SERVER DIRECTORY

Global Server Routes

Servers organized by region, city, and access method. VPNTea currently covers 90+ countries / 200+ routes, making it easier to choose between nearby entry points, the content region, and the needs of each task.

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REGION TABLE

Browse Representative Routes by Region

The table below illustrates route distribution and access types through representative entries from the full coverage. The actual servers available to each user are shown in the logged-in dashboard; the client displays the route names available to the current account. When choosing, start with the region, then consider the route type and use case.

Global Route Directory · Representative Regions
Country / Region City Route Type Streaming Support
ASIA PACIFIC · Asia Pacific
Hong Kong, China Hong Kong IEPL Dedicated Supported
Japan Tokyo IEPL Dedicated Supported
Japan Osaka Relay Supported
Singapore Singapore IEPL Dedicated Supported
South Korea Seoul Relay Supported
Taiwan, China Taipei Relay Supported
Australia Sydney Direct Supported
India Mumbai Direct Not a priority route
NORTH AMERICA · North America
United States Los Angeles IEPL Dedicated Supported
United States San Jose Relay Supported
United States Seattle Direct Supported
United States New York Direct Supported
Canada Toronto Direct Supported
Canada Vancouver Relay Supported
EUROPE · Europe
United Kingdom London Relay Supported
Germany Frankfurt Direct Supported
France Paris Direct Supported
Netherlands Amsterdam Relay Supported
Switzerland Zurich Direct Not a priority route
Sweden Stockholm Direct Not a priority route
OTHER REGIONS · Other Regions
United Arab Emirates Dubai Direct Not a priority route
Türkiye Istanbul Direct Supported
Brazil São Paulo Direct Supported
South Africa Johannesburg Direct Not a priority route

How to read this: “Streaming supported” means the region can be used to access common video content, while the available catalog still depends on the platform account, licensing region, and platform rules. For content from a specific region, choose the content’s home region rather than relying only on the route name.

ROUTE TYPES

How to distinguish route types

IEPL dedicated, relay, and direct routes are not simply higher or lower tiers; they are three different ways of organizing network paths. Understanding how the entry point, international segment, and exit connect is more useful for stable route selection than focusing on a single label.

IEPL

IEPL Dedicated Routes: A More Concentrated International Path

IEPL dedicated routes typically place the key international segment between the access point and overseas exit on a more clearly defined private link, reducing uncertainty caused by changes in public-network routing. They suit situations where connection continuity matters, such as long video meetings, sustained file uploads, online development environments, and evening streaming. The goal is not to keep all traffic on one fixed path, but to assign important, longer-running tasks to an entry point with a more concentrated route.

Dedicated-route resources generally cost more to organize and maintain than ordinary direct connections, so the service side schedules entries and exits more carefully. This does not mean a dedicated route should always be the first choice: when the target service is nearby, a suitable relay may be more direct; for brief web browsing, a stable direct connection may be enough. Dedicated routes are better for handling path fluctuations, not for replacing every other route type.

DEDICATED CROSS-BORDER PATH
RELAY

Relay Routes: Reach a Stable Entry Point Before the Target Region

A relay route first sends the connection to an access point that is easier to reach reliably, then turns toward the final exit. Its value is in avoiding unfavorable combinations of public routes, allowing the entry point and exit region to be optimized separately. For example, when accessing content in Japan, the access side may not connect directly to a Japanese exit; it may first enter a nearby relay point before completing the remaining path. For most users, a relay provides more path options without adding operational complexity.

Relay routes suit everyday browsing, streaming, AI Tools, and most office tasks, and are a common balance when reaching more distant regions. Their cost generally falls between dedicated and direct routes: the service side maintains relay entries and onward exits while retaining flexible scheduling by region and use case. If one relay performs poorly on the current network, switching to another entry in the same region is usually more effective than repeatedly reconnecting to the same route.

INGRESS · RELAY · EGRESS
DIRECT

Direct Routes: Simple Paths for Specific Regions

A direct route connects the current network straight to a server in the target region without an additional service-side relay entry. Its structure is clear and the region is easy to choose, making it suitable when the target is specific and the current public routing is stable. Europe, South America, the Middle East, and other distant regions generally retain direct options so users who need a local exit can choose directly by country or city.

Direct routes generally use fewer resources than dedicated or multi-hop relay routes, but the actual experience depends more on the current access network, carrier routing, and public-network conditions between the user and the target region. Direct does not mean weaker performance or a guaranteed faster path. When the target region is clear and the connection is stable, direct is the simplest choice; if pages load inconsistently or long-lived connections drop, switching to a relay or nearby dedicated route in the same region is more appropriate.

CLIENT · PUBLIC ROUTE · EGRESS

SELECTION GUIDE

Choose a Server by Use Case

There is no need to chase a permanently “best route.” A more reliable approach is to confirm where the target service is located, assess whether the task prioritizes continuity, exit region, or responsiveness, and then keep an alternative route in the same region.

BROWSE

Everyday Browsing: Start with a Nearby Region

For international websites, research, and email, start with a nearby region and a straightforward entry point. Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea are often practical everyday entry points in Asia Pacific. If pages open but images or attachments load inconsistently, switch from direct to relay, or from relay to dedicated, within the same region. These tasks usually do not require a specific exit country, so there is little reason to choose a more distant server simply for its region label. Keep a nearby region as the regular entry and prepare one alternative in the same area for clearer route management.

NEARBY REGION · GENERAL ACCESS
STREAM

Streaming: Match the Exit Region to the Content Catalog

When watching streaming content, the server region directly affects the exit location seen by the platform. First identify the region associated with the desired content, then choose the corresponding country or city. For Japanese content, use a Japan route; for US content, choose a US exit rather than simply picking the nearest server. Once playback starts, keep the connection where possible to avoid repeated region checks. If dedicated, relay, and direct options exist in the same region, start with a dedicated or relay route marked as supporting streaming. If content recognition changes, switch to another exit in the same region instead of jumping to an unrelated country.

CONTENT REGION · STABLE SESSION
AI

AI Tools: Keep the Exit Region Consistent

When using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or developer APIs, the key consideration is keeping the exit region consistent throughout the session. Web conversations, file uploads, and API calls may run for an extended period; switching regions repeatedly can increase the chance of renewed login checks or interrupted requests. Choose a fixed exit in a region where the service is available, preferably a dedicated or relay route in that region, and switch before starting the task. If research and API work need to happen together, use one region for the entire work session and return to the everyday entry afterward.

CONSISTENT EGRESS · LONG SESSION
GAME

Gaming: Match the Server Region Before the Route Label

For gaming, confirm the actual game server region rather than relying only on the account or store region. Japanese, Korean, North American, and European servers use different target networks, and an exit in the same or a nearby region is more likely to provide consistent interaction. A route label describes how the path is organized; it does not replace server-region matching. Game updates and live play also have different needs: use a stable relay for downloading updates, then choose the smoothest route within the target region for a live match. Avoid changing exits after a match begins; if an adjustment is needed, leave the current session first.

GAME REGION · SESSION FIRST
WORK

Remote Work: Build a Fixed Entry Around the Target System

Remote work often involves code repositories, cloud consoles, document collaboration, video meetings, and file transfers at the same time. Build a fixed entry around the region where the main business systems are located instead of changing servers for every website. When systems are concentrated in North America, choose a stable entry from US West Coast or Canadian routes; when teams and services are concentrated in Europe, prioritize London, Frankfurt, or Amsterdam. Dedicated or relay routes suit long meetings and uploads, while stable direct connections can handle brief administrative checks. A fixed work entry also reduces extra location checks across different systems.

WORK REGION · FIXED ENTRY

ROUTING METHOD

A Repeatable Route-Selection Order

When there are many routes, testing them one by one is unnecessary. Narrow the options in order—target region, task type, route type, and backup path—to find a stable choice that is easy to reuse.

  1. Confirm the Target Service Region

    First determine whether you need an ordinary international website, region-specific video content, an AI tool, a game server region, or an enterprise system. When a specific region is required, make it the primary condition; without a regional restriction, begin with a nearby Asia Pacific entry. Putting region first prevents choosing a route that works technically but exits in a location unsuitable for the content or account.

  2. Decide Whether the Task Needs a Persistent Connection

    Web searches and brief browsing can start with direct or relay routes; video meetings, file uploads, developer APIs, and long streaming sessions are better suited to a dedicated route or stable relay. The longer the task runs, the more important it is to avoid switching regions mid-connection. Select the route before starting an important task and keep the exit unchanged; this is usually more reliable than repeatedly searching for another route.

  3. Prepare an Alternative Entry in the Same Region

    Do not rely on remembering just one route name. A more practical approach is to keep different access methods for the same target region—for example, a dedicated or relay route as the regular entry, plus a direct or second relay as a backup. When local carrier routing changes, switch within the same region first. This keeps the exit location consistent and reduces the chance that an application will reassess the region.

  4. Switch Based on the Symptom, Not at Random

    If a connection cannot be established at all, switch the route type first. If pages open but long-lived connections are unstable, move from direct to relay or dedicated. If specific content is not recognized, keep the country unchanged and try another exit in the same region. Consider a nearby country only when the target region as a whole is unsuitable. Change one condition at a time so it is clear whether the issue comes from the region, entry point, or application.

Account & Clients

VPNTea supports Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux, and subscriptions can be used on unlimited devices. No email address is required; create an account with a username and password, then access subscription details and client links from the user dashboard. On different devices, keep region choices broadly consistent while saving separate preferred routes for work, streaming, or mobile networks.

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