GLOBAL ROUTE DIRECTORY

Global Routes
and Route Selection

GreenVPN covers 90+ markets / 200+ routes. This page organizes representative exits by region and explains the path differences between IEPL, transit and direct routes, helping you choose based on your destination, network conditions and application type.

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ROUTE PREVIEW

Representative routes by region

The information below illustrates the coverage structure and common exit combinations; it is not a complete inventory. Actual route availability is shown in the user panel after login. Route names, exit assignments and streaming compatibility may change during maintenance.

Asia-Pacific routes

Country City Route type Streaming
🇯🇵Japan Tokyo IEPL Supported
🇸🇬Singapore Singapore IEPL Supported
🇰🇷South Korea Seoul Transit Supported
🇭🇰Hong Kong, China Hong Kong IEPL Supported
🇹🇼Taiwan, China Taipei Transit Supported

North America routes

Country City Route type Streaming
🇺🇸United States Los Angeles IEPL Supported
🇺🇸United States San Jose Transit Supported
🇺🇸United States New York Direct Platform-dependent
🇨🇦Canada Toronto Transit Supported
🇨🇦Canada Vancouver Direct Platform-dependent

Europe routes

Country City Route type Streaming
🇬🇧United Kingdom London IEPL Supported
🇩🇪Germany Frankfurt Transit Supported
🇫🇷France Paris Direct Platform-dependent
🇳🇱Netherlands Amsterdam Transit Supported
🇨🇭Switzerland Zurich Direct Platform-dependent

Routes in other regions

Country City Route type Streaming
🇦🇺Australia Sydney Transit Supported
🇳🇿New Zealand Auckland Direct Platform-dependent
🇦🇪United Arab Emirates Dubai Transit Platform-dependent
🇧🇷Brazil São Paulo Direct Platform-dependent
🇿🇦South Africa Johannesburg Direct Platform-dependent
ROUTE ANATOMY

IEPL, Transit and Direct Routes

Route types describe the approximate path from local access to the target exit. The names are not a simple speed ranking; the real differences involve the scope of path control, routing methods, suitable distances and maintenance costs.

IEPL
Backbone path

IEPL: greater control over cross-border paths

IEPL routes place key cross-border segments on paths with clearer management boundaries, reducing uncontrollable detours and entry-point changes on the public internet. They are better suited to sustained transfers, remote meetings, work-file synchronization, extended streaming and use cases that require consistent connectivity. The advantage is usually not a peak in one speed test, but a path that is more likely to remain consistent during continuous use.

These routes require greater investment in access and maintenance, so they are generally prioritized for concentrated demand, frequent use or longer cross-border distances. Even with an IEPL route, local network quality remains important; congested wireless signals, underpowered routers or a busy target service can all affect the final experience. Confirm the exit region first, then observe whether the actual application remains stable instead of judging only by the route name.

RELAY
Transit path

Transit: an extra routing layer between access and exit

A transit route first connects to an entry point suited to the current access network, then uses an intermediate link to reach the target region. Its core value is separating entry selection from the remote exit: the entry improves local access, while the exit matches the region required by a website, AI tool or streaming service. For distant destinations, transit can avoid inefficient paths that may occur with direct access.

Transit maintenance focuses on coordination between the entry, forwarding link and exit. More path stages provide more routing flexibility, but also mean that any stage may require a switch during maintenance. Transit suits everyday browsing, cross-region service access and mixed application use. When a connection is poor, try another transit route in the same exit region first to determine whether the issue comes from a specific entry point or the target service itself.

DIRECT
Public-internet path

Direct: a simpler path that depends more on the access environment

A direct route connects from the current network to the remote exit without adding a dedicated forwarding layer. Its structure is clear and resource allocation is straightforward, making it suitable for routine access, backup exits and connections to specific regions. When the public-internet path from the access network to the target region is reasonable, direct routing can provide a simple and effective connection.

Direct routes are also more exposed to carrier routing changes, cross-region distance and time-of-day conditions. A distant exit is not necessarily suitable as the default, and a geographically closer location does not always deliver a better application experience because the actual path may pass through other regions. Treat direct routing as an option to compare: first verify that the target service works, then observe sustained performance. If the application is sensitive to connection fluctuations, compare a transit or IEPL route in the same region.

Cost differences

Costs reflect the scope of path control and maintenance

IEPL costs focus on controlled cross-border segments and ongoing maintenance; transit requires maintenance of the entry, forwarding path and exit; direct routes have fewer structural layers but depend more on the public-internet path. GreenVPN lists all types in one route directory so users can switch by use case instead of being locked into a single route type.

SELECTION GUIDE

Choose exits and routes by use case

Choose a route by first asking which region the target service requires, then considering the route type and current access environment. Getting the region right is usually more effective than repeatedly switching between markets.

Everyday browsing

For reading international websites, handling messages and accessing familiar services, start with a nearby exit that provides a stable connection. When content has no specific regional requirement, begin with an Asia-Pacific route, then compare IEPL and transit based on page opening, image loading and sustained connections. For everyday browsing, repeatedly chasing a single speed-test result is unnecessary; opening several familiar sites in succession better reflects real usage.

If some websites work while others do not, first check whether the target site has a separate regional requirement rather than assuming the entire route is unavailable. Browser caches, extensions and existing sessions may retain old regional information. Reopening the page after switching routes usually makes verification easier.

Streaming and regional content

Streaming first depends on the region where the content is available. Choose a Japan exit for Japanese content and a United States exit for US content instead of selecting solely by physical distance. Check the streaming status in the table and restart the relevant app after connecting so the platform can reassess the exit region. Account affiliation, content rights and app cache also affect the result, so route support does not mean every account will see exactly the same catalog.

After playback starts, focus on prolonged buffering, repeated quality changes and mid-stream disconnections rather than only whether the home page opens. If multiple route types exist in the same region, try IEPL or transit first. When problems occur, switching to another exit in the same region is more likely to reveal the cause than randomly trying different regions.

AI Tools

Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini may assess the exit region, account region, browser session and access changes together. Use a region explicitly supported by the target tool and keep the exit consistent throughout a complete work session where possible. Frequently switching between distant markets may trigger a new login or additional account checks, disrupting continuous conversations and file processing.

If the page opens but generation is frequently interrupted, compare IEPL and transit routes in the same region and check whether the local network has changed. When using a desktop client, also confirm that the browser or application is actually routed through the selected connection; seeing a connected status in the client does not replace exit verification.

Gaming connections

For gaming, choose an exit based on the region of the game server rather than blindly following the account registration region. Confirm the region the game actually connects to, then begin testing with routes in the same or a nearby direction. Games are more sensitive to jitter, packet loss and brief path changes, so normal web access does not guarantee a suitable gaming connection.

Keep the device, access network and game server unchanged during testing, and switch only the route for comparison. If the wireless network itself is unstable, improve the local connection first; a route can optimize the cross-border path but cannot fix signal problems between the device and router. Some games also use separate launchers and update services, so confirm that the relevant processes follow the client's rules.

Work and sustained connections

Remote meetings, code repositories, cloud documents and large-file synchronization place greater emphasis on session continuity. Prefer an IEPL route in the business region or a well-maintained transit route, and verify the exit before starting a meeting or transfer. Avoid frequently switching markets during work, since website sessions, enterprise access policies and active connections may all be re-established when the exit changes.

If you need to access business systems in different regions at the same time, use the client's per-app or rule-based mode so each application uses an appropriate route. After configuring it, check the browser, meeting app and synchronization tool separately to confirm that each program follows the expected path. GreenVPN supports Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux; obtain the client and subscription from the user panel after logging in.

ROUTE PRACTICE

Compare routes consistently when switching

Route evaluation should use repeatable steps. Keeping test conditions similar makes it easier to distinguish route differences from local network issues and changes in the target service.

Define the target region first

Confirm the exit region required by the website, streaming service, AI tool or game. If there is no regional requirement, start with a nearby route. Do not change the country, device and access network at the same time, or it will be difficult to tell which change made the difference.

Disconnect before switching

Disconnect the current connection before choosing a new route and reconnecting. Apps that were already open may retain the old session; if necessary, close and restart the target app so subsequent access uses the new exit path.

Verify the exit and target service

After connecting, check the exit region before opening the service you actually need. Opening a webpage is only a basic check; also verify login, content loading, sustained transfers or conversation continuity. The verification should match the real use case.

Compare routes in the same region first

If the target region is correct but performance is unsatisfactory, switch route types within that region first. This keeps the regional condition constant while comparing the entry and path structure. Switching markets changes both the content region and network path, making diagnosis harder.

Keep a backup exit

For regions you use often, prepare a primary route and a backup route. During maintenance or local network changes, switching to a backup exit in the same region is usually more efficient than trying several unrelated regions. Re-verify routes periodically instead of relying permanently on a single test result.

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