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International Route Directory

Start with the exit region, then consider the route type. R9VPN offers routes across 100+ countries and 210+ routes. This directory explains regions and route selection; check the user panel for current availability.

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Browse Routes by Region

The examples below combine regions and route types; they are not a complete inventory or a live status list. City names indicate exit locations and do not mean every service accessed from that city uses the same path.

International route examples · Check the user panel for current availability
Country / Region	City	Route Type	Streaming Support
Asia-Pacific
Singapore	Singapore	Relayed	Subject to platform checks
Japan	Tokyo	Relayed	Subject to platform checks
Japan	Osaka	Direct	Subject to platform checks
Hong Kong	Hong Kong	IEPL	Subject to platform checks
South Korea	Seoul	Relayed	Subject to platform checks
Australia	Sydney	Direct	Subject to platform checks
New Zealand	Auckland	Direct	Subject to platform checks
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur	Relayed	Subject to platform checks
North America
United States	Los Angeles	Relayed	Subject to platform checks
United States	Seattle	Direct	Subject to platform checks
Canada	Vancouver	Relayed	Subject to platform checks
Canada	Toronto	Direct	Subject to platform checks
Europe
Germany	Frankfurt	Relayed	Subject to platform checks
United Kingdom	London	Direct	Subject to platform checks
France	Paris	Relayed	Subject to platform checks
Netherlands	Amsterdam	Direct	Subject to platform checks
Switzerland	Zurich	Relayed	Subject to platform checks
Sweden	Stockholm	Direct	Subject to platform checks
Spain	Madrid	Relayed	Subject to platform checks
Italy	Milan	Direct	Subject to platform checks
Other Regions
Brazil	São Paulo	Relayed	Subject to platform checks
South Africa	Johannesburg	Direct	Subject to platform checks
United Arab Emirates	Dubai	Relayed	Subject to platform checks
India	Mumbai	Direct	Subject to platform checks

When browsing the directory, separate where traffic exits from how it gets there. Countries and cities describe exit locations; IEPL, relayed, and direct describe how the connection is routed. A region may have different access paths, and nearby locations do not guarantee the same experience. Choose based on your local network, target service, and typical usage time—not just geographic distance.

The streaming column reflects platform checks because site access, account sign-in, and playback from a particular library are separate outcomes. Platforms may consider exit IP, account region, content licensing, and device status. A region listed here is not a promise of access to a specific library, video quality, or continued availability.

Route Types and How They Differ

Dedicated, relayed, and direct describe routing paths, not quality levels. The overview below explains general networking principles and cost factors; individual routes may use different underlying configurations.

PRIVATE PATH

IEPL

IEPL stands for International Ethernet Private Line and is typically used to connect network endpoints in different regions. Unlike paths that rely entirely on the public internet, IEPL uses dedicated carrier-provided transmission resources along the relevant link segments. It describes how that part of the route is organized; it does not mean every connection between your device and a destination website stays on a private line.

This type of route may suit use cases where maintaining a continuous connection is a priority, such as long work sessions, remote collaboration, and interactive tasks sensitive to network fluctuations. Actual performance still depends on your local Wi-Fi, access provider, and the path from the exit to the target service. If your local network is unstable, switching to a dedicated route is no substitute for checking the local connection.

Dedicated transmission resources typically come with line rental and access maintenance costs, so their resource costs differ from those of public internet routes. To decide whether a route suits you, try the applications you use at your usual times and see whether tasks complete reliably. Don’t assume every application will be faster just because a route is labeled “dedicated.”

RELAY PATH

Relayed

A relayed route first sends your connection to an access node, which then forwards it to the destination exit. This adds a managed forwarding step between local access and the remote exit, making use of interconnection conditions between networks. The exit region shown in a list may differ from the region of the first access node; keeping that in mind can help when reading route names in a client.

Relayed routes can be considered for everyday browsing, work across regions, and streaming. When the access path is a good fit, relaying may avoid some suboptimal public routes. However, the extra forwarding step also adds components that need to be maintained and coordinated. A relayed connection does not automatically mean a more stable one; verify it on your specific network.

Relayed routes typically combine the costs of access, forwarding, and exit resources, depending on how the path is designed. The difference from a dedicated line is the way traffic is carried, not a direct link to a plan price. Choose a plan based on your data needs; don’t assume a particular price includes only one route type.

DIRECT PATH

Direct

Direct usually means the client connects to the destination exit server without an additional relay entry configured by the service. The connection still passes through access-provider and public-internet routing equipment. “Direct” does not mean there are no intermediate devices on the physical path, or that your device connects to the destination website without an exit server.

If public interconnection between your local network and the exit region is suitable, a direct route may work for everyday browsing, research, and general office tasks. Differences across providers or times of day may reflect changes in public routing. For a fair comparison, keep the device, target service, and usage conditions as similar as possible to reduce unrelated variables.

Direct routes typically avoid additional relay resources on the service side, but still involve exit bandwidth, servers, and maintenance costs. A simpler structure does not guarantee a worse experience, nor is direct routing suitable for every region. The key question is whether the route reliably handles your current task—not how complex its name sounds.

Choose a Cross-Border Route by Use Case

Start with the target service’s region requirements, then compare candidate routes. Completing the task matters more than a route’s position in the directory.

Everyday Browsing: Start with Your Usual Region

For browsing, research, and work messages, start with your usual exit region; there’s no need to switch routes for every website. If a page won’t load, first determine whether the issue affects one site or all international sites. If it’s just one site, check its status, your sign-in, and browser extensions before assuming the route has failed.

Keeping one regular route and a suitable backup can reduce repeated configuration. If you use split tunneling, make sure the target app is actually routed through your selected connection. A page loading in your browser doesn’t prove that other software on your device uses the same exit.

Streaming: Check Region and Playback Separately

For streaming, check the platform’s content licensing region, then your account eligibility and device playback requirements. Platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, and YouTube do not all identify regions in the same way. Reaching the home page does not guarantee that the content you want will play; likewise, one video failing to play does not necessarily mean every route for that region is unavailable.

Once you’ve confirmed the exit, open the content you want to watch and check that it starts, plays continuously, and lets you seek normally. If you see a region notice, end the playback session and check your region and account status according to the platform’s guidance. Video quality isn’t determined by the route alone; it also depends on the source, account permissions, device capabilities, and local network. For more troubleshooting steps, see the streaming access guide.

AI Tools: Keep Your Session Consistent

Before using an AI tool, check which regions the service supports and whether your account meets its requirements. Network access is only one part of the picture; it does not override account checks, regional policies, or feature permissions. Being able to reach the sign-in page does not mean your account can use every model or feature.

Once you start working, stick with your usual exit where possible instead of switching regions repeatedly during a session. If the site loads but a request fails, note whether it happened during sign-in, task submission, or while waiting for a result, then check your browser connection and client routing. This makes it easier to identify the cause than cycling through several regions.

Gaming: Check the Game Server Location

For gaming, check the location of the server you actually connect to, not just your account’s store region. Game lobbies, downloads, and matches may use different addresses, so browser access does not indicate the route used for gameplay. First check whether the game allows the use of networking tools like these, and follow the publisher’s rules.

When comparing routes, check that sign-in completes, matches stay connected, and voice chat works. If a client mode conflicts with a game or other networking software, restore your previous settings before making changes one at a time. R9VPN’s international route directory does not guarantee performance for any particular game; don’t judge gameplay based only on a route’s city name.

Work: Check Your Organization’s Access Requirements

Work systems may require a specific region, designated exit, or organization-provided access method. Check with your system administrator before connecting, especially when accessing internal applications, remote desktops, or managed devices. A public subscription service cannot replace an organization’s approved access solution or internal authentication.

For external collaboration services you’re allowed to use, test real tasks such as editing documents, transferring files, and joining video calls. Unlimited devices means you can use the service on different devices, but routing rules, local networks, and sign-in status still need to be checked on each one. Don’t assume other devices work just because your computer connects successfully.

What to Check After Connecting

Check your subscription, connection, exit, and target service separately to avoid treating different issues as one.

First, Check Your Configuration and Exit

Get your subscription from the user panel, then update the route list in your client. Confirm the subscription is active and the selected route is still listed before connecting. If you need a client, get it from the panel; don’t use subscription configurations from unknown sources. A subscription link is an access credential—don’t post it in public chats, screenshots, or shared documents.

After connecting, check your browser’s current exit information on the My IP page. If the result isn’t what you expected, check whether your browser is using the client connection and whether another proxy setting is active at the same time. This check only reflects the current request; it doesn’t show that every app on your device uses the same route.

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Then Check the Task and Account

Open the service you actually need and test sign-in, content loading, and key actions separately. If something goes wrong, note the service, selected region, route type, client mode, and error message. Don’t share your password or full subscription link. Once you have those details, switch to a candidate route and compare the results.

Also check your account and data balance. Monthly plan data resets each month on the activation date; data add-ons remain available until used and never expire. Route regions do not change plan billing rules. For data tiers and mid-cycle upgrades, read the plan details; if you’re unsure about setup, follow a guide to import and test your connection.

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There’s no single route that works best on every network. Start with the target service’s region requirements, then compare paths in your actual usage environment. Keep routes that reliably complete your tasks, and recheck them when connection conditions change. If you still can’t identify the issue, provide the necessary error details through a support ticket in the user panel.