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VPN Server Locations and Route Selection

Choose a destination region, then compare route types. Coverage spans 120+ countries and 160+ routes, with unlimited simultaneous devices.

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Find cross-border routes by region

The table below lists selected regions and route types for reference, not the full directory. Check the user dashboard and client for available routes, names and maintenance status.

Route locations grouped by Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe and other regions
Country / Region	City	Route Type	Streaming Support
Asia-Pacific
Japan	Tokyo	IEPL	Check on the target platform
Japan	Osaka	Relay	Check on the target platform
Singapore	Singapore	Relay	Check on the target platform
China · Hong Kong	Hong Kong	Direct	Check on the target platform
South Korea	Seoul	Relay	Check on the target platform
Australia	Sydney	Direct	Check on the target platform
New Zealand	Auckland	Direct	Check on the target platform
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur	Relay	Check on the target platform
North America
United States	Los Angeles	Relay	Check on the target platform
United States	Seattle	Direct	Check on the target platform
United States	New York	Relay	Check on the target platform
Canada	Vancouver	Direct	Check on the target platform
Canada	Toronto	Relay	Check on the target platform
Europe
Italy	Milan	Relay	Check on the target platform
Netherlands	Amsterdam	Direct	Check on the target platform
Germany	Frankfurt	Relay	Check on the target platform
United Kingdom	London	Direct	Check on the target platform
France	Paris	Relay	Check on the target platform
Spain	Madrid	Direct	Check on the target platform
Sweden	Stockholm	Direct	Check on the target platform
Other Regions
United Arab Emirates	Dubai	Relay	Check on the target platform
Brazil	São Paulo	Relay	Check on the target platform
South Africa	Johannesburg	Direct	Check on the target platform
Chile	Santiago	Direct	Check on the target platform

Streaming availability depends on how the platform evaluates your exit location, account region and content licensing. A location name does not guarantee access to a particular library. Connect and try playing the title itself—not just loading the platform's home page.

Start with the country or region, then check the city and route type. If a service has no specific regional requirement, compare options in Asia-Pacific first. If your work requires a particular region, look for a suitable route there rather than choosing an exit that does not meet your needs just because it is geographically closer. City proximity is only a guide: your local carrier, the route to the exit and the destination website's location all affect access.

Different cities in the same country may connect through different data centers and international paths. Routes of different types in the same city may also perform differently. Use the list to narrow down options, not to rank performance across regions. If route names change after updating your subscription in the client, check the destination region again instead of relying on an old favorite's position in the list.

IEPL, Relay and Direct Routes: What’s the Difference?

Route names describe how a connection is organized. They can help guide your choice, but they do not guarantee the same experience on every network.

Dedicated Line

IEPL

For situations where a consistent connection and route matter

IEPL usually refers to an international Ethernet private line. In subscription services, the term generally means that a dedicated segment carries part of the cross-border route, rather than the entire connection relying on the public internet. Dedicated capacity can reduce the impact of some public-network routing changes, but the connection from your device to the entry point and from the exit to the destination service still affects performance. When choosing the Tokyo IEPL route, judge it by how websites load, requests complete and sessions hold up in real use.

These links generally cost more to procure and maintain, making them worth considering for work sessions, ongoing interactions or use during peak hours. They do not guarantee a faster response from the destination website or replace account and regional eligibility requirements. The cost difference refers to route infrastructure, not an additional fee. Check the user dashboard for BaiVPN's specific available options.

Entry-Point Forwarding

Relay Route

For comparing different entry and exit combinations

A relay route passes through an intermediate entry point before the next link carries traffic to the exit region. Its value is not that the route looks shorter, but that the combination of entry point and cross-border segment may work better on your current network. For example, two routes with the same US exit may differ in connection setup and page loading because they use different entry points. If a route struggles to load a website, keep the destination region and try another relay path.

Relay routes require entry and exit resources, along with forwarding and maintenance. Costs generally depend on how the route is organized and the quality of its resources, so the word “relay” alone does not indicate a particular tier. Relay routes are useful for comparing options for everyday browsing, streaming and general office work. If your connection to the entry point is poor, a suitable downstream route cannot fix that first-leg issue. Alongside trying another route, compare your current Wi-Fi with other available network connections.

Public Internet Route

Direct Route

A straightforward route to use as a point of comparison

A direct route generally means the client connects to the exit over the public internet, without relying primarily on an additional relay entry point. Its simpler structure makes it easier to assess the connection between your local network and the exit. However, “direct” does not mean there are no carrier routers in between, nor does it guarantee a shorter path than other route types. International peering, carrier routing and the destination service's network can all affect performance.

Direct routes generally cost less to organize than options requiring extra forwarding resources or dedicated capacity, but lower infrastructure costs do not make them the best fit for every situation. Consider a direct route for everyday browsing, or use it to compare the effect of a relay route when troubleshooting. If both direct and relay routes have the same issue, check the app settings, account status and destination service instead of repeatedly changing cities.

Route Selection Tips by Use Case

Test with the task you actually need to do, then save a route you use often. The route list is no substitute for real-world testing.

Everyday Browsing

For reading news, viewing documents and visiting international websites, start with a familiar Asia-Pacific route. Test more than the search homepage: open an article, load its images and follow links within the site. This helps distinguish a cached page from full access. If text appears but images do not, some resource domains may not be following the same route; check your split-tunneling settings.

Once you find a route that handles everyday tasks smoothly, save it as a preferred option and note another path as a backup. There is no need to keep switching when nothing is wrong. Frequent exit changes can trigger repeated account checks and make it harder to compare performance.

Streaming and Content Regions

Netflix, Disney+ and other platforms license content by region. Check which region has the title you want, then choose an exit there. After connecting, reopen the app and go directly to the title. A change in the home page language or recommendations alone does not confirm access to the target library. Your account plan, content licensing and the platform's own checks can also affect playback.

If the title opens but keeps buffering, stay in the same region and compare route types. If you see a message about unavailable content or an account issue, check the platform's guidance first rather than assuming every playback problem is caused by the route. BaiVPN's location list does not guarantee ongoing access to any specific title.

AI Tools

Before using ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini, check the service's regional and account requirements, then choose an exit that meets them. Testing should go beyond opening the sign-in page: sign in, send a real request and check that the response comes back in full. An interrupted long response, a failed file upload and a page that will not open may have different causes, so track them separately.

For ongoing work, try to keep the same exit region. If a tool reports an account eligibility issue or that the service is unavailable in your region, switching routes may not help; check the platform's rules. For more scenario-specific guidance, see the AI Tools Guide. If your connection settings are not working as expected, follow the troubleshooting guide step by step.

Gaming Connections

Check the game server's region first, then choose a corresponding exit. The web login, launcher updates and in-game session may use different connection methods, so being able to open the launcher does not prove the game itself will work. Test in an actual game session: check that the connection holds and controls respond reliably, and make sure the game's traffic and client routing rules are consistent.

An international route subscription is not the same as a dedicated service optimized for a specific game. If the game does not clearly identify its server regions, avoid choosing a distant exit at random. If only the game has a problem while websites work, start by checking the game's network requirements and proxy compatibility.

Work and Multiple Devices

Video meetings, shared documents and business systems depend on stable sessions. Before starting work, test document saving, file transfers and meeting audio and video, then stick with a regular route. Changing exits can reconnect existing sessions, so avoid switching mid-upload or during a meeting whenever possible.

BaiVPN allows unlimited simultaneous devices and supports Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux. Performance can still vary by device due to Wi-Fi signal, system permissions and client settings. For a fair comparison, use the same network and exit first, then change one factor at a time. When accessing company systems, follow your organization's network and data-handling policies.

Testing and Troubleshooting Your Chosen Route

Record exactly what happens; it’s often more useful than repeatedly switching regions.

Compare Before and After Connecting

First check that your local network can access your usual websites, then open the client and confirm that your subscription is up to date. After connecting, restart the target app so the new session uses the current exit. If your browser works but an app does not, check whether the app is covered by the proxy rules, is holding an old connection or has its own network settings.

When comparing routes, keep the device, destination content and local network the same, and change only the route. This helps show whether the difference comes from the path, the app or the network environment. Results from visiting different websites at different times are not a reliable basis for ranking routes.

Share Details Others Can Verify

If the problem continues, submit a support ticket through the user dashboard. Include the platform, route name shown in the client, target app, error message and steps you have already tried. Redact account details and subscription information from screenshots, and never share your full subscription URL publicly. Support needs to know the conditions that reproduce the issue, not your sensitive credentials.

For the full diagnostic process, see the Troubleshooting Guide. If you are setting things up for the first time, start with the Getting Started Guide. Route selection addresses connection paths; account permissions, service region rules and device settings need to be checked separately.

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