Routes and Locations

Server locations and route distribution

VPNVan currently covers 100+ countries / 240+ routes. Below, the routes are split into four regions — Asia Pacific, the Americas, Europe and the rest of the world — with the route type and streaming support noted for each. The next section explains how IEPL dedicated, relay and direct routes differ, and the last part gives route picks for five common uses: everyday browsing, streaming, AI tools, gaming and work. The table lists only static information you can check.

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Route Overview

Sample routes by region

The table below lists 30 sample routes, grouped into four regions: Asia Pacific, the Americas, Europe and elsewhere. The first column is the country or region and the second is the exit city — when the same country appears with two cities, that usually means two different outbound paths, so check which region the target service's host sits in before choosing. The third column is the route type: IEPL dedicated, relay and direct differ in stability, cost and best-fit scenarios, and the next section takes each one in turn. The fourth column notes support for major streaming services and marks the directions that already work; actual playback also depends on your local network and the platform's current concurrency policy, and no route promises full speed around the clock.

Country / Region City Route type Streaming support
Asia Pacific
Hong KongHong KongIEPL DedicatedNetflix / Disney+ / YouTube
TaiwanTaipeiRelayNetflix / Disney+
SingaporeSingaporeIEPL DedicatedNetflix / Disney+ / YouTube
JapanTokyoIEPL DedicatedNetflix / Disney+ / DMM
JapanOsakaDirectNetflix / YouTube
South KoreaSeoulRelayNetflix / Wavve
MalaysiaKuala LumpurDirectNetflix / YouTube
ThailandBangkokDirectNetflix / YouTube
AustraliaSydneyRelayNetflix / Stan
IndiaMumbaiDirectNetflix / Hotstar
Americas
United StatesLos AngelesIEPL DedicatedNetflix / Disney+ / Hulu
United StatesSan JoseRelayNetflix / YouTube
United StatesSeattleDirectNetflix / YouTube
United StatesNew YorkRelayNetflix / HBO Max
CanadaTorontoDirectNetflix / Crave
CanadaVancouverRelayNetflix / YouTube
BrazilSão PauloDirectNetflix / Globoplay
Europe
GermanyFrankfurtIEPL DedicatedNetflix / Disney+
NetherlandsAmsterdamRelayNetflix / YouTube
United KingdomLondonIEPL DedicatedNetflix / BBC iPlayer
FranceParisRelayNetflix / Canal+
ItalyMilanDirectNetflix / RaiPlay
SpainMadridDirectNetflix / Movistar+
SwitzerlandZurichDirectNetflix / YouTube
SwedenStockholmRelayNetflix / SVT Play
Other regions
United Arab EmiratesDubaiRelayNetflix / YouTube
TurkeyIstanbulDirectNetflix / YouTube
South AfricaJohannesburgDirectNetflix / Showmax
EgyptCairoDirectNetflix / YouTube
IsraelTel AvivDirectNetflix / YouTube

The table is a sample; the full list expands by region inside the client, and routes are added region by region. All three route types share one subscription — switching routes needs no new purchase and carries no device limit.

Route type

Three route types: dedicated, relay and direct

Route type describes how data travels from your location to the exit. Two routes both labelled “Japan · Tokyo” can take completely different paths when one is dedicated and the other direct, and that is where most of the peak-hour difference comes from. All three types share one subscription and switch inside the client, with no new account and no re-import.

IEPL Dedicated

A point-to-point dedicated channel that never crosses the public internet backbone.

How it works
Traffic enters the dedicated channel at a local access point, runs on an isolated link the whole way, and only returns to the public internet at the two endpoints. Fewer routing hops, a fixed path, and no rerouting when the public network congests.
Best for
Peak-hour streaming, long AI tool sessions, remote work and any task that has to stay online. Pick it first when dropped connections are the concern.
Cost
The scarcest and most expensive of the three, so it is deployed only in popular regions and major exit cities, and there are fewer of these routes than of the other two types.

Relay

Connect to the nearest entry point first, then follow an optimised path to the target exit.

How it works
Your traffic first connects to a nearby entry node, then travels along an optimised path to the target exit. Entry and exit are separated, which sidesteps the most congested stretch of the public internet.
Best for
Everyday browsing, cross-region access and long-term use where value matters most. It covers the most countries, so even less common regions usually have an exit here.
Cost
Sitting between dedicated and direct, this is the best balance of coverage and price and the default starting point for most scenarios.

Direct

Straight from your location to the local exit — the shortest path.

How it works
Your local network connects directly to the exit node with no extra relay hop. Shortest path, fewest hops, and the most dependent on the quality of your own connection.
Best for
Reaching services local to the exit city, lightweight lookups, and acting as a backup for dedicated and relay routes. Switch to direct first when a main route is under maintenance.
Cost
The cheapest of the three and the most numerous, so it is worth keeping one or two as emergency exits.

Route picks

Choosing a route by use case: five typical scenarios

One account can switch routes in the client at any time, so nothing is locked in. Below are starting points for five common uses; fine-tune them against the day's network conditions. The rule is always the same: try two routes in the same window and keep the steadier one.

Everyday browsing

Recommended: Relay

Web pages, email and document collaboration are not latency-sensitive but do need stability. Relay routes cover more ground at a moderate cost, which makes them a good default. If one route slows down, switch to another relay in the same region before reaching for a dedicated line.

Streaming

Recommended: IEPL Dedicated

Streaming is more sensitive to bandwidth and sustained connections, especially at peak hours. Prefer a dedicated route in the platform's own region: Los Angeles or San Jose for US content, Tokyo for Japanese content. Before you hit play, confirm in the client that the exit region matches the platform's region.

AI tools

Recommended: IEPL Dedicated

AI tool conversations are long-lived connections — a single answer can run for tens of seconds, and a dropped stream means starting over. A dedicated route has a fixed path that does not reroute when the public network congests, which suits these long sessions. If a tool cares about exit region, stay on the same route rather than switching often.

Gaming

Recommended: nearby direct or dedicated

Games are sensitive to both latency and jitter, so keep the path short: direct when it works, dedicated when your local network is poor. For cross-region play, pick the exit city closest to the game server rather than the one closest to you — the server sees you wherever your exit is.

Work

Recommended: relay with a dedicated backup

Internal dashboards, code hosting and video meetings all demand stability. Use relay day to day, switch to dedicated before an important meeting or a large file transfer, and keep a backup route in the same region so you can switch straight over instead of hunting for a city at the last minute.

Coverage

Coverage: 100+ countries / 240+ routes

Routes span 100+ countries with 240+ in total; the table above is only a 30-route sample. A single country usually has several exit cities, and expanding a region in the client shows every route. Below are example cities from four regions.

Asia Pacific

  • Hong Kong
  • Taipei
  • Singapore
  • Tokyo
  • Osaka
  • Seoul
  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Bangkok
  • Sydney
  • Melbourne
  • Mumbai
  • Auckland

Americas

  • Los Angeles
  • San Jose
  • Seattle
  • Chicago
  • New York
  • Toronto
  • Vancouver
  • Mexico City
  • São Paulo

Europe

  • Frankfurt
  • Amsterdam
  • London
  • Paris
  • Milan
  • Madrid
  • Zurich
  • Stockholm
  • Warsaw
  • Istanbul

Middle East and Africa

  • Dubai
  • Tel Aviv
  • Cairo
  • Johannesburg
  • Lagos

The difference between regions is mostly exit density: Asia Pacific and the Americas have the most cities, Europe comes next, and the Middle East and Africa centre on major hubs. Less common regions do not always get dedicated routes — relay or direct only is normal there, so follow the use-case guidance above.

FAQ

Route selection FAQ

Why are there several cities in the same country?

The exit city determines where the target service sees you. Los Angeles for US content and Tokyo for Japanese content gets you closer to the right region than picking a country at random. Multiple cities also back each other up: when one route is under maintenance you can switch to another in the same country without reconfiguring anything.

Is a dedicated route always faster than relay?

No. The advantage of a dedicated route is a fixed path that does not reroute when the public network congests, which makes peak hours steadier; if the stretch from your location to the entry point is poor, a dedicated route cannot fix that. The test is to try two routes in the same window and keep the steadier one, not to judge by the type label alone.

Does the streaming support in the table guarantee playback?

The label means the route already reaches that platform's direction; it does not mean full-speed playback at every hour. Platform region policies change, and real experience depends on your local network and concurrency. If playback misbehaves, switch to another route in the same region first and then judge — do not change several variables at once.

Does switching routes cost extra?

No. The three monthly plans and three data packs are all counted against the data allowance of the tier you choose; switching routes adds no charge and carries no device limit. Data resets monthly from your activation date, and upgrading mid-cycle converts the price difference into the remaining days.

Not sure which route to pick?

Start with a relay route in the same region and stop there if it works. If you hit lag or drops, work through this order: another relay in the same region → a dedicated route → a nearby city. Switching needs no re-import of the subscription; selecting it in the client is enough.

Check the routes first, then pick a plan

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