Regional route examples
Consider the exit region alongside the service you want to access.
Use the region list to narrow down your options. For general browsing, start by trying a nearby exit. If a service requires a specific region, check which locations it supports before comparing route types. Map distance is only a guide: peering between carriers, international routing and the target website’s hosting location all affect performance. A nearby exit may not suit every task, and a more distant one is not necessarily slower.
Asia-Pacific
Use this region as a starting point for everyday browsing and cross-border work. If the service you need is hosted elsewhere, evaluate actual page loading, sign-in and file transfer performance.
| Country / region | City | Route type | Streaming support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Singapore | IEPL | Check on the platform |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | Relay | Check on the platform |
| Japan | Tokyo | Direct | Check on the platform |
| South Korea | Seoul | Relay | Check on the platform |
| Australia | Sydney | Relay | Check on the platform |
North America
If the service you need is in North America, compare the full connection experience across different exits. Don’t just check whether the homepage loads: signing in, uploading and maintaining a connection are all part of the experience.
| Country / region | City | Route type | Streaming support |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Los Angeles | IEPL | Check on the platform |
| United States | Seattle | Relay | Check on the platform |
| United States | New York | Direct | Check on the platform |
| Canada | Vancouver | Relay | Check on the platform |
| Canada | Toronto | Direct | Check on the platform |
Europe
When accessing business systems or region-specific content in Europe, choose an exit that matches the service’s location. For general browsing, there’s no need to take a longer route just to use a particular exit city.
| Country / region | City | Route type | Streaming support |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Paris | Relay | Check on the platform |
| Germany | Frankfurt | IEPL | Check on the platform |
| United Kingdom | London | Relay | Check on the platform |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | Direct | Check on the platform |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Relay | Check on the platform |
Other regions
If you need an exit in a specific region, first check whether the client offers a matching route, then verify how the target website detects your location. These examples explain route selection; they don’t guarantee ongoing availability or platform compatibility.
| Country / region | City | Route type | Streaming support |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Relay | Check on the platform |
| South Africa | Johannesburg | Direct | Check on the platform |
| Brazil | São Paulo | Relay | Check on the platform |
| Chile | Santiago | Relay | Check on the platform |
| Turkey | Istanbul | Direct | Check on the platform |
Dedicated lines, relay and direct connections
These terms describe how a route is configured, not how it ranks for performance.
IEPL: Focus on the underlying connection
IEPL generally refers to an Ethernet private line. In a subscription service, a dedicated line may carry traffic between an access node and an international exit, reducing reliance on changes to public internet routing along that segment. It describes part of the connection infrastructure, not the entire route from your device to a website.
If you need to keep sessions active for long periods, join online meetings or transfer work files, a dedicated line may be worth comparing. Check performance during the hours you normally use it, whether uploads complete reliably and whether your apps work as expected. Even with a dedicated line, your local Wi-Fi, ISP connection and routing beyond the exit can affect performance.
Dedicated capacity typically involves higher procurement and maintenance costs. Higher cost alone doesn’t mean every connection will be faster, or that the same exit will suit every use case. Check the panel for available routes and their plan details; don’t infer extra benefits from a route name.
Relay: Connect through an access node
A relay route sends your connection to an access node first, which then forwards it to an international exit. This separates the local connection from the international leg and allows the route to be configured accordingly. Adding a relay doesn’t necessarily make access slower; a better-matched route may provide a steadier experience.
Relay routes are a general-purpose option for everyday browsing, collaborative work and using multiple websites. Check page loading, image loading, file uploads and continuous playback. The connection between the relay node and the exit matters, so the exit country alone won’t tell you whether the route suits your network.
Relay costs depend on access resources, forwarding capacity and how the international leg is configured; a relay isn’t simply a cheaper substitute for a dedicated line. Relay options can also vary considerably. Judge a route by how well it handles your tasks, not by assigning it a fixed tier based on its name.
Direct: Connect straight to an overseas server
A direct connection generally means the client connects to an overseas server without an additional configured relay step. It doesn’t mean the physical network uses just one segment: data still passes through your local ISP, peering networks and international routes. A shorter name doesn’t guarantee a shorter path.
When your local network has good connectivity to the destination region, a direct connection can be a good everyday option and a useful comparison with relay routes. If the same exit performs differently across access networks, consider both your local ISP and international peering before assuming there’s a problem with the client.
Direct connections generally don’t require additional relay capacity, but server deployment, exit resources and maintenance still have costs. Whether a direct route works better depends on your connection at the times you usually use it. If performance changes noticeably in the evening, compare other routes in the same region rather than repeatedly switching to more distant countries.
Choose an exit by use case
Test with the tasks you actually do every day.
Everyday browsing: Find a go-to route
Start with a nearby exit that connects smoothly. Visit websites you use often and check that text, images and other page elements load fully. If only one site has an issue, compare other routes in the same region; if all sites are slow, check your local network first. Once you find a reliable everyday route, keep it as your default and save another option as a backup so you don’t have to choose again every time you open the client.
Streaming: Check content availability by region
Whether a stream plays depends on the exit region, how the platform identifies your location, your account region, subscription access and content licensing. Being able to open a platform’s homepage doesn’t mean a particular title will play. Check which region has the content, then play it on the platform and seek through the video to see whether playback continues. Higher resolutions also depend on your device and plan; a route name doesn’t guarantee video quality. See our streaming guide for more ways to check.
AI tools: Keep your region and session consistent
Before using an AI tool, check the service’s supported regions and account requirements. Test the full workflow: sign in, send a prompt, receive a complete response and, if needed, upload a file. Switching exits frequently may prompt another verification or disrupt an active session, so prioritize a route that reliably supports your work. A network connection doesn’t replace account permissions from the service. See the AI tools access guide for details.
Gaming: Match the game server, not your account region
Choose a route based on the region of the game server you actually play on, not just your store or account region. Check whether the client’s proxy mode covers the game, then test input response and disconnections in an appropriate setting. Normal web browsing doesn’t guarantee the same connection will work for game traffic, and some games have their own network and usage rules. This service is a cross-border network acceleration subscription, not a dedicated optimization service for any particular game.
Work: Prioritize stable sessions and complete uploads
For online meetings, remote collaboration and cloud file work, a brief download test matters less than a stable, continuous connection. After choosing a route, test the full workflow: join a meeting, speak with others and submit a file. For corporate systems, check your organization’s access requirements first; running a corporate network alongside the client may require specific configuration. 2HVPN allows unlimited simultaneous devices, but all devices share the plan’s data allowance, so manage usage based on your workload.
Connection checks and switching order
Change one thing at a time to make results easier to interpret.
Check your local connection before comparing routes
Before connecting, make sure regular internet access is working and your device isn’t waiting for a sign-in page on a public network. Then check that the client has loaded your current subscription and that your account’s data and status are valid. If your local connection is unstable, switching exits won’t give you a useful comparison and may lead you to mistake a Wi-Fi issue for a route problem.
Keep the destination the same and compare one variable at a time
Choose the website or app you’re trying to use. Compare routes in the same region first, then consider changing the exit region. Keep your device, network and client mode consistent during testing. After a page loads, test the essential actions too, such as signing in, uploading, streaming or receiving a complete response. Apps may keep using an existing connection; start a new session after switching routes before judging the new connection.
Consider the full route when performance changes in the evening
Slower evening access may be caused by a busy local connection, ISP peering congestion, changes in international routing or heavy demand on the service itself. If only one route has issues on the same network, try another route type in the same region. If switching local networks makes a clear difference, focus on your access connection first. Don’t assume a brief improvement reflects all-day performance, or treat one failed attempt as proof that an entire region is unavailable.
Describe the issue and protect your account details
For help, use a support ticket in the user panel. Include your device platform, the route name shown in the client, the app or service you’re accessing and what went wrong. Mention whether you’ve tested another network or route. Error messages can help identify the issue, but keep credentials such as subscription links and account passwords private. You don’t need to include your full subscription URL.