Server Nodes - QGVPN | Global Routes by Type and Region

REGION DIRECTORY

Browse routes by region

The table illustrates coverage and common route types; it does not predict latency, load or bandwidth. Streaming support may change with platform availability, account region and service policies. Always verify the actual result on the target platform after connecting.

Coverage 110+ countries / 220+ routes

A single region may offer several paths. If the connection fluctuates, first switch route types within a nearby region instead of moving straight to a distant exit.

Country or region	City	Route type	Streaming
Asia-Pacific
Japan	Tokyo	IEPL Dedicated Line	Supported
Japan	Osaka	Relay	Supported
Hong Kong, China	Hong Kong	IEPL Dedicated Line	Supported
Singapore	Singapore	Relay	Supported
South Korea	Seoul	Direct	Supported
Australia	Sydney	Relay	Supported
North America
United States	Los Angeles	IEPL Dedicated Line	Supported
United States	Seattle	Relay	Supported
United States	New York	Direct	Supported
Canada	Vancouver	Relay	Supported
Canada	Toronto	Direct	Supported
Mexico	Mexico City	Direct	Test by platform
Europe
United Kingdom	London	IEPL Dedicated Line	Supported
Germany	Frankfurt	Relay	Supported
France	Paris	Direct	Supported
Switzerland	Zurich	Relay	Supported
Netherlands	Amsterdam	Direct	Supported
Italy	Milan	Direct	Test by platform
Other regions
United Arab Emirates	Dubai	Relay	Test by platform
India	Mumbai	Direct	Test by platform
Brazil	São Paulo	Relay	Supported
South Africa	Johannesburg	Direct	Test by platform
New Zealand	Auckland	Direct	Test by platform
Türkiye	Istanbul	Relay	Test by platform

The table shows examples of regions and path structures. The full list of available options is provided in the user panel after login. Streaming catalogs and access results may vary with platform policies, account location and exit region.

ROUTE TYPES

Three route types explained

Direct, relay and IEPL dedicated lines are not simply speed tiers. They use different path structures and involve different resource costs, stability priorities and use cases.

More controlled routing

IEPL Dedicated Line

IEPL dedicated lines focus on path design and transmission quality across the international segment. Compared with ordinary public-internet routes, they can reduce uncontrolled intermediate hops, making peak-hour jitter, sudden packet loss and long-connection drops easier to manage. For sustained transfers, video meetings, remote collaboration and tools that require stable sessions, continuity matters more than a one-time speed-test peak.

Dedicated-line resources generally cost more to build and maintain, so they suit situations where stability comes first. Choose an exit near the target service whenever possible; if the service is in North America, a nearby Asian exit may not be the most suitable path.

Optimized entry and exit segments

Relay Route

A relay route first sends the connection to an entry point suited to the local access network, then uses the relay network to reach the target exit. Its key benefit is avoiding unstable public-internet segments while allowing the entry, international segment and exit to use more suitable paths. When the direct route from the local network to a distant city is poor, a relay can be more useful than simply comparing geographic distance.

Relay routes suit everyday browsing, streaming, AI tools and general work. They balance cost and path quality, but the more relay layers involved, the more components there are to troubleshoot. If performance fluctuates, first try another relay in the same region, then compare a direct or IEPL route instead of repeatedly changing regions.

Direct over the public internet

Direct Route

Direct routes mainly use existing public-internet routing to reach the exit. Their structure is relatively simple, with fewer additional relay layers. When routing between the local carrier and target data center is good, a direct route can provide a clean, straightforward connection and works well for services with a clearly defined region that do not require sustained transfers.

Performance is more exposed to public-network congestion, carrier routing changes and cross-region distance. The same direct route may feel different at different times, so do not judge it solely by one quick page load. If it works during the day but fluctuates in the evening, compare it with a relay or IEPL dedicated line in the same region.

USE CASES

Choose routes by use case

A more practical approach is to confirm where the target service is located, how long the connection must remain active and whether it involves sustained transfers. Then start testing with a suitable route type in a nearby region.

Browsing

Everyday browsing and research

Opening international websites, reading documentation and researching usually do not require sustained high-volume transfers. Start with a nearby direct or relay route and check whether the initial page render, image loading and successive navigation feel smooth. If only one website behaves differently, check its service region before assuming the entire route is at fault.

For browsing, keep one nearby route as your usual entry point and another route type in the same region as a backup. When local routing changes, this makes it easier to tell whether the issue comes from the entry, exit or target website.

Streaming

Streaming media and continuous playback

For streaming, the exit region must match the content catalog before route type becomes the main consideration. After connecting, open the target platform first to confirm that the account and content page work normally, then start playback and check whether quality remains stable. A fast initial load does not guarantee stable long-form playback; sustained transfers are more sensitive to jitter and packet loss.

Relay and IEPL dedicated lines are often better suited to sustained transfers. If a route opens the platform but shows an unexpected catalog, switch the target region rather than repeatedly reconnecting to the same exit. “Supported” in the table means the route can serve as an entry point; the final result still depends on platform policies and account status.

AI

AI tools and streaming responses

AI tools often keep connections open for longer periods while returning answers through a continuous data stream. A brief interruption can leave a page stuck generating or cause a command-line task to lose context. Prioritize session persistence and continuous responses rather than only comparing how quickly the page opens.

Start with a relay or IEPL dedicated line near the target service’s region, then test continuous conversations, file uploads and long-running tasks in your actual workflow. If the browser works but developer tools are unstable, also check whether the system proxy and command-line environment use the same connection settings.

Gaming

Gaming and real-time interaction

Real-time interaction depends more on steady routing than on distance alone. Use the game server’s region as the starting point: for Asian servers, compare Asia-Pacific entries first; for North American or European servers, choose the corresponding region. Connecting only to the nearest local exit can lengthen the second half of the path and introduce more instability.

During testing, compare the real in-game experience of direct, relay and dedicated routes on the same server and at the same time. If the lobby works but gameplay fluctuates, focus on sustained interaction. If login fails, also check the account region, game service status and local network settings.

Work

Remote work and video meetings

Remote work often combines web apps, file synchronization, meetings and long-lived login sessions, so one successful test does not represent the stability of the entire workflow. Prefer a relay or IEPL dedicated line with more controlled routing, and choose an exit near the enterprise service, collaboration platform or cloud resource.

If a video meeting becomes choppy, pause other high-volume tasks before switching to a backup route in the same region. If an enterprise app flags the login region, frequent cross-region exit changes may trigger extra verification. Work routes are therefore best kept in the region that matches the business location.

COVERAGE

How to understand global coverage

QGVPN covers 110+ countries / 220+ routes. Coverage figures describe the range of regions and paths available, but the number of routes cannot replace thoughtful selection. For most use cases, having multiple route types available in commonly used regions matters more than the length of the list.

A country may include multiple cities, entry points or route types. The target service’s infrastructure may also span several regions, so the actual connection may not always terminate at a single data center represented by the city name. Treat the region label as an exit direction, then assess it alongside the target service, sustained connection behavior and local network.

Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux users can access the corresponding client entry points through the user panel. QGVPN supports unlimited devices online at the same time, making it easy to keep route choices consistent across computers, tablets and other personal devices. No email address is required; register with a username and password.

Tokyo Hong Kong Singapore Sydney Los Angeles New York London Frankfurt Zurich Paris São Paulo Auckland

CONNECTION CHECKLIST

The route selection checklist

Checking in a consistent order makes the cause easier to identify than randomly switching among many nodes, and reduces account checks caused by frequent exit-region changes.

Before connecting: define the target

Confirm the region of the target website, streaming catalog, game server or enterprise resource.
Decide whether the task involves brief browsing, continuous playback, a long-lived tool connection or real-time interaction.
Choose a route near the target region and prepare another route type in the same region for comparison.
Pause unrelated high-volume tasks so local usage does not affect the assessment.

After connecting: check the actual result

Confirm that the exit region matches the requirement, then open the service you need to use.
Do not judge by the initial load alone; complete a continuous browsing, playback or work flow.
If performance fluctuates, switch route types within the same region first, then consider changing regions.
Keep notes on routes that suit different uses so you do not start testing from scratch every time.

DECISION NOTES

Common mistakes in route selection

A shorter distance is not always more stable

A nearby exit can shorten part of the path, but the target service may be elsewhere. What matters is the complete chain from the local network to the entry, across the international segment, and from the exit to the target service. For everyday browsing, start with nearby regions; for streaming, gaming and work, give greater weight to the target service’s location.

A fast opening does not guarantee a stable long connection

An initial page load covers only a brief connection, while video meetings, AI streaming responses and file synchronization last much longer. Assess routes within real tasks. If a route performs well briefly but fails during sustained work, compare a relay or IEPL dedicated line first and check for local network fluctuations.

Route types are not fixed tiers

Direct, relay and dedicated lines address different routing problems. A well-routed direct line may be ideal for everyday browsing; relays suit mixed use; dedicated lines focus more on controlled paths and continuity. Let the use case set the priority instead of judging by the name alone.

Frequent cross-region switching adds variables

Changing to distant exits repeatedly alters the path, content region and account login location at the same time, making results harder to compare. A clearer approach is to switch route types within one region first, then decide whether to adjust the target region.

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