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International Server Locations

Choose an exit region first, then pick a connection type. This guide covers locations and route selection, helping you distinguish between reaching a website and meeting the needs of a specific use case.

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This is a static reference guide, not a live status page. Sign in to the user dashboard to see the routes currently available to your account.

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Location directory

Browse by location

A location tells you where your traffic exits; a connection type describes the path it takes to get there. Different cities in the same country may perform differently, and routes to the same city may use different entry points. Consider location and path separately when choosing a route.

Reference for locations and connection types; check the user dashboard for currently available options
Country / region City Connection type Streaming availability
Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong, ChinaHong KongIEPLTest the connection with your target platform
SingaporeSingaporeIEPLTest the connection with your target platform
JapanTokyoRelayTest the connection with your target platform
JapanOsakaDirectTest the connection with your target platform
South KoreaSeoulRelayTest the connection with your target platform
AustraliaSydneyRelayTest the connection with your target platform
New ZealandAucklandDirectTest the connection with your target platform
North America
United StatesLos AngelesRelayTest the connection with your target platform
United StatesNew YorkDirectTest the connection with your target platform
CanadaTorontoRelayTest the connection with your target platform
Europe
United KingdomLondonRelayTest the connection with your target platform
FranceParisRelayTest the connection with your target platform
GermanyFrankfurtDirectTest the connection with your target platform
NetherlandsAmsterdamRelayTest the connection with your target platform
SwitzerlandZurichDirectTest the connection with your target platform
SwedenStockholmDirectTest the connection with your target platform
Other regions
BrazilSão PauloRelayTest the connection with your target platform
South AfricaJohannesburgRelayTest the connection with your target platform
United Arab EmiratesDubaiRelayTest the connection with your target platform
IndiaMumbaiDirectTest the connection with your target platform

Asia-Pacific can be a good starting point for everyday access, but a shorter geographic distance does not guarantee better app performance. For region-restricted services in North America or Europe, first choose a region that meets the service's requirements, then compare routes within that region. Other regions are best suited to users with a specific exit-location need; there is no need to keep switching from your usual location just to explore the directory.

Connection types

Route types and costs

IEPL, relay, and direct describe how a connection is routed, not a fixed ranking from best to worst. The entry point, local network, exit resources, and target service all affect performance. These descriptions explain the connection types; individual routes may use different network paths.

Dedicated network path

IEPL

IEPL generally refers to an international Ethernet private line that uses dedicated network capacity to connect nodes in different regions. Unlike routes that rely mainly on public internet routing, providers can organize entry and exit points around dedicated cross-border capacity. However, other network segments still connect your device to the entry point and the exit point to the destination website. The name of a private line does not guarantee consistent end-to-end performance.

This type of route may suit office work, file transfers, and other tasks that need a steady connection over time. Judge it by whether it handles your actual tasks continuously, not just by the type label in the client. If you usually connect in the evening, test at that time rather than assuming daytime results will hold throughout the day.

Dedicated cross-border capacity generally comes with higher procurement and maintenance costs, but those resource costs are not a separate quote for a user plan. This guide does not list prices by connection type or promise exclusive resources. Check the dashboard for the routes available to your account.

Routed through an entry point

Relay

A relay route sends your connection to an entry point first, which then forwards it to an exit in the target region. Adding an entry point does not necessarily slow things down: a relay can improve a poor route when the entry point connects more effectively to the rest of the network. A congested entry point or downstream link can also affect performance. Consider your local ISP and the time of day when comparing routes.

A relay can be an option for everyday browsing, streaming, and AI tools. First confirm that the exit region fits your needs, then open the actual app and check that sign-in, page assets, and ongoing interactions work as expected. Loading a website's home page alone does not confirm that video playback or a persistent connection will work well.

Relay routes require entry, exit, and forwarding resources. Costs depend on procurement and route design, so a relay is not necessarily more expensive than a direct connection or cheaper than a private line. For users, having an alternative route in the same region is more useful for comparison when issues arise than choosing based on the name alone.

Direct connection to an overseas entry point

Direct

A direct connection generally means the client connects straight to an overseas service entry point without an additional upstream relay. “Direct” describes how the connection is arranged; it does not mean the data passes through very few physical network devices or bypasses your local ISP. The actual path depends on routing and interconnection between networks along the way.

When the local network has a suitable path to the target region, a direct connection can work well for everyday browsing or accessing services in a specific region. If the path changes, you may see slow loading, dropped connections, or missing page assets. Compare it with a relay in the same region using the same device and tasks to avoid drawing conclusions from different test conditions.

A direct connection avoids additional upstream relay resources, but the exit still has bandwidth, IP address, and maintenance costs. A simpler setup does not imply a fixed lower price or guarantee faster performance. If your current direct connection handles your tasks reliably, there is no need to switch just because of the connection type label.

Use-case index

Choose a route for your use case

Keep route selection simple: check which regions the target service allows, which paths work with your current network, and whether the route handles your actual tasks. More routes give you options, but you do not need to keep changing a route that works for you.

Everyday browsing

For reading international websites, research, and messaging, start with an Asia-Pacific exit that meets the target website's requirements. Test sites you actually use and check that images, search results, and attachments load fully. Seeing the top of a page does not mean all its content used the same route; some assets may come from other domains.

If only one website has a problem, check the client rules and the website's status first. If several unrelated sites are affected, compare other routes in the same region. This helps avoid mistaking a local issue for an unavailable exit region.

Video and streaming

Platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, and YouTube have different content and access policies. First identify the service and region you need, then try playing specific content and check that redirects, subtitles, and playback work as expected. Finding a title's artwork does not replace testing playback, and your account entitlements may also affect what you can watch.

Video quality depends on the platform, content, device capabilities, and connection conditions; a route name is no guarantee. After changing exits, an app may continue using an existing session. If needed, stop playback, reopen the app, and check the region and content again. For more scenarios, see the streaming route guide.

AI tools and persistent connections

AI tools may require more than an accessible webpage: they can also rely on persistent conversation connections, file uploads, and requests to external resources. Check the tool's published regional and account requirements, then choose an exit that meets them. Network access does not replace account eligibility or guarantee that every feature will be available.

When using tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Midjourney, keep the exit region consistent throughout a task. If generation is interrupted, check regular web access and the client connection before deciding whether the service itself is having an issue. Frequently switching regions can make troubleshooting harder.

Gaming and interactive apps

Games have different requirements for routing, packet loss, and connection methods than regular websites. Check where the game server is located and whether the client supports forwarding the relevant traffic before choosing an exit region. Being able to sign in does not mean in-game traffic will use the same route.

X1VPN is a subscription service for cross-border access and network acceleration. This guide does not imply that standard international routes provide dedicated support for specific games. Check compatibility with the app itself; for competitive or real-time play, a nearby region alone does not guarantee a good connection.

Work and multiple devices

For remote meetings, cloud documents, and file syncing, prioritize testing connection stability over time. Before an important meeting or transfer, check that app permissions, audio and video calls, and file access all work. Keep the route unchanged once a task begins to reduce the chance of a session reconnecting after an exit switch.

There is no device limit, but check each device's local network, client settings, and traffic rules separately. Work devices should also follow your organization's access policies; do not change existing corporate connection settings without authorization. If you cannot access a work resource, check the routing rules before changing the exit for all traffic.

Connection checks

Post-connection checklist

Check your account, then your apps

Sign in to the user dashboard to check your subscription status and remaining data, then refresh the subscription in your client. Monthly subscription data resets each month on the activation date. Data add-ons remain available until used and do not expire; do not assume every account resets at the start of the calendar month. If the route list still differs from the dashboard, check that the client is using your current subscription instead of an old configuration.

After importing your subscription, choose a route in the target region and confirm that the client shows a connection. Then visit a regular international website and the target app. A connection icon only indicates that the client has started handling traffic; verify web assets, video playback, AI conversations, and file transfers with the relevant actions.

Keep comparisons consistent and change one thing at a time

When something goes wrong, note the region, route name, client platform, and symptoms. On the same device and network, compare different paths in the same region; change your local network only if needed. Avoid changing the region, routing mode, and client all at once. Even if the issue clears, you will not know which change made the difference.

If the target app still does not work, look for a related issue in the Help Center, or sign in to the dashboard and submit a support ticket. Describing which action failed and what changed after switching routes is usually more helpful than simply saying “it won't connect.” Before sharing a screenshot, hide your subscription URL, password, and other sensitive account information.