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Locations & Routes

The region determines your exit location, while the route type affects how your connection gets there. Choose based on what you need to do, then test it on the destination site.

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Route examples by region

Choose an exit region first, then compare routes within that region. Examples below are grouped into Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe and other regions.

Examples are not a complete list of available servers The table shows how regions, cities and route types can be combined. It does not mean every combination is currently available or represents the full coverage area. Check the client list after logging in for available routes. Test streaming support on the platform you plan to use.
Location and route examples · Scroll horizontally on narrow screens
Country / region City Route type Streaming support
Asia-Pacific
SingaporeSingaporeIEPLTest on the platform you plan to use
JapanTokyoIEPLTest on the platform you plan to use
JapanOsakaRelayTest on the platform you plan to use
Hong KongHong KongIEPLTest on the platform you plan to use
South KoreaSeoulRelayTest on the platform you plan to use
MalaysiaKuala LumpurDirectTest on the platform you plan to use
ThailandBangkokRelayTest on the platform you plan to use
AustraliaSydneyDirectTest on the platform you plan to use
North America
United StatesLos AngelesIEPLTest on the platform you plan to use
United StatesSeattleRelayTest on the platform you plan to use
United StatesNew YorkDirectTest on the platform you plan to use
CanadaTorontoRelayTest on the platform you plan to use
Europe
United KingdomLondonIEPLTest on the platform you plan to use
SwitzerlandZurichRelayTest on the platform you plan to use
GermanyFrankfurtRelayTest on the platform you plan to use
FranceParisDirectTest on the platform you plan to use
NetherlandsAmsterdamRelayTest on the platform you plan to use
SwedenStockholmDirectTest on the platform you plan to use
ItalyMilanDirectTest on the platform you plan to use
SpainMadridDirectTest on the platform you plan to use
Other regions
BrazilSão PauloRelayTest on the platform you plan to use
South AfricaJohannesburgDirectTest on the platform you plan to use
United Arab EmiratesDubaiRelayTest on the platform you plan to use
TurkeyIstanbulDirectTest on the platform you plan to use

A location name shows the exit region, not the entire route

The region shown in a client usually identifies the exit location. It does not mean your connection travels only through that region, nor can a city name alone predict connection quality. The destination site may serve content from another region, while your home network and local ISP can also affect the route. Geographic distance is a useful starting point, but it is no substitute for testing the service yourself.

If a service requires a specific region, start by meeting that requirement. For reading, research or file sync, you can begin with a nearby region that reaches the site, then compare other routes. Coverage figures do not mean every route suits every use case. GHZVPN covers 90+ countries and 170+ routes; choose from the options in the client and consider the destination service's rules.

How IEPL, relay and direct routes differ

Route type names describe how a connection is set up. They can help narrow your options, but they do not guarantee a particular experience on every visit.

Dedicated transport pathIEPL

IEPL

IEPL generally refers to an international Ethernet private line. Compared with cross-border segments that rely entirely on public internet routing, dedicated transport resources can help reduce the impact of changes along public routes. Keep in mind that a dedicated link describes part of the connection; it does not mean every segment from your home device to the destination site uses dedicated resources.

These routes are worth considering when a consistent connection matters, such as for video calls, extended remote work or long streaming sessions. Judge them by how well your actual tasks work, not just by the route name. The destination site's response, your local Wi-Fi and the path from the exit to the service can still affect performance.

Costs are generally tied to dedicated resources, access and operations, with higher setup and maintenance requirements than ordinary public internet routes. This is an industry-level cost difference; it does not mean GHZVPN charges extra by route type or that any route has dedicated bandwidth.

Forwarded through an entry point

Relay

A relay route sends your connection to an entry point first, which then forwards it to the exit. By arranging a path across different networks, it avoids relying solely on a single route from your local network to an overseas exit. The entry location, relay segment and exit network all affect the result.

Relay routes can work well for everyday browsing, tools and general streaming, and are useful for comparison when a direct connection performs poorly. An extra relay does not necessarily mean a worse experience; a more suitable forwarded route may work better in practice. On the other hand, congestion at the entry point or along the onward route can affect your connection.

Costs cover entry resources, forwarded traffic and exit maintenance. They typically fall between a simple direct public-internet connection and dedicated transport resources, though deployment methods vary widely. Treat this as a general comparison, not a fixed price list, and do not assume evening performance from the relay label alone.

Direct public internet connection

Direct

Direct usually means the client connects to an overseas server through your local network, without a separately arranged relay entry point. The setup is easier to understand, but the networks your traffic crosses and the route to the exit still depend on actual routing. “Direct” does not mean physically closer or necessarily faster.

Direct connections are a good starting point for everyday browsing, research and tasks that do not require continuous data transfer. They can also serve as a comparison when troubleshooting relay routes. If the public route from your local network to the exit works well, direct may meet your everyday needs; if cross-border routing varies noticeably, compare other route types.

This approach generally involves fewer extra forwarding resources and a simpler cost structure, but performance is more sensitive to your local ISP and public internet routing. Test it on the network you use regularly rather than assuming results from another location will apply to your device.

Compare routes in the same region first, then compare route types Changing both the region and route type at once makes results harder to interpret. Keep the destination site and local network unchanged, compare routes within the same region first, then consider switching regions. This makes it easier to find a suitable option for regular use.

Narrow down your route choices by use case

Replace “connected successfully” with a specific task: Does the page load fully? Does the video play? Can the tool complete the task? Does the meeting stay connected?

Reading and research

Everyday browsing

For reading web pages, researching and accessing documents, start with a nearby region that can open the target site. Check whether text, images and attachments load fully and whether links within the site work. Opening one page does not confirm that its login, image storage or file services are reachable too.

If only one or two sites have problems, first check whether your browser is retaining an old session, then compare other routes in the same region. Avoid switching every route just because one site loads slowly. Keeping a regular route and a suitable backup makes it easier to diagnose problems than choosing randomly each time.

Content and regions

Streaming

For streaming, check the content's region and the platform's account rules first, then confirm that the exit region matches. Accessing the home page and playing a specific title are two separate tests. The catalog, account subscription, licensing region and how the platform identifies the exit can all affect playback, so a region name alone is no guarantee of support.

After connecting, open the title you want to watch and test playback, quality changes and continuity. If you see a region or proxy-related message, note its exact wording and compare other routes in the same region. For more guidance, see Streaming availability and support.

Regions and sessions

AI Tools

AI tools can depend on regional availability, account status and feature permissions. Check the tool's service regions first, then choose an exit region that meets its requirements. A route can provide network connectivity, but it cannot replace account eligibility or enable features that are not available to your account.

When testing, go beyond the login page. Try a typical request, check that the response is complete and test any file or image features you need. Keep the region and session consistent during normal use; save your work before switching routes. If you see an account-related message, follow the platform's guidance rather than repeatedly changing regions.

In-game testing

Gaming connections

For gaming, first check the server region, platform rules and whether the client supports the game's connection setup. Access to the store or launcher does not mean game traffic follows the same route. A nearby region is a reasonable starting point, but consistency and responsiveness during actual play are more useful indicators.

When comparing routes, keep the game server region and local network unchanged, and pause large background file syncs. GHZVPN is a cross-border network acceleration subscription service; a general international route is not the same as game-specific optimization. If the game behaves the same after connecting the client, check the traffic route before trying exits with different names.

Sustained workflows

Work and collaboration

For work, consider documents, meetings, email and file sync together. Prioritize a route that can support your full workflow; if continuity matters, compare IEPL and relay routes in real-world use. Being able to open a document does not mean calls and attachments will work without issues.

For internal business systems, follow your organization's access requirements and check whether the service can be used alongside existing corporate connections. Avoid switching routes during important meetings or uploads. GHZVPN supports unlimited devices, but devices sharing a local network can still affect each other. Pause large file transfers on other devices first when troubleshooting.

Post-connection checks

Check each step from client status to the task you need to complete, and keep details that help explain any issue.

Check your current exit

Select a route in the client, confirm the connection, then check the exit region in your browser. You can use the IP lookup page on this site as a reference. Geolocation databases may differ or lag behind updates, so compare the result with what the destination site reports rather than relying on a region label alone.

If the exit has not changed, check the client status and traffic routing mode, then see whether another networking tool is running at the same time. Switching between countries usually will not fix a route that has not taken effect. For setup steps, see the client setup guides.

Complete the task

Use your usual browser and account to open the target service and complete an actual task. For browsing, check pages and attachments; for streaming, test playback; for work, test a meeting or file upload. Note the specific steps that fail instead of describing every issue as “not working.”

When comparing options, change only one factor at a time: region, route type or local network. Changing several at once makes it hard to identify the cause, even if things start working again. Once you find a suitable route, keep it selected; there is no need to keep switching just to try more regions or route names.

Tell network issues from account messages

A connection timeout, incomplete page, insufficient account permissions and unsupported region are different issues. Read the exact message first: permissions and eligibility usually need to be addressed with the target platform, while page-loading issues are worth investigating by comparing routes, local networks and browser status.

When contacting support through a support ticket in the user panel, include your device platform, route name, target service, approximate time and error message. Hide account details, subscription information and personal files in screenshots. Never share your password or full subscription URL.

Evaluate routes and billing separately

Monthly subscriptions suit ongoing use, with data resetting monthly on the activation date; mid-cycle upgrades are prorated based on the remaining days. Data packages remain available until used and never expire. First check whether a route can handle your task, then compare billing options based on your usage rather than focusing only on data allowances and overlooking the target service's requirements.

Plans support Alipay / WeChat Pay / USDT and include a 7-day money-back guarantee. See plans for prices and Terms of Service for refund details. For more on route costs, device sharing and service safeguards, read our guide to choosing a cross-border network service.

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