Choose an exit by region and purpose

RqVPN Global Routes

Coverage spans 110+ countries and 240+ routes. This page highlights representative regional entry points and explains how IEPL, transit and direct routes work. Distance is only one factor: consider the service region, connection duration and use case together.

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ROUTE DIRECTORY Coverage directory
Current selection logic Purpose first · Match the region
  • Asia-PacificHong Kong · Tokyo · Singapore
  • North AmericaLos Angeles · Seattle · Toronto
  • EuropeFrankfurt · London · Amsterdam
  • OtherDubai · Mumbai · São Paulo
IEPL Transit Direct
Featured regional entry points

Route directory and streaming support

The table below outlines RqVPN’s regional distribution and route types; it is not a complete node list. Available entry points are shown in the user panel. Streaming results also depend on the platform account region, content rights and detected exit region. “Supported” means the region has routes suited to the relevant access needs, not that every title is identical everywhere.

Country or region City Route type Streaming support
Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong, China Hong Kong IEPL Supported
Japan Tokyo IEPL Supported
Singapore Singapore IEPL Supported
South Korea Seoul Transit Depends on platform region
Taiwan, China Taipei Transit Supported
Australia Sydney Direct Depends on platform region
North America
United States Los Angeles IEPL Supported
United States San Jose Transit Supported
United States Seattle Transit Supported
United States New York Direct Depends on platform region
Canada Toronto Direct Supported
Canada Vancouver Transit Supported
Europe
Germany Frankfurt IEPL Supported
Netherlands Amsterdam Transit Supported
United Kingdom London Transit Supported
France Paris Direct Depends on platform region
Poland Warsaw Direct Depends on platform region
Spain Madrid Direct Depends on platform region
Other
United Arab Emirates Dubai Transit Depends on platform region
India Mumbai Direct Depends on platform region
Brazil São Paulo Direct Depends on platform region
South Africa Johannesburg Direct Depends on platform region
Turkey Istanbul Transit Depends on platform region
New Zealand Auckland Direct Depends on platform region
How the links are organized

How route types affect connections

IEPL, transit and direct routes are not simply higher or lower tiers; they are three different ways of organizing a connection path. Each involves trade-offs in entry control, cross-region transport, exit coverage and operating cost. Understanding the differences helps you choose based on actual needs and find alternatives faster when a route does not suit the current network.

A

IEPL

Controlled routing

IEPL routes typically place the key transmission segment between the user entry and overseas exit on a more clearly managed link, reducing unpredictable detours across public networks. Their value is not merely shorter distance, but a more concentrated, manageable path across regions. For long video sessions, online meetings, cloud document collaboration and developer tools, these routes prioritize consistent connections over time.

Dedicated-link resources generally cost more to build and maintain than ordinary public-network paths, so they are best prioritized for sessions that need continuity rather than used for every request. If the target service is in a commonly used region in Asia or North America, start with an IEPL route there. If the service clearly requires another exit region, regional matching still comes before the route label.

B

Transit routes

Balancing coverage and stability

A transit route first connects to a suitably positioned entry point, then uses intermediate nodes to reach the target exit. The entry receives the connection, the exit presents the target region, and the middle segment handles path optimization and routing. Compared with connecting directly from the local network to a distant exit, transit can reduce some effects of carrier-level detours and provide broader coverage across multiple exit regions.

These routes suit everyday browsing, streaming, AI tools and routine tasks that require a specific exit region. When choosing transit, look beyond the exit city and consider how well the current network connects to the entry point. If one exit region offers multiple entries, use one for a meaningful period of real tasks before comparing another; switching back and forth makes the comparison less consistent.

C

Direct routes

Prioritizing regional coverage

A direct route establishes a connection from the current network straight to an exit in the target region, without an additional fixed transit layer. Its structure is simpler, covers more cities and works well for services with a clear regional requirement, including distant locations. Results are more visibly affected by the local carrier, public cross-region paths and the target data center’s entry quality, so performance may vary across networks.

When a target country is less commonly used, a specific regional exit is required, or familiar IEPL and transit routes are under maintenance, direct routes provide an important alternative. They are convenient for short browsing sessions, research and checking regional availability. For meetings, long transfers or sustained interaction, run a continuous test first to confirm that the connection holds up before starting important work.

Choose by task, not distance alone

Route selection recommendations by use case

A nearby location is usually a sensible starting point, but it is not the only consideration. The service’s deployment region, the account’s long-term region, whether the connection must stay active and how well the local network fits the entry point all affect the choice. The methods below emphasize repeatable comparisons instead of unsupported switching between cities.

Everyday browsing and research

For everyday browsing, start with nearby regions such as Hong Kong, Tokyo or Singapore. Choose a nearby transit or IEPL route, then open familiar websites, search services and cloud documents continuously to check whether loading and connection persistence remain consistent. If the session is stable, there is no need to switch frequently to a more distant exit. If a website detects an unexpected region, try an exit matching the site’s primary service region.

Streaming and long-form video

For streaming, first identify the account region and the content region you need, then choose a supported route marked for that same region. Keep the exit region fixed after entering the platform and avoid switching countries during playback. If the catalog changes, check the account region, platform cache and exit region first, then try another route within the same country. This separates regional detection issues from path issues.

AI tools and developer connections

AI tools, coding assistants and command-line services often involve persistent sessions, streamed responses or longer requests. Prioritize a stable exit region and use an IEPL or transit route suited to longer connections. If an account is normally used in a fixed region, keep that region consistent rather than switching across several countries in a short period. Before starting development work, test common actions such as login, conversation and file requests, then decide whether to keep the route fixed.

Gaming and real-time interaction

For gaming, target the region of the game server rather than simply choosing the city closest to you. For Asian servers, compare Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore or Seoul first; for North American servers, start on the West Coast. Use the same route for login, matchmaking and the actual session, avoiding exit changes between stages. If a path fluctuates, try another route type within the same region to preserve the regional condition and reduce comparison variables.

Work, meetings and cloud collaboration

For work connections, continuity comes first and one-time loading speed comes second. Online meetings, business documents, remote repositories and cloud consoles often require long sessions, so choose an IEPL or transit route matching the team’s service region and keep it fixed during work hours. Before an important meeting or transfer, test login, document sync and audio; if a backup is needed, prepare an alternative entry in the same region instead of switching at the last minute to a completely different country.

Build a repeatable decision process

Route selection steps and common pitfalls

Route performance is affected by the local network, target service and time of day, so loading one webpage once does not represent long-term behavior. A better method is to keep conditions consistent, complete a real task and adjust one factor at a time. The process below works for new users and for rechecking familiar routes after the network environment changes.

Region first, type second, then stay consistent

First confirm the country or region required by the target service. For content platforms, check the account region; for work services, consider the team and data deployment location; for AI tools, also consider the account’s long-term region. Once the region is set, compare IEPL, transit and direct routes within it. Keep one primary route and one backup in the same region, and maintain a stable exit for everyday use.

Use the same device, local network and target task for each comparison. For example, use the same cloud document, video or development request rather than changing the test each time. A fast initial load does not necessarily mean a route is better for sustained work; meetings, syncing and streamed responses require observing whether the full session remains continuous.

If a familiar entry point does not suit the current network, switch route types within the same region before considering a nearby region. This preserves the target-region condition and helps identify whether the issue comes from the entry, transmission path or target service. Switching across several countries may appear to offer more options, but it introduces account-region and content-region changes that make troubleshooting harder.

Distance is not the only factor

Nearby cities often have shorter physical paths, but public networks can detour across regions and the target service may be hosted elsewhere. Nearby regions are a good starting point; the final choice should be based on whether the real task completes reliably.

A farther exit does not mean better coverage

The main value of a distant exit is meeting a clear regional requirement. If the target service does not specify a region, a nearby entry that fits the local network is usually more consistent than repeatedly connecting to distant cities.

Frequent switching disrupts comparisons

Account regions, platform caches and connection sessions can all be affected by exit changes. During testing, let each candidate route complete the same full task instead of changing countries whenever a brief delay appears.

Keep backup routes in the same region

Work, AI tools and streaming accounts generally benefit from regional consistency. When preparing a backup entry, first choose another route type within the same country; switch regions only when the target region itself needs to change.

110+ countries / 240+ routes

Global coverage for regional matching

Broad coverage is not meant to make users cycle through many cities on every connection. It gives different tasks a suitable exit region: common Asian entries for everyday cross-border access, North American and European entries for local service matching, and other regions for accounts, content or business systems with a specific country requirement.

RqVPN supports Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux. After signing in to the user panel, you can obtain clients and subscriptions and manage frequently used regions on your own devices. Unlimited devices make it easy to keep a consistent setup across computers, tablets and other supported devices, but it is still best to keep the exit region fixed for each task and avoid unnecessary path changes.

Hong Kong, China Japan Singapore South Korea Australia United States Canada Germany Netherlands United Kingdom France United Arab Emirates India Brazil South Africa New Zealand
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