire connection or replace testing with the target application.

These services typically involve leased lines and capacity planning, and generally cost more than paths that rely only on the public internet. They may suit use cases where sustained transfers, smooth calls or performance during peak hours matter. Whether a route is right for you depends on your local network, entry point and time of use. If the dashboard identifies this type, compare it with other routes in the same region. This page does not infer plan tiers, exclusive access or additional fees from the label.

RELAY

Relayed Routes: An Additional Hop

A relayed route adds an intermediate node between your device and the final exit, passing the connection along in segments. Its value comes from taking advantage of interconnection between networks, not from making the route longer. If the direct path from your local network to the destination performs poorly, a suitable relay may provide a smoother connection. An unsuitable relay location, upstream route or entry point can also add delay.

Relayed routes require entry resources, intermediate links and exit resources, making their costs more complex than a simple direct connection. But “relayed” is not a performance rating, and does not necessarily mean cheaper than a dedicated line or faster than a direct connection. Choose based on actual results for browsing, work or streaming. If you experience slowdowns, compare routes within the same region rather than switching exit countries; that can help distinguish an issue with the target service from one with the connection path.

DIRECT

Direct Connections: A More Direct Path, Still Dependent on Interconnection

A direct connection generally means the client connects to the relevant service entry point without an additional relay configured by the service provider. “Direct” does not mean there are no network routers or that the connection bypasses carrier networks. Performance depends more directly on your local carrier, international interconnection and connectivity to the target data center, so the same route can perform very differently on different networks.

A direct connection generally has a simpler server-side path and uses resources differently from a relay or dedicated capacity, but this does not reveal the price of this service. It may suit situations where your local network has good connectivity to the entry point, and can serve as a useful comparison when troubleshooting path differences. Choose based on how well page loads, app requests and ongoing connections meet your needs—not on any assumption that “direct” guarantees higher speeds or lower data usage.

USAGE NOTES

Choose an international route by use case

First check regional and app requirements, then compare connection performance. When testing, keep the device, local network and target service the same where possible.

Everyday Browsing: Response Time and Complete Page Loads

For reading, research and everyday searches, what matters is usually how quickly pages appear and whether images and attachments load fully. Start with a nearby region that meets your access needs, then keep any routes that perform well for regular use. If text appears but images keep loading, do not assume bandwidth is the only issue: page resources may come from different domains or may not follow the same proxy rules. Check proxy mode and the paths used by those requests before comparing other routes to avoid unnecessary switching.

Streaming: Region Checks and Continuous Playback

Streaming depends on content region, account permissions and sustained data transfer. Connecting through a particular country or region does not guarantee access to its content; licensing, account settings and exit detection can all affect the result. Open the content you want to watch and confirm playback starts, then check for repeated buffering during a longer session. If only one platform has trouble while other sites work normally, check the platform’s message and your account status first. Not every issue comes down to the route, and access from another region is not a long-term guarantee.

AI Tools: Service Regions and Session Consistency

Access to AI tools such as Gemini and Cursor depends on more than whether the homepage loads; account region, product availability and client settings may also matter. Check the tool’s usage rules, choose an appropriate exit, then test sign-in, sending a request and receiving a response separately. Try to stay in the same region during a session and avoid unnecessary exit changes. If the website works but the desktop app does not, check whether the app uses the system proxy and whether its background requests follow the same route instead of repeatedly refreshing your subscription.

Gaming: Responsive Connections and Matchmaking Regions

For gaming, first check whether the game allows this type of network connection and whether login, matchmaking and gameplay traffic all follow the expected path. Opening the launcher does not mean gameplay traffic is routed the same way. Choose an exit that matches the game service region and test responsiveness in a non-critical match. Download speed is not a reliable measure of in-game performance. This service does not guarantee matchmaking results or connection quality for specific games. Before switching, check your game account’s region and usage rules.

Work: Access Requirements and Connection Consistency

Before accessing work systems, follow your organization’s network and data-handling requirements. Business apps may restrict regions, exit addresses or proxy methods; ask an administrator to confirm what is allowed. Calls, remote collaboration and file syncing generally work best when the connection path stays consistent, so avoid frequent changes during a task. If your work device also runs organization-provided connection software, check whether the two can be used together. If they conflict, preserve the current setup and error details, then ask an administrator or support for help. Do not change managed security settings yourself.

CONNECTION CHECK

What to check after connecting

Check your exit, then test the app

A connected status in your client only means it meets the client’s connection criteria; it does not show that every app request follows the same path. First use our IP checker to verify your browser’s current exit, then open the app you actually want to use. If the exit does not match the selected region, check your system proxy, rule mode and browser settings. If it matches but a particular service is unavailable, note the exact message and distinguish regional requirements or account issues from connection failures.

Change one factor at a time when comparing

When troubleshooting, try changing only the route; keep your local network, client mode and target website the same. Changing several things at once makes it hard to identify the cause, even if the issue temporarily goes away. Compare other routes in the same region first, then consider other regions based on the target service’s requirements. If all routes have problems, check your local connection, client permissions and subscription updates. Performance can also differ between peak and off-peak hours, so judge by the times you actually use the service rather than one unusually good or bad result.

Check Data, Devices and Routes Separately

VPNBonus allows unlimited simultaneous devices, but each device’s local network and client settings can still affect the connection. Monthly subscription data resets each month on the activation date; mid-cycle upgrades are prorated to the remaining days. Data add-ons last until used and never expire. If you have trouble accessing a service, check your plan and data status in the dashboard as well as the route. Data allowance is not a speed tier, so a plan name alone does not predict how an app will perform.

Keep Relevant Details When Asking for Help

If the steps above do not resolve the issue, submit a support ticket through the dashboard. Include your platform, client settings, route name shown in the dashboard, when the issue occurred, the target app and its error message, along with the result of trying another route. Before sharing screenshots, hide passwords, subscription details and sensitive account information. Do not post your full subscription link publicly; support troubleshooting should not require sharing these details in public. For a fuller diagnostic process, see the troubleshooting handbook. For your first setup, start with the quick-start guide.