Location directory · Static route examples

Locations and routes

Choose a location first, then compare route types. 1KVPN covers 120+ countries / 220+ routes. This page offers location examples and selection tips; check the user panel for current availability.

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Location refers to the exit point; route type describes the connection path. Consider both—city names alone don’t predict performance.

How to read the directory

The table below shows static examples of locations and route types, not a complete inventory or live connection status. City names indicate exit locations and don’t mean every city always offers the listed type. The streaming column suggests what to check; it does not guarantee ongoing access to any platform, catalog, or content.

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Country / Region City Route type Streaming support
Asia Pacific
JapanTokyoIEPLNetflix and more; verify availability
JapanOsakaRelayYouTube and more; verify availability
SingaporeSingaporeIEPLNetflix and more; verify availability
Hong Kong, ChinaHong KongIEPLDisney+ and more; verify availability
South KoreaSeoulRelayYouTube and more; verify availability
AustraliaSydneyDirectNetflix and more; verify availability
New ZealandAucklandRelayCheck on the target platform
MalaysiaKuala LumpurDirectCheck on the target platform
North America
United StatesLos AngelesIEPLNetflix and more; verify availability
United StatesSeattleRelayYouTube and more; verify availability
United StatesNew YorkDirectDisney+ and more; verify availability
CanadaTorontoRelayNetflix and more; verify availability
CanadaVancouverDirectCheck on the target platform
Europe
United KingdomLondonRelayNetflix and more; verify availability
GermanyFrankfurtIEPLYouTube and more; verify availability
FranceParisDirectNetflix and more; verify availability
NetherlandsAmsterdamRelayCheck on the target platform
SwedenStockholmDirectCheck on the target platform
SwitzerlandZurichRelayCheck on the target platform
ItalyMilanDirectCheck on the target platform
Other regions
BrazilSão PauloRelayCheck on the target platform
South AfricaJohannesburgDirectCheck on the target platform
United Arab EmiratesDubaiRelayCheck on the target platform
TürkiyeIstanbulDirectCheck on the target platform

This page does not show speed tests, load, or live status. “Verify availability” means test the route in the target app; it does not confirm support.

When choosing a location, first check the target service’s regional requirements, then consider your own network. An exit closer to you may work well for everyday access, but for region-specific content or business systems, the required location often matters more than geographic distance. Nearby cities can also have different paths: IEPL, relay, and direct routes in the same region may use different networks.

Broad coverage gives you options; it doesn’t mean you need to use every location. Keep a few exits that fit your current needs and learn the alternatives available in the same region. Adjust your selection when content location, connection quality, or work requirements change, rather than letting frequent switching become a burden.

Differences in route types and costs

Route types describe how a connection is organized. They can help narrow your choices, but only testing on your own network can confirm what works.

IEPL

For cross-border transmission

IEPL generally refers to an international Ethernet private line. It uses dedicated capacity for cross-border transmission rather than relying entirely on public internet routes. An IEPL label in a client usually describes the route’s underlying transport; it does not mean every leg, from your device to the destination website, uses a private line.

These routes involve the cost of dedicated capacity and access maintenance, and may suit use cases where a consistent connection matters, such as long viewing sessions, video meetings, and extended work sessions. Your local Wi-Fi, access provider, exit resources, and the destination service still affect performance, so the label alone is no guarantee of higher speed.

What to check: During your usual usage hours, test continuous playback, session stability, and file transfers.

Relay

Routes traffic through an entry point

A relay route sends the connection to an entry point first, then onward to the exit. The entry and exit can serve different roles—connecting to your network and reaching the destination website—so the exit location alone may not reveal the full path. Suitability for your network often depends on how well the entry connection and onward transmission work together.

Relay routes require maintaining entry and exit points, as well as capacity between them. Their cost structure differs from direct routes, but adding a hop does not automatically make a connection slower. If the entry point works well with your access network, a relay may suit everyday browsing, app access, and multitasking. Performance can change if the middle of the route becomes congested.

What to check: Compare different routes in the same region and see whether pages load and apps stay connected smoothly.

Direct

Connects directly to the exit

A direct route generally means the client connects straight to the exit server, without an additional service-side relay entry point. “Direct” does not mean there are no carrier routes or that traffic takes a simple path from your device to the exit. Actual transmission still depends on public internet routing and cross-border interconnection.

Compared with dedicated capacity or an additional relay, direct routes generally require fewer resources and operational steps. Lower route-management costs do not guarantee a particular level of performance. When your access network and the exit route work well together, a direct connection may suit browsing and research. Keep alternatives in mind if your usage conditions change.

What to check: Test on your usual network and at your usual times; one successful connection does not predict long-term performance.

When evaluating a route, keep exit location and path quality separate. The former affects the location websites see; the latter describes how data gets there. For region-specific content, first make sure the location is suitable. To improve connection consistency, compare the different route types available in that region. Separating these questions makes troubleshooting more focused.

Choose an exit by use case

You don’t need the same solution for every app. Start with the task at hand, then check the location, route, and app requirements.

Browsing and research

Everyday browsing

For browsing websites, finding documents, or reading news, start with an exit that meets the site’s regional requirements and provides a stable connection. Rather than focusing only on speed-test results, check whether page images, search results, and login sessions load properly. A page may open while other resources on it, served by different services, still fail to load.

If only one website has issues, first check whether the site is down or your account needs additional verification, then compare another route in the same region. Avoid changing your location, client mode, and network all at once. Make one change at a time to identify what is actually affecting access.

Netflix / Disney+ / YouTube

Streaming

First identify the region for the content you want to watch, then choose an available route in that region. Platform catalogs can vary with licensing, account region, subscription status, and how the exit is recognized. Opening a platform’s home page does not mean the title you want will play. A platform name in a route label is not a guarantee of ongoing access to all content.

To test a route, open the title you plan to watch and check whether playback starts, the picture quality meets your expectations, and playback continues without repeated buffering. If something goes wrong, try another route in the same region, then check the app cache or account status. After switching regions, check the catalog again so you don’t mistake a change in available titles for a connection problem.

ChatGPT / Claude / Gemini

AI Tools

Before using an AI tool, review the platform’s requirements for service region, account eligibility, and feature availability. A network route provides a connection; it does not replace the platform’s account review or include its paid features. Once connected, test login, chat, file uploads, and responses in your actual workflow.

For ongoing conversations or longer tasks, use a stable exit that complies with the platform’s rules and avoid unnecessary region changes. If only one feature is unavailable, check account permissions, file formats, and platform notices separately instead of assuming the entire route has failed. See our AI tools guide for more use cases.

Interactive use and session stability

Gaming

Start with the game server’s region and its rules, rather than choosing the exit closest to you. A game launcher, account login, and gameplay connection may use different addresses, so being able to log in does not mean the route is suitable for gameplay. Check that the game permits the network connection method and follow its account and regional rules.

Check whether controls respond consistently, matches stay connected, and voice chat remains clear. 1KVPN is a cross-border network acceleration subscription service; this page does not describe general-purpose routes as gaming routes or guarantee results for any particular game. If your main use case is a specific game, check compatibility before deciding whether the service is suitable.

Meetings and collaboration

Remote work

For work connections, start with your organization’s requirements. Some organizations restrict login locations or require a specific connection method; follow your administrator’s instructions and don’t change your workflow without approval. Where use is permitted, test video and audio meetings, shared documents, remote desktops, and file transfers separately. A browser test alone may not cover every work task.

Once you’ve confirmed a suitable primary exit, keep an alternative route in the same region. Before switching, save your work and pause active transfers where possible to avoid interruptions while sessions reconnect. Unlimited devices make it easy to use multiple devices, but the more devices and simultaneous tasks you have, the more important it is to consider local network contention and plan data usage.

Checks before and after connecting

Use a consistent checklist for location selection, client setup, and the target app to avoid repeated trial and error.

Before you start, verify your setup source

No email address required—get started with a username and password. Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux are supported. Find the client and subscription links in the user panel. Windows, Android, macOS, and Linux users can sign in to get the client; iOS availability is determined by the panel. Sign in to retrieve your subscription.

Once you open the client, make sure your subscription has loaded, then choose a location from the currently available list. City examples on marketing pages are not a substitute for the client list and should not be copied into connection settings. If the panel differs from this page, follow the current information in the panel.

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After connecting, test your actual task

Use IP lookup to check your current exit, but note that the location shown in a browser may not represent every app. Split-tunneling rules can send different requests over different routes, so return to the target app and test the actual task and content.

When reporting an issue, include your platform, access network, route name, target app, and any error message, and say whether switching to another route in the same region changed anything. Remove unnecessary personal information before submitting; never send your password or full subscription link. Describing the issue in a ticket through the panel is more useful for troubleshooting than simply saying “the connection is bad.”

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Consider route selection and billing separately. Monthly subscriptions suit ongoing use, with data resetting each month on the activation date; mid-cycle upgrades are prorated for the remaining days. Data packs remain valid until used and never expire, making them suitable if you prefer to pay based on actual usage. Streaming, file transfers, and using multiple devices all consume data, so don’t choose a plan based only on the number of routes.

1KVPN offers a 7-day no-questions-asked refund and accepts Alipay / WeChat Pay / USDT. Before comparing plans, note the locations you use most, your main apps, and your data habits, then check prices on the plans page. Whether a route suits you should be determined by testing it in real use, not by the number of cities or the route label.