Region index
Browse routes by region
The table below shows example combinations of regions, cities, and route types to help explain how to choose a route. It is not a complete list of available routes, and these combinations may not all be currently available. Sign in to the user panel and check your subscription for the current list.
On smaller screens, swipe horizontally to view the table. Streaming availability should be tested on the platform after connecting, as it can depend on your account and the content library.
Region labels generally indicate the route's exit location; they do not guarantee that a destination website will identify your location the same way. Websites may use different geolocation databases or consider your account region and payment details when deciding which content is available.
Connection paths
Dedicated lines, transit and direct connections: what’s the difference?
Route names describe how a connection is organized, not how well it performs. Your experience also depends on your local connection, the cross-border segment, the exit network, and the destination service.
IEPL
The cross-border segment is key
IEPL usually refers to an international Ethernet private line. In subscription services, this typically means that some cross-border traffic travels over a specially procured transport link before exiting to the destination service. This differs from relying entirely on public internet routing. The link can be managed more directly, but that does not mean every part of the route from your device to the destination website uses dedicated resources.
These routes may suit remote work, meetings, and interactive tools where session continuity matters. Procurement and maintenance costs are generally higher, while actual performance still depends on the access network, resource allocation, and exit conditions. If a route is labeled dedicated, check how it performs during your usual hours rather than assuming it is best for every use.
Relay
An entry point connects to an exit
A relay route sends your connection to an entry point first, then forwards it along an intermediate path to an exit in the destination region. The entry and exit may be in different regions, so interpret the region shown in your client alongside the route details. An extra forwarding step does not necessarily mean a slower connection; a well-chosen relay path can perform better than a direct connection to the exit.
Relay costs depend on the entry connection, transport agreements, and exit configuration, so you cannot infer relative prices from region names alone. Relays can work well for everyday browsing and mixed use. To compare them, keep the destination region the same and test different entry paths; changing both region and route type at once makes it harder to tell what improved.
Direct
Connect directly to the exit node
Direct usually means your device connects to the service exit over the public internet, without an additional relay entry point provided by the service. The route is relatively simple, but the networks it traverses are mainly determined by your access provider and internet routing. A shorter geographic distance does not necessarily mean a shorter network path.
Direct routes generally cost less to organize and can suit connections that perform well from your local network to the destination exit. They can also serve as a backup option, though performance may vary more with your access network and the time of day. “Direct” describes the service connection path; it does not mean you can use an app without a client or skip required encryption settings.
Route cost does not determine your experience
The cost comparison between dedicated, relay, and direct routes explains common network setups. It does not mean VPNSit charges extra for particular labels, nor does it guarantee any route's performance. Before choosing a subscription, check the routes and plan details actually available in your account. Whether your target app works reliably is more useful than whether a route name sounds premium.
Bank-grade encryption is a security feature of the connection, not a substitute for protecting your application accounts. When using international routes, check website addresses, keep your account password and subscription link safe, and enable the account security settings recommended by the service. Network connections and website authentication are separate layers and should be handled separately.
Choose by use case
Choose a route for your apps
First check whether the target service has region requirements, then consider the connection path. For apps without regional requirements, start with an exit that suits your network conditions. If an app requires a specific region, first check eligibility and account requirements. Broad coverage does not mean every location is suitable for every service.
Everyday browsing: check that pages load fully
When reading international websites, researching, or opening documentation, check that all page resources load. If text appears but images, sign-in forms, or attachments keep loading, the page may be using different domains, or the issue may involve your client's routing rules. Try your usual sites on the same route and verify that sign-in redirects, search, and file previews work before making it your everyday route.
There is no need to chase a particular metric in the route list for everyday browsing. Keep one regular route and another with a different path as a backup. If something goes wrong, first determine whether the issue affects one website or access more broadly. If only one page is affected, check the website status, browser extensions, and cache before changing your entire configuration.
Streaming: check the catalog and playback separately
Streaming availability can depend on exit location, account region, subscription eligibility, and content licensing. Being able to open a service's home page does not mean you can play a particular title; playing one title does not guarantee access to the entire regional catalog. That's why the table doesn't show fixed availability labels. Check the result on the target platform after connecting.
First check whether the title appears in the catalog, then start playback and see if it remains stable. After changing regions, the app may retain an existing session; reload it using the platform's usual process and test again. Don't assume an account-permission issue is caused by the route. See our streaming access guide for more tips, and verify availability for yourself.
AI tools: keep your region and session consistent
Access to AI tools may depend on service region, account eligibility, product version, and platform policies. Connecting through an exit in a particular country does not override these requirements. Before using a tool, check its regional policies and make sure your account is eligible. A network service subscription does not include membership in third-party tools.
For workflows involving ongoing conversations, file uploads, and returned results, test the complete process rather than just the sign-in page. Keep the exit region consistent while working to avoid interrupting active sessions with frequent network changes. If you see a regional access notice, note its wording, check your exit location, and follow our guide to accessing AI tools to investigate each possibility.
Gaming: check routing scope and game rules first
Logging in, downloading updates, matchmaking, and gameplay may use different network connections. Accessing a game's website does not mean its gameplay traffic is using the selected route. A general subscription service should not be confused with a product specifically optimized for a particular game. Before you begin, check that the game allows this type of network connection and confirm which traffic the client actually routes.
When testing, keep the game region and local network conditions the same so you can compare route paths. Smooth update downloads and responsive gameplay are different requirements; one does not prove the other. If matchmaking fails or the connection drops, leave the current session before changing networks. Avoid switching exits repeatedly during an active match.
Remote work: test the entire workflow
Work often involves identity sign-in, company documents, meetings, code repositories, and file uploads. Test these steps together when choosing a route. Being able to open your company's home page in a browser does not confirm that meeting apps, file sync, or command-line tools use the same path. For tasks that need stable sessions, compare how dedicated and relay routes perform over time.
If your company provides dedicated access or device management policies, follow those requirements first and avoid adding network settings that might conflict. VPNSit supports Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux, with unlimited devices. Each device still needs its own client setup, and you should verify how each target app connects.