Z5VPN / ROUTE DIRECTORY

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Choose an exit region first, then consider the route.

There may be more than one way to reach the same destination. This directory groups locations, cities and route types so you can browse by need. Beyond the route name, consider the target service’s regional requirements and how the connection performs in practice.

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Global Route Directory

Start with a region you use often. The city indicates the exit location, while the route type describes how the connection is routed. Neither alone determines whether a platform will let you watch its content.

Asia-Pacific is a useful starting point for comparing everyday connections. North American and European routes can help match services with specific regional requirements, while other locations may suit local content or business needs. Geographic distance is only one factor: your local carrier, access network and destination website can all affect the route, so map distance alone is not a reliable guide.

On narrow screens, swipe horizontally to view the table. “Check by platform and region” means availability is not guaranteed; it does not indicate support or lack of support.

Selected routes · See the user dashboard for the full list
Country / Region	City	Route Type	Streaming Availability
Asia-Pacific
Singapore	Singapore	IEPL	Check by platform and region
Japan	Tokyo	IEPL	Check by platform and region
Japan	Osaka	IEPL	Check by platform and region
Hong Kong	Hong Kong	Relay	Check by platform and region
South Korea	Seoul	Relay	Check by platform and region
Australia	Sydney	Direct	Check by platform and region
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur	Relay	Check by platform and region
Thailand	Bangkok	Relay	Check by platform and region
North America
United States	Los Angeles	Relay	Check by platform and region
United States	Seattle	Relay	Check by platform and region
Canada	Toronto	Direct	Check by platform and region
Mexico	Mexico City	Direct	Check by platform and region
Europe
Germany	Frankfurt	Direct	Check by platform and region
United Kingdom	London	Relay	Check by platform and region
France	Paris	Direct	Check by platform and region
Netherlands	Amsterdam	Direct	Check by platform and region
Sweden	Stockholm	Direct	Check by platform and region
Italy	Milan	Direct	Check by platform and region
Other Regions
Brazil	São Paulo	Direct	Check by platform and region
South Africa	Johannesburg	Direct	Check by platform and region
United Arab Emirates	Dubai	Relay	Check by platform and region
Chile	Santiago	Direct	Check by platform and region

Exit location and content eligibility are separate considerations. Connecting through a region does not automatically grant access to local content, subscription benefits or payment options. Platforms may consider your exit address, account region, payment details and content licensing. Refer to the platform’s current notices for its specific requirements.

Connection Routes

Route Types and Trade-offs

IEPL, relay and direct describe how a connection is routed, not a standardized speed tier. Their cost structures differ, but that does not imply any known charges beyond the plan price.

IEPL

A More Controlled Cross-Border Link

IEPL generally refers to an international Ethernet private line. It uses dedicated cross-border transmission resources to connect network access points, then reaches the destination service through an exit. Compared with routes that rely entirely on the public internet for cross-border transmission, this setup places more emphasis on control over the transmission segment. Network conditions still apply between your device and the entry point, and between the exit and the website. The route label cannot replace real-world, end-to-end performance.

This route type can be worth comparing for extended work sessions, ongoing use of AI tools or evening streaming. Check whether pages repeatedly reload, sessions disconnect, and tasks complete reliably at the same time of day. Dedicated transmission resources typically involve higher setup and maintenance costs, but this page makes no performance guarantees or claims about additional fees. Check the dashboard for availability.

Relay

Rerouting Through an Entry Point

A relay route sends the connection to an access or forwarding node first, then onward to an international exit. The point is not simply to add a stop, but to create a better handoff between local access and the rest of the route. The entry point, peering quality and subsequent routing all affect the result. A relay is not necessarily faster than a direct route, and the route name alone cannot tell you whether it will suit your network.

If a direct route to your destination region performs inconsistently, a relay to the same region can be an alternative to compare. Keep the device, app and target content the same, and change only the route type to make differences easier to assess. Relay costs reflect forwarding resources, network interconnection and maintenance. The setup is generally more complex than a direct route, but actual costs depend on the resources involved; route labels are not a plan price list.

Direct

A More Direct Connection

Direct generally means the client connects to an international exit over the public internet, without an additional relay entry point provided by this service. “Direct” does not mean there are no routers along the physical path or that only one carrier is involved. Public internet routes still depend on carrier peering arrangements, so connections to the same city can feel different on different access networks.

When your local carrier has good connectivity to the destination region, a direct route can be a useful starting point for everyday browsing. Its routing setup is simpler and typically avoids an extra layer of relay resources. However, performance can change when international exits are busy or peering routes shift. Test it at the times you actually use it rather than treating a brief daytime connection as conclusive for evenings or extended use.

Security note: Z5VPN uses “military-grade encryption” as a key service security message. Route type and encryption are separate considerations. Choosing a route does not replace keeping devices up to date, protecting accounts or verifying the websites you visit.

Use-Case Guide

Choose an Exit for Your Needs

Decide what you need to do first, then choose where to connect. A route that reliably handles everyday tasks is often more useful than a single speed-test result.

Everyday Browsing

For reading websites, researching and email, start by comparing commonly used Asia-Pacific locations to avoid unnecessary long-distance routing. Open the sites you actually use and check that text, images and attachments all load. Seeing the homepage alone does not confirm that everything else is reachable. Once you find a route for everyday use, keep one alternative with a different path; there is no need to change regions every time a page loads.

If a website has specific regional requirements, check those first. A closer location is not necessarily better for every site, and a route type cannot change the service area defined by the website.

Streaming

For streaming, first check which regions your account can use, then confirm that the title is licensed in that region. Catalogs and access checks on services such as Netflix and Disney+ can change, so a city listed here is not a guarantee of access to specific content. After playback begins, check for consistent streaming, quality changes and seek performance—not just whether the sign-in page opens.

HD playback also depends on device decoding, subscription benefits and your home network. If you see a regional notice, read the platform’s error message rather than repeatedly switching countries. For more on exit detection and video quality requirements, see the Streaming Guide.

Using AI Tools

Before using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Cursor, check the service’s official regional and account requirements. A network route changes the connection path; it does not replace platform eligibility or guarantee that every tool will always be available. After signing in, try to keep the exit region consistent. Frequent region changes during a session can complicate identity checks and troubleshooting.

Long conversations, file uploads and coding collaboration need a stable connection. Check sign-in, task submission and receipt of complete results separately. If only one feature fails, first check the platform’s status, your account benefits and file requirements. For more scenarios, see the AI Tools Guide.

Gaming

For gaming, check the region of the server you actually connect to, not just the publisher’s home country. Sign-in, downloads and gameplay may use different network paths, so smooth browsing does not guarantee the same in-game experience. If the game permits this type of connection, compare exits that match the server region and check for a stable connection or reconnects under the same local network conditions.

A standard international route is not automatically a dedicated gaming accelerator. Check the game’s rules and regional policies before playing, and avoid changing exits mid-session. If you need support for a specific game, confirm your use case through a support ticket.

Work and Collaboration

For remote meetings, cloud documents and work platform sign-ins, prioritize consistent availability and a stable region. Check your organization’s network policies before choosing an exit suited to your collaboration tools. During meetings, stick with a route you have already tested. Avoid syncing large files at the same time as comparing routes, so competition for home network resources is not mistaken for a route issue.

Z5VPN supports Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux, with unlimited simultaneous connections. Check local connection settings on each device. Tasks across devices can also affect one another when they share a home network. For corporate networks or company security software, ask the relevant administrator to confirm compatibility.

Before and After Connecting

Connection Checks and Troubleshooting Notes

Check your local network, exit region and target app separately. Change one condition at a time to make results easier to compare.

Check the Client Before Opening the App

Get the client and subscription details from the user dashboard. After importing them, confirm the configuration is up to date before selecting a route. A connected status means the connection process is established, but you should still open the app you intend to use and test its full functionality. To check your current exit, use the site’s network check as a reference. It reports the exit used for the current request and does not verify traffic from every app.

If an app still uses your original network, check the client mode and the app’s connection settings. Browser cache, existing sign-in sessions and system network settings can all affect what you see. Try closing and reopening the app, then check again on the same route instead of immediately blaming the exit region.

Compare Like for Like

When comparing routes, keep the device, access method, target content and time of use as consistent as possible. Differences between Wi-Fi and a wired connection may be more noticeable than differences from changing exits. If other devices are syncing files or streaming video, note that first so local competition for resources is not mistaken for an international route issue.

When reporting an issue, include your operating system, the route name shown in the client, access network, target service and exact error message. Distinguish between “can’t sign in,” “content won’t load” and “connection drops during use.” Hide account credentials and subscription details in screenshots. A clear record of what happened helps narrow down the cause and avoids unnecessary changes to unrelated settings.