This page provides a static location index and route selection tips, not real-time performance data. Sign in to the client to see currently available servers, route types and service support.
When choosing an international route, treat countries and cities as ways to find a location, not as a performance ranking. A nearby city can be a good starting point for everyday browsing. If a site requires a specific region, first choose one supported by that service, then compare connection quality. The same city may have different entry points, exits or transmission paths, so the city name alone cannot tell you how well a route will perform.
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Country / region
City
Route type
Streaming support
Asia-Pacific
Japan
Tokyo
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Japan
Osaka
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Singapore
Singapore
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong
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South Korea
Seoul
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Australia
Sydney
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North America
United States
Los Angeles
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United States
Seattle
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United States
New York
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Canada
Vancouver
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Canada
Toronto
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Europe
United Kingdom
London
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Germany
Frankfurt
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France
Paris
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Netherlands
Amsterdam
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Switzerland
Zurich
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Sweden
Stockholm
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Other regions
Brazil
São Paulo
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Chile
Santiago
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South Africa
Johannesburg
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United Arab Emirates
Dubai
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India
Mumbai
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Coverage is listed as 120+ countries / 160+ routes; this index is not intended to recalculate that total. Routes may change as maintenance and traffic management needs evolve. If a location name is missing, update your subscription and check the client for details.
PATH TYPES
Differences Between Dedicated, Transit and Direct Routes
Route types describe how a transmission path is arranged; they do not determine whether a specific app will work. Your connection also depends on local access, carrier routing, the exit network and how the destination service handles traffic. Understanding the trade-offs is more useful than judging by labels such as “dedicated” or “direct.” The following is general information; check the client for route types currently offered by FTVPN.
IEPL
IEPL: A focus on controlled routing
IEPL generally refers to an Ethernet private line, using dedicated transmission resources provided by a carrier to connect different locations. It describes how a link is arranged and delivered; it does not mean the entire path from your device to a destination website uses dedicated resources. Local access and routing beyond the exit can still affect your experience.
These resources typically involve higher procurement and maintenance costs, and may suit use cases that prioritize sustained transfers, work sessions and consistent routing. Check that the client explicitly labels the route type, then test the services you use at your usual times. The label alone does not guarantee faster speeds, and a dedicated line cannot guarantee access to third-party services.
For sustained connectionsTypically higher cost
RELAY
Transit routes: Connecting an entry point to an exit
A transit route adds a forwarding step between your local network and the destination exit. The entry point receives your connection and passes it along a planned path to the exit. An extra hop does not necessarily mean a worse experience; avoiding an unsuitable route may improve consistency. What matters is how well the entry point, forwarding path and exit resources work together.
Transit routes require entry points and forwarding resources to be maintained. Costs typically depend on the route, region and how resources are procured, so names alone are not a useful way to rank them. They are worth comparing for everyday browsing, file access and general work. If a connection fails, check whether you can reach the entry point, then investigate the destination website rather than attributing every issue to the exit region.
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DIRECT
Direct routes: Connecting from your local network to the exit
A direct route generally means the client connects to the destination exit without an additional transit entry point arranged by the service. The path is simpler, but still depends on your local carrier and public internet routing. “Direct” does not mean a straight geographic path or a connection unaffected by time of day, access type or carrier routing.
This approach may involve a simpler resource setup, but actual costs still depend on the exit region, network quality and procurement terms. It may suit networks that route well to the destination exit. Compare it with other routes on the same network and app. If cross-region connections keep dropping, sticking with a direct route alone may not solve the problem.
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USE CASES
Choose locations by use case
Start with the app or service you want to use, rather than randomly switching through the location list. Check which region it requires, whether it uses persistent connections and how sensitive it is to interruptions, then compare routes that meet those needs. Keeping a primary route and a backup that work well on your network makes everyday use easier to manage.
Everyday browsing
For reading documents, researching and visiting general websites, start by trying a nearby region. Check whether the whole page loads, including images and attachments, rather than just seeing if the homepage opens. Some pages load content from multiple domains. If text appears but images are missing, check the client’s routing mode and rules before switching regions.
Once you find a route that works, you can keep using it. If your local Wi-Fi is unstable, improve your local connection first; an international exit cannot fix local network issues.
Streaming
First check which region is associated with the platform and content, then make sure the account region, content licensing and exit location align. Opening a website, signing in and playing a specific title are separate steps. This page does not mark any country as supporting every platform, and “Verify each route” in the table is not a playback guarantee.
To test a service, play the content you actually want to watch and check continuous playback, seeking and subtitle loading. Platforms may change how they identify exit locations, so past results do not guarantee future support. Video quality and viewing time also affect data use; keep an eye on your plan’s remaining allowance.
AI tools
Apps such as ChatGPT and Cursor may use web requests as well as persistent sessions. Check the tool’s supported regions and account requirements, then test sign-in, submitting a task and receiving a complete response. Seeing a welcome page does not confirm that chat or code completion is working end to end.
Try to keep the same exit location during longer tasks; frequent switching can force a session to reconnect. Network connectivity is separate from the tool’s account permissions, usage limits and regional policies. If you see an error, save its exact wording, then consult the AI tool access guide to help identify the cause.
Gaming
Choose a route based on the region of the actual game server, not simply the nearest exit. Login, updates and gameplay may use different paths, and a successful download does not confirm that in-game traffic is routed as expected. Check whether the client rules cover the connection methods the game uses.
A general network acceleration plan should not be taken to mean a dedicated gaming solution for every title. Check the game publisher’s rules and confirm the relevant use is allowed, then test connection stability outside a critical match. Avoid switching locations repeatedly during a game.
Remote work
Remote meetings, collaborative documents and business systems often depend more on persistent sessions than general browsing does. Before work, test meeting audio and video, document syncing and file transfers. Confirm that your usual route works well on your current office network and note a backup. Switching exits during a meeting may trigger a reconnection, so make changes ahead of time.
Business systems may require a fixed region, company-specific access or administrator approval. FTVPN’s international routes do not replace your organization’s access permissions. If a company client and this service are running at the same time, check your organization’s policies and routing configuration to prevent the connections from interfering with each other.
CONNECTION CHECK
How to verify your connection
Check your subscription and client first
Sign in to the user panel to get your subscription, then import it into the client for your platform. FTVPN supports Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux, with unlimited devices. Find the client and subscription in the panel; avoid installation files or shared links from unofficial sources.
If route names differ from this page, use the updated client list as the source of truth. If an expected route is still missing after updating your subscription, check the panel notices and contact support through a ticket. Follow the getting started guide for initial setup.
Then test the service you need
A successful connection notice only means the client connected; it does not verify that a particular service works. For browsing, check the full page; for streaming, play the title you want; for AI tools, check that the full response arrives; for work, test meetings and syncing. This makes it easier to tell a route issue from an app-specific problem.
When comparing routes, keep your local network, target app and task the same, and change only the connection path. The time an issue occurred, client platform, route name and exact error message are more useful for troubleshooting than simply saying “the connection is bad.”
ROUTE NOTES
Frequently asked questions about routes
Why aren’t locations given a fixed performance ranking?
Connection quality depends on your local network, entry path, destination exit and the service you use. A city name alone cannot provide a ranking that applies to everyone. This page is a static index, not a source of real-time performance data. Compare routes on your own network for your actual needs and choose one that works for your everyday use.
The table says “Verify each route.” How can I check streaming support?
First check which regions the platform supports and what it requires of your account. Then use the route you want to test to open the platform and play actual content. Do not judge by whether the website opens alone. Regional detection and content licensing can change, so rely on your current test and the client’s notes.
What should I do if a route connects but an AI tool still shows an error?
First distinguish a network error from an account permission, service region or tool-specific issue. Keep the current exit location, note the exact error and check whether other international websites load fully. If only the target tool is affected, avoid randomly switching regions over and over; check the tool’s official guidance and our related guide to troubleshoot step by step.
Do I need to choose a separate route for each device?
FTVPN supports unlimited devices. Client rules, local connections and use cases can vary by device, so you can choose routes accordingly. Device count is separate from data allowance: check your plan and data details in the panel, and do not assume unlimited devices means unlimited data.
How do I get started and decide if a plan is right for me?
Create an account with a username and password—no email address required. Then check plans in the panel, get a client and import your subscription, and test the apps you use most with the steps on this page. FTVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. See the refund policy for details, and the pricing page for plan and data rules.