Global Route Directory

Global Servers and Routes

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Start by filtering for your target region, then compare IEPL dedicated lines, relay routes, and direct routes. Choose based on your use case, local network, and the service region you need—not just the node name.

  • 90+ countries / 200+ routes
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90+ Countries covered
200+ International routes
Unlimited Devices online at once
7 days No-questions-asked refund
Regional Routes

Explore servers by region

The table below outlines key regions, cities, and route types. Actual availability is based on the route list shown in the client after login. Streaming indicates that a route can be used to test content for the corresponding region; it does not mean every platform will make the same determination at all times.

Country City Route Type Streaming
Asia-Pacific
🇭🇰Hong Kong, China Hong Kong IEPL dedicated line Available
🇯🇵Japan Tokyo IEPL dedicated line Available
🇯🇵Japan Osaka Relay Available
🇸🇬Singapore Singapore IEPL dedicated line Available
🇰🇷South Korea Seoul Relay Available
🇹🇼Taiwan, China Taipei Relay Available
North America
🇺🇸United States Los Angeles IEPL dedicated line Available
🇺🇸United States San Jose Relay Available
🇺🇸United States Seattle Direct Available
🇺🇸United States New York Direct Available
🇨🇦Canada Toronto Direct Available
Europe
🇬🇧United Kingdom London Relay Available
🇩🇪Germany Frankfurt Relay Available
🇫🇷France Paris Direct Available
🇳🇱Netherlands Amsterdam Direct Available
🇨🇭Switzerland Zurich Direct Check against the target content
Other
🇦🇪United Arab Emirates Dubai Relay Check against the target content
🇦🇺Australia Sydney Relay Available
🇧🇷Brazil São Paulo Direct Check against the target content
🇿🇦South Africa Johannesburg Direct Check against the target content
Route Structure

IEPL, Relay, and Direct Routes Compared

Route names are not simple speed ratings. Each type uses different entry points, forwarding paths, and resource arrangements, making it suitable for different destinations. Understanding the path structure is more effective than repeatedly switching servers at random.

IEPL
Dedicated Cross-Border Line Stability First

IEPL Dedicated Line

IEPL dedicated lines organize entry and exit points through dedicated links designed for cross-border data transfer. They involve relatively fewer public-network segments, making route changes generally more predictable. The value is not a more prominent node name, but fewer unpredictable forwarding steps across the international path—creating more consistent conditions for long sessions, continuous transfers, and interactive requests.

These routes suit remote work, sustained access to AI Tools, work-file synchronization, video conferences, and web apps that need to maintain a session. During periods of local congestion, a dedicated line is still affected by the access network, device conditions, and the target service itself. Treat it as a more stable path option, not a fixed performance guarantee independent of the environment.

Dedicated lines require separate route and entry-point resources, so their maintenance cost is generally higher than that of ordinary direct routes. When several types are available for the same region, use IEPL for important tasks first, then assign routine browsing or temporary access to other routes instead of concentrating every connection on one path.

RELAY
Optimized Entry Balanced Use

Relay Route

A relay route first connects to a suitable entry point, then sends traffic through an intermediate forwarding node to the target region. By adjusting the entry location and international exit path, it can reduce detours that may occur when a local carrier connects directly to a distant server. For cross-region browsing, content access, and everyday apps, relay routes often balance coverage, cost, and connection experience.

A relay does not mean every request follows one fixed path. The entry network, forwarding node, and target region together determine the final result. When choosing a relay, match the target region first and observe page loading, file transfers, and long-session continuity rather than drawing conclusions from one brief test.

If both relay and direct routes are available in the same city, use the relay as the everyday primary path and keep direct as a comparison. When access behaves unexpectedly, changing route type often makes it easier to determine whether the issue lies with the entry network, international path, or target service than repeatedly switching between cities of the same type.

DIRECT
Public-Network Path Regional Coverage

Direct Route

A direct route connects the local network to a server in the target region without an additional forwarding entry configured by 03vpn. Its structure is more straightforward and suits clearly defined access needs, distant target regions, or situations requiring additional regional coverage. Its actual performance depends more heavily on coordination between the local carrier’s exit, international routing, and the remote network.

When routing from the local network to the target city is natural and stable, a direct route can provide a simple, effective path. When international routing becomes indirect or unstable, a relay or IEPL route in the same region may be worth trying. Direct should therefore not be treated as simply faster or slower; it is a different path structure.

Direct routes work well as regional supplements, backup paths, and troubleshooting references. If a target service offers content only in a specific region, use a direct route for that region to confirm the regional result first, then decide whether to switch to a relay in the same region based on longer-term use.

Comparison IEPL Dedicated Line Relay Direct
Path Structure Dedicated cross-border link Coordinated entry and forwarding nodes Local network direct to exit
Best For Long sessions and important connections Everyday access and general use Regional coverage and backup paths
Key Variables Local entry and target service Entry, forwarding, and exit paths Carrier international routing
Resource Cost Relatively higher Relatively balanced Relatively direct
Choose by Use Case

Start with the task, then choose the region

No single route suits every task. Regional detection, session length, interaction frequency, and the local network all affect the result. The sections below outline a practical filtering order for common use cases.

BROWSE

Everyday Browsing

Everyday browsing includes search, news, documents, and standard web apps. The priority is consistent page response and reliable access to frequently used sites. Start with a nearby Asia-Pacific route, then compare relay and IEPL options in the same region. If a page opens but images, scripts, or login state fail to load fully, switch to another route type in the same region to rule out compatibility issues between a specific path and content-delivery nodes.

There is no need to chase popular distant cities for routine browsing. When the target service has no specific regional requirement, a nearby region usually makes stable interaction easier. For websites tied to a particular country, switch to the corresponding exit and reopen the page afterward so the old session does not continue using its previous regional information.

MEDIA

Streaming and Regional Content

For streaming, start with the content’s region rather than the route type. If the library is in Japan, filter for Japan first; if the content is in the United States, start with the United States. After confirming the region, test routes marked as supporting Streaming. Platforms assess exit region, account region, cache, and playback-device status together, so changing a node alone may not refresh every signal immediately.

After switching regions, close the existing playback page and reopen the target content. If the homepage region has changed but specific content remains unavailable, clear the app cache or restart the client. For extended playback, prioritize continuous transfer; where IEPL or relay routes are available in the same region, try them first for full viewing. Direct routes work well for regional checks and as a backup entry.

AI

AI Tools

AI Tools commonly depend on regional detection, the login environment, streaming output, and persistent connections. Choose a stable route in a region supported by the target tool, and keep the exit region consistent during login, web use, and developer-tool calls. Frequent cross-region switching during a session can trigger a new login, interrupt the session, or cause the access conditions to be assessed again.

For web use, try IEPL or relay routes first. Command-line tools, development environments, and editor plugins also require confirmation that the relevant process is actually using the client connection. If the web app works but a development tool does not, check the app’s own network settings rather than immediately blaming the server. When using several AI services, choose an exit region that meets their shared regional requirements to reduce repeated environment changes.

GAME

Gaming Connections

For gaming, match the game server’s region first and pay attention to sustained connection stability. Smooth web access does not guarantee suitability for real-time interaction: games are affected by local access, carrier routing, the game server, and the client’s forwarding method. Start with an IEPL or relay route in a nearby region, then compare it with a direct route in the same region.

Some game launchers, update tools, and game processes use different connection methods. If login succeeds but the match connection fails, check whether the launcher and game process are using the same network path. Restarting the relevant programs after switching servers can prevent an old connection from continuing to occupy the previous route.

WORK

Remote Work

Remote work often includes video conferences, online documents, code repositories, cloud consoles, and file synchronization. These tasks prioritize long-lived connections and regional consistency, so an IEPL dedicated line is a sensible first choice, with a relay in the same region as backup. During work, avoid switching across regions repeatedly because of a brief slowdown; doing so can force login sessions, permission checks, and collaboration apps to revalidate the environment.

If a company service is hosted in a fixed region, choose an exit near that service rather than simply the city closest to you. When file synchronization fails, distinguish between upload, download, and login endpoints, which may use different domains. If only one function is affected, reconnect to a route in the same region first, then check the app’s proxy scope and system network permissions.

How to Switch

Troubleshoot Routes in a Fixed Order

Switching cities at random changes the region, route type, and app state at the same time, making the source of a problem difficult to identify. Testing in a fixed order helps you find the right combination for the current network and task faster.

  1. Identify the target region

    First confirm the region of the website, content, work system, or game server. If there is no specific regional requirement, start nearby. For regional content, select the target country directly instead of repeatedly testing unrelated cities.

  2. Keep the region unchanged

    Within the same region, compare IEPL, relay, and direct routes in sequence. This changes only the path structure, making it easier to tell whether the difference comes from route type rather than a change in exit country.

  3. Reconnect the app

    After switching, close and reopen the target app or webpage. Existing persistent connections, cached data, and login sessions may retain the old path; a simple refresh may not fully update the environment.

  4. Validate with the real task

    Test familiar webpages for browsing, meetings and file sync for work, and login plus streaming output for AI Tools. One isolated test cannot replace the complete workflow; judge the route by whether the current task can be completed consistently.

  5. Keep a backup route

    Once the primary route is confirmed, select another route type in the same region as backup. When the primary path fails, switching directly to the backup is more efficient than filtering through every region again.

Coverage Notes

Coverage and Usage Conditions

03vpn offers 90+ countries and 200+ routes. Coverage figures describe the available regional range; actual use still depends on the target service, route type, and local network conditions.

REGION

More regions do not mean you should always choose a distant route

Coverage across multiple countries provides exit options for international websites, regional content, cloud services, and cross-region work systems. For ordinary browsing without a regional requirement, a nearby region is often better for maintaining a continuous connection; for services with a clear regional requirement, match the target country directly. The broader the route list, the more important it is to use a clear filtering order rather than treating node count itself as proof of connection quality.

PLATFORM

Different platforms can use different exits

Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux serve different use cases. A work computer can stay on a stable route, a streaming device can connect to the content’s region, and a development device can choose an exit based on the regions supported by AI Tools and cloud services. Unlimited devices online at once makes it easier to assign routes by device and task.

ACCOUNT

Account and Client Access

No email address is required; create an account with a username and password. Client access and subscription details are available in the user panel, while static installers and public subscription URLs are not provided on the server page. After logging in, view currently available regions in the route list and connect based on your use case.

PAYMENT

Plans and Payment Terms

03vpn supports Alipay, WeChat Pay, and USDT. Monthly subscriptions reset traffic each month on the activation date; when upgrading mid-cycle, the price difference is prorated by the remaining days. Traffic packages remain available until used and never expire. Check the Plans page for complete pricing and traffic allowances.

REFUND

Verify the connection with your actual use case

Route performance depends on the user’s network, target region, and app environment. Test the connection on your usual devices and with real tasks, and keep a backup path in the same region. 03vpn offers a 7-day no-questions-asked refund; see the Terms of Use for details.