Filter connections by region and use case

Route List and Selection Guide

JNVPN covers 100+ countries and 170+ routes. This page highlights representative regions, cities and route types, and explains which cross-border access tasks each connection is suited to.

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Region Index
Static Route Directory
APAC APAC Tokyo · Singapore · Seoul · Hong Kong · Sydney NA North America Los Angeles · San Jose · Seattle · New York · Toronto EU Europe London · Paris · Frankfurt · Amsterdam · Zurich INTL Other Regions Dubai · Mumbai · Johannesburg · São Paulo
IEPL Relay Direct
Representative Directory

100+ Countries / 170+ Routes Overview

The table below shows how routes are organized across key regions rather than providing a complete list. Actual availability is shown in the client directory after login; JNVPN maintains entry points and connection paths according to network conditions, so cities and route types may change.

Country/Region City Route Type Streaming Support
APAC
Japan Tokyo IEPL Supported
Japan Osaka Relay Supported
Singapore Singapore IEPL Supported
South Korea Seoul Relay Supported
Hong Kong, China Hong Kong IEPL Supported
Australia Sydney Direct Partially supported
North America
United States Los Angeles IEPL Supported
United States San Jose Relay Supported
United States Seattle Direct Partially supported
United States New York Relay Supported
Canada Toronto Direct Partially supported
Europe
United Kingdom London IEPL Supported
France Paris Relay Supported
Germany Frankfurt Relay Supported
Netherlands Amsterdam Direct Partially supported
Switzerland Zurich Direct Partially supported
Other Regions
United Arab Emirates Dubai Relay Partially supported
India Mumbai Direct Partially supported
South Africa Johannesburg Direct Partially supported
Brazil São Paulo Direct Partially supported
Understand the path before comparing performance

How the Three Route Types Work

IEPL, relay and direct routes describe how data travels from the local network to the destination region. They are not simply better or worse tiers; the right choice depends on the use case, destination, local carrier and time of day.

IEPL

A More Controlled Cross-Border Path

IEPL routes typically send the connection through a more centrally managed transport path before reaching the destination exit. Compared with relying entirely on public networks hop by hop, this type of route is more likely to remain consistent. It suits video meetings, long-running file sync, streaming output and persistent sessions where connection continuity matters. The point is not a fixed speed promise, but less uncertainty from complex public-network paths.

Dedicated routes generally cost more to maintain than ordinary direct routes, so they are best reserved for priority tasks rather than used for every connection. For opening websites or handling short requests, a relay or direct route may be enough. First check whether dropouts, repeated reconnects or fluctuations are actually affecting the task before switching to IEPL.

Relay

Use an Intermediate Entry Point for Complex Paths

A relay route first connects to a more suitable entry point, which then sends data to the destination region. An extra hop does not necessarily mean a slower experience; when the direct path from the local network is highly circuitous or inconsistent, a well-chosen relay can make the overall connection smoother. It suits everyday browsing, streaming, web-based AI tools and most situations that require a balance of stability and resource cost.

Relay performance depends heavily on the local carrier and the path between the entry point and destination. Different relay entries in the same city can perform differently. If pages load slowly or streaming content repeatedly stops, try another relay in the same destination region instead of reconnecting to the same route. Keep other devices and background downloads unchanged before comparing.

Direct

A Simple Path for General Access

Direct routes mainly rely on the public network path between the local network and the destination region, without an additional dedicated entry point or relay. Their structure is more direct and usually costs fewer resources, making them suitable for web browsing, research, occasional file transfers and tasks that do not require continuous connectivity. For nearby regions with a smooth public path, direct routes can also offer a natural, lightweight experience.

Direct routes are more affected by the local network and public cross-region paths. Different access networks, time periods and routing exits can all change the experience. If a direct route completes the task reliably, there is no need to switch just because of its name. If fluctuations persist, try a relay in the same region first, then consider an IEPL route in that region.

Choose by Task

How to Choose a Route

The first rule is to stay close to the target service, not simply to choose a well-known city. Confirm the service region and task type, then compare route types within that region. This is usually more effective than switching between distant regions.

Everyday Browsing

For international websites, research or short requests, start with a nearby direct or relay route. These tasks usually involve many short requests, so reliable page loading matters more than a single burst-speed result. Use one nearby region for a while; if only certain sites behave oddly, switch within the same region rather than moving immediately to a more distant city.

Avoid running large sync jobs at the same time, since background transfers can distort the comparison. Once browsing works normally again, gradually resume other apps to distinguish a route issue from a website issue or local network congestion.

Streaming

For streaming, identify the content region first, then choose a corresponding route marked “Supported” in the table. Before playback, close old pages and reopen the content app so it can fully detect the new network exit. If the page opens but playback buffers repeatedly, switch from direct to relay or IEPL within the same region. Avoid changing the region and device at the same time so the cause remains clear.

Content catalogs can also depend on the account region. A route only provides the corresponding network exit; it cannot replace the content service’s own account rules. If a program is unavailable, check the account and content regions first, then decide whether to switch routes.

AI Tools

AI tools often depend on login state, region detection, persistent connections and streaming output at the same time. Keep the exit region consistent and avoid switching regions during login, conversations or generation. On the web, start with a nearby relay; if long conversations, code generation or continuous output often stops, try an IEPL route in the same region.

If the page opens but the response remains stuck generating, do not just refresh repeatedly. Save the current content, stop other high-traffic tasks, then change to another route in the same region and establish a new session. For developer tools or command-line tasks, verify that the application is actually using the current connection settings; the browser may work while the tool still follows its previous path.

Online Gaming

Gaming depends heavily on path continuity and the region where the target server is located. Identify the game region first, then choose a route in that region or a nearby one. Keep using direct if it remains stable; if login works but matches suffer intermittent disconnects, try a relay and then an IEPL route in the same region. Fully exit and reopen the game after switching so the connection is rebuilt.

Treat game updates and live matches separately. Updates favor sustained downloads, while matches depend more on small packets arriving continuously. Do not infer match quality from download speed, and avoid large file transfers on other devices while testing routes.

Remote Work

Video meetings, remote desktops, online documents and code repositories have different requirements. Start ordinary document collaboration with a nearby relay; video meetings and remote desktops are better suited to a stable relay or IEPL route. For systems tied to a company region, prioritize an exit in the same region as the enterprise service.

Keep one route fixed during work and avoid switching regions during a meeting. If a change is necessary, save online documents and finish active uploads before reconnecting. For continuously running sync tools, check that they have resumed automatically rather than confirming only that a webpage opens.

Reduce unproductive trial and error

A Reusable Route Selection Process

Route performance depends on the local access network, the target service and the current path. A more effective approach is to change only one condition at a time and note which route type fits each task. This builds a more reliable personal routine than constantly chasing a particular city.

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  1. Identify the Destination Region

    Narrow the choices based on the region of the website, content catalog, enterprise system or game server. If the target is in Japan, compare Japanese routes first; if it is in the United States, start with US routes. Do not begin with an unrelated region.

  2. Start with the Lightweight Path

    For general browsing, start with direct or relay. If the task involves meetings, continuous generation, remote desktops or long-running sync, make IEPL the priority fallback instead of sending every task through the same route type.

  3. Keep Test Conditions Consistent

    Compare routes on the same device, against the same service and at similar times. Pause background downloads and cloud sync during testing. Change only the route, without changing app settings and the network environment at the same time.

  4. Rebuild the App Connection

    After switching, reopen the target webpage. For meetings, games, developer tools and desktop apps, exit the old session before reconnecting. An old connection may retain its previous path, so seeing the client switch is not enough to complete the test.

  5. Save Choices for Regular Tasks

    Add routes suited to work, streaming, AI tools or general browsing to your favorites. Switch by use case as tasks change instead of starting over from the full directory each time.

Route Questions

Common Route Selection Questions

These answers explain how to use the route directory. For complete troubleshooting steps, continue to the Help Center.

Does a farther route always perform worse?
Not necessarily. Geographic distance is only one factor; the connection also depends on the local carrier, cross-region routing, route type and the target service location. Start with a region close to the target service, then compare direct, relay and IEPL routes there rather than judging by map distance alone.
Why are multiple route types available in the same city?
The same city can be reached through different entry points and transport paths. Direct routes rely on public networks, relays use a suitable intermediate entry point, and IEPL uses a more centrally managed cross-border path. Keeping multiple types supports different local networks and tasks.
Why can content differ when streaming is marked supported?
Streaming catalogs can still depend on the content provider’s regional rules, the account region and how the current network exit is identified. “Supported” means the route is a good first choice, not that every account will see the same catalog. Reopen the app after switching and confirm that the target region matches the account conditions.
Can different devices use different routes?
Yes. JNVPN supports Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux, with unlimited devices online at the same time. Each device can use a route suited to its task—for example, a work device can stay on a meeting-friendly route while an entertainment device uses the region matching its content.
Do I need to provide an email address when registering?
No email address is required. Register with a username and password, then sign in to access the client and subscription and view the currently available route directory in the client.

Still unsure which route to choose? The Help Center provides a troubleshooting sequence for connections, speed and routes.

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