REGIONS / ROUTE DIRECTORY
Find routes by region
First, identify the exit region your destination service requires, then compare the route types available in your client. Distance between cities alone does not determine access quality, and a region name does not guarantee access to streaming content.
“Verify on target platform” means streaming support cannot be confirmed by the route name alone. Connect, open the platform, and check access based on your account region, playback permissions, and actual playback results. This directory does not guarantee access to a specific catalog or resolution.
Asia-Pacific
For everyday browsing, compare locations such as Hong Kong, Japan, or Singapore. If an app specifies a region, follow its requirements. Even within Asia-Pacific, routes may use different entry points and international paths, so don’t choose based on map distance alone.
| Country / Region | City | Route type | Streaming support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | Tokyo | Relayed | Verify on target platform |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | IEPL | Verify on target platform |
| Singapore | Singapore | Relayed | Verify on target platform |
| Japan | Osaka | Direct | Verify on target platform |
| Taiwan | Taipei | Relayed | Verify on target platform |
| South Korea | Seoul | Direct | Verify on target platform |
| Australia | Sydney | Relayed | Verify on target platform |
North America
North America may be an option when collaboration platforms, AI tools, or work resources require an exit in the region. Consider the destination service’s account requirements and access policies, too. Using a US or Canadian exit does not automatically grant access to a service.
| Country / Region | City | Route type | Streaming support |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Los Angeles | Relayed | Verify on target platform |
| United States | Seattle | Direct | Verify on target platform |
| United States | San Jose | Relayed | Verify on target platform |
| Canada | Vancouver | Relayed | Verify on target platform |
| Canada | Toronto | Direct | Verify on target platform |
Europe
When accessing European work sites, regional content, or team systems, choose an exit location based on the destination. A site loading quickly does not mean file transfers or meetings will perform the same way. Test with the tasks you actually need to run.
| Country / Region | City | Route type | Streaming support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Frankfurt | Direct | Verify on target platform |
| United Kingdom | London | Relayed | Verify on target platform |
| France | Paris | Direct | Verify on target platform |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | Relayed | Verify on target platform |
| Finland | Helsinki | Direct | Verify on target platform |
Other regions
Region-specific services may require an exit in South America, Africa, or the Middle East. Add these locations to your regular list only when a destination service needs a local network presence. For everyday access, there’s no need to add distance just to broaden coverage.
| Country / Region | City | Route type | Streaming support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | São Paulo | Relayed | Verify on target platform |
| South Africa | Johannesburg | Direct | Verify on target platform |
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Relayed | Verify on target platform |
These are regional references, not a complete inventory, and they do not mean every city offers every route type. Get your current subscription from the user dashboard, then check the actual configuration in your client. Don’t manually construct connection addresses based on this page.
PATH / REQUEST ROUTES
IEPL, relayed, and direct routes
Route type describes the connection path, not a performance ranking. Your experience also depends on your local network, access provider, time of day, destination site, and client rules.
IEPL
Dedicated network pathsIEPL generally refers to an international Ethernet private line. To understand this type of route, consider the access, international transport, and exit segments separately. IEPL describes mainly the transport method; it does not mean the entire path from your device to the destination site uses a dedicated line. The client still needs to connect correctly, and your local Wi-Fi and the destination service’s response can also affect your experience.
For ongoing video calls, remote desktop sessions, or work sessions, consider IEPL routes and test their consistency during your actual working hours. Dedicated transport typically involves specific resources and maintenance, with a different cost structure from public networks. That does not mean VPNRQ charges extra by route type; check the user dashboard for the specific service details.
Focus on consistency during extended use, not just whether a page opens. Quantum encryption is a service security claim, not a measure of connection quality, and the name alone does not establish any further security details.
Relayed
From entry point to exitA relayed route adds an access or forwarding step between your device and the final exit. Your device connects to an entry point first, then follows the configured path to the exit region. The entry and exit locations may differ, so don’t assume the exit city shown in the client is the location of every connection hop.
An extra hop doesn’t necessarily mean a slower connection. If the entry point suits your local network, relaying may provide a smoother path; if the entry point has a poor connection, it may become a source of problems. Relayed routes are worth comparing for everyday browsing, frequently used apps, and streaming. Resource costs depend on the combination of entry point, transport, and exit, so don’t assume they’re always lower than dedicated routes or higher than direct ones.
Compare different paths to the same region. If a relayed route doesn’t work well, try another available route to the same exit region. This helps distinguish a path issue from a region or access-permission issue.
Direct
Connect directly to the exit serverA direct route generally means the client connects straight to the exit server, without an additional application-level relay. It does not mean there are no routing hops on the internet or that data bypasses all network providers. The path is easier to understand, but actual routing still depends on network conditions.
When the connection from your local network to the exit is smooth, a direct route can work for browsing, accessing resources, or as a backup. Congestion or routing changes may mean you need to switch route types. Direct routes typically require fewer resources for extra relay hops, but overall costs still depend on the exit region and network resources. This page makes no claims about plan discounts or performance guarantees.
Keep a usable alternative path. A simpler route structure doesn’t make direct connections the best choice for every task. Compare it against your own real-world use.
REQUEST / CHOOSE BY USE CASE
Choose an exit and route for the task
The region determines where a request appears to come from; traffic rules determine which requests use that route. Start with the task, then adjust the rules so you don’t just switch routes while overlooking how the app actually connects.
Everyday browsing
Start with a familiar region that works with your destination site. Route international sites through your selected connection, while keeping local resources on their usual path where appropriate. Check whether pages load fully and images, sign-in, and attachments work—not just whether the homepage appears. If text loads but images are missing, traffic rules for resource domains may be involved; it doesn’t necessarily mean the entire route is unavailable.
For everyday browsing, look for a consistent, repeatable experience. Keep a primary route and an alternative that work well, and switch only when a specific issue comes up. Changing regions frequently may prompt sites to recheck your sign-in status and makes troubleshooting results harder to compare.
Streaming
Check your account access, content region, and device compatibility on the target platform before testing a route. What Netflix, Disney+, and other platforms show also depends on your account, licensing, and how the platform identifies connections. An exit in a particular region doesn’t guarantee access to all content there. Loading the homepage and successfully playing a video are different test results.
Compare routes on the same device with the same content. Check whether playback starts, seeking works, and viewing remains stable. Resolution also depends on your platform subscription and device capabilities, so don’t judge by route name alone. For more details, see the streaming guide.
AI tools
Before using an AI tool, check the destination service’s supported regions and account requirements. A network route changes the request path; it does not grant eligibility for a third-party account or override the platform’s own rules. After choosing a region, try to keep the exit consistent throughout your session, with coordinated routing rules for sign-in, chats, and file uploads.
If the interface loads but requests won’t submit, check account messages, API errors, and file uploads separately. Browser access doesn’t mean a desktop app uses the same proxy settings. Check whether the specific app follows the system proxy, adjust its rules using a method supported by the client if needed, and then test the actual task.
Gaming
First, identify the game server’s region, then check whether your client supports the traffic type the game requires. Updates, account sign-in, and gameplay may use different services, so normal browser access doesn’t prove game traffic is taking the expected route. Don’t assume this service is a dedicated game-optimization product.
Check connection stability during play, disconnection messages, and voice chat. Also rule out local wireless interference and background downloads. If only one game has issues, first check its rules, how the app is routed, and the status of the destination service. Avoid changing the exit for every app long-term to fix one app.
Remote work
Assess routes for meetings, remote desktops, collaborative documents, and file transfers separately. Meetings depend on consistent audio and video; remote desktops need responsive interaction; file transfers should be tested to completion. A smooth one-off webpage visit is no substitute for testing your actual workflow.
When accessing company resources, follow your organization’s network requirements and don’t override company connection settings without authorization. Check that your primary and backup routes work before important meetings, and avoid switching without a clear reason during work sessions. VPNRQ supports unlimited simultaneous devices, but check the rules and connection status on each device separately.
CHECK / VERIFY CONNECTIONS
Check access after connecting
The route name is a starting point; results in the destination app are what matter. Keep test conditions consistent to find problems more easily than by repeatedly changing regions.
From client settings to the destination app
- Check your subscription and configuration. Review your plan and data status in the user dashboard, then refresh the subscription in your client. Expired configurations or unapplied connection settings can’t be fixed by repeatedly switching regions. Download the client and retrieve your subscription through the user dashboard.
- Check how the app connects. Review the client’s current mode and matching rules to confirm the destination app uses your selected route. Browsers, desktop apps, and system services may connect differently, so check each one separately.
- Keep test conditions consistent. Use the same device, local network, and task to compare different routes to the same region. If you change the network, region, and rules at once, it’s hard to tell which change made a difference—even if the result improves.
- Record reproducible symptoms. Distinguish between connection failures, incomplete pages, playback failures, and interrupted sessions. Note when the issue occurred, the route name, and any system or client messages to help with follow-up troubleshooting.
If you still need help, submit a support ticket through the user dashboard. Include the destination app, exit region, local network type, and changes you’ve already tried. Before sharing screenshots, hide subscription links, passwords, and sensitive account details. Don’t post your full subscription configuration in a public forum.