Route List and Selection Guide

China access and international access serve different needs

If you’re outside mainland China and want to connect to video or music services in mainland China, look for routes marked for access to China in the client rather than choosing only by proximity to your current location. If you’re in mainland China and need to access international websites, choose an exit based on the target service’s regional requirements. The same region can appear in routes intended for different uses, so check the route notes, direction of access and target service guidance together.

A city name does not describe the entire connection path, either. The city shown in the client usually helps identify a route’s location or exit; it does not mean your data only passes through that city, nor that the target website’s server is located there. If the connection works but the content is wrong, check the current exit and account region first, then consider switching routes. That’s more useful than blindly looking for a nearer or farther city.

Everyday browsing: check pages and key features

For web browsing, start with a route that matches the target service’s regional requirements and reliably opens the pages you use. Don’t stop at the homepage: try site search, image loading and pages that require you to sign in, since they may use different service addresses. If there’s no specific regional requirement, start with a nearby region and compare the actual paths. Geographic distance is a reference point, not a measure of speed.

If some pages work and others don’t, first check whether split-tunneling rules send the target address along the expected path. Don’t assume the entire region is unavailable. Keeping a reliable everyday route and an alternative with a different path makes changes easier to identify than switching randomly every time you connect.

Streaming and music: check the content, not just the region

First confirm whether you need a service in mainland China or an international site, then check your account’s region and the licensing for the content you want. A successful connection doesn’t mean every catalog will be available, and platforms may treat different exits differently. Open the specific title you want to watch and check whether it starts, resumes after seeking, and plays without repeated buffering, rather than stopping at the platform homepage.

After changing routes, an existing playback session may continue using the previous connection. If needed, reopen the app and check again. Avoid switching regions repeatedly during playback, as session changes can be mistaken for route problems. For instructions on accessing video services in mainland China and how platforms make their decisions, see the streaming guide. Content availability is still determined by the target platform.

AI tools: keep sessions consistent and regions stable

AI chats, code completion and command-line tools often need a persistent session. When testing, don’t just check that the login page opens: complete a real conversation, see whether responses continue to come through, and check that requests from your editor follow the same path as your browser. Apps may have their own proxy settings or may not inherit system settings, so browser access alone doesn’t confirm that other tools are connected as expected.

Once you’ve chosen a region that meets the tool’s requirements, try to keep the exit region consistent. A network connection only addresses the access path; it does not replace account eligibility, regional availability or the target service’s content rules. If you see an account notice, read the platform’s exact wording instead of assuming every notice is caused by the route.

Gaming: test in the actual gameplay scenario

Choose a gaming route based on the game server region and how the launcher and game itself connect. Access to the store page doesn’t mean all the connections needed for gameplay use the same path. First check whether the game allows your network tool and connection method, then test sign-in, matchmaking and session stability in a non-critical setting. A node city near the game server does not guarantee a better experience.

This page does not promise dedicated acceleration for specific games, and a general subscription service is not the same as a purpose-built gaming network product. If your local Wi-Fi is unstable, first improve the connection between your device and router, then compare exits. Otherwise, switching routes might seem to help temporarily without fixing the underlying issue.

Work: avoid mid-session switches and keep troubleshooting details

Check video calls, cloud documents and remote collaboration tools before relying on them for work. Open the actual meeting app and test audio, video and file access; checking a regular website isn’t enough for work scenarios. If your company has separate network access requirements, follow its policies and avoid running network tools that could interfere with each other’s routing.

Once a meeting or file transfer starts, try not to change exits, as the existing session may need to reconnect. If something goes wrong, note the app name, route name, local network, time of the issue and any error message, then report it through the user panel support ticket. Before sharing screenshots, hide account details and subscription information; include only what’s needed to identify the problem.

First, confirm your subscription and current selection

After getting your subscription from the user panel, confirm that it updated successfully in the client and that the selected route is the one you expected. If the update failed, the client may still show the previous list; the route names displayed then do not confirm the current server configuration. Follow the client’s instructions to resolve update issues. Don’t copy unverified addresses from public websites or post your personal subscription link in public forums.

Next, confirm the target app uses the expected path

A connected status in the client only reflects the relevant connection state; it doesn’t mean every app follows the same path. System proxy settings, app settings and split-tunneling rules can all affect the result. Start by checking the network check page for your browser’s exit information, then test the target app separately. The browser’s result can’t establish what another app is doing, and an exit region doesn’t prove that content licensing requirements are met.

Finally, compare the region and route type

Once the target region and app path are correct, compare other route types in the same region. If only a particular website reports an error, keep the exact wording and check whether it refers to your account, service maintenance or regional rules. If commonly used apps are generally affected, check your local network and client status. This order avoids unnecessary switching and makes it easier to describe a reproducible issue to support.

Route performance can vary with your local network, the time of day and the target service; this page does not guarantee long-term performance. Keep a shortlist of routes that suit your regular tasks and check them again when conditions change. That’s more practical than treating one region as permanently best. For first-time setup, follow the quick start guide; for common connection issues, see the FAQs.

Route coverage, data allowance and device limits are separate considerations. VPNGrand allows unlimited simultaneous devices, but that does not mean unlimited data. When using a computer, tablet and other devices together, check your plan’s remaining data against how you use each one for streaming, downloads and work. Actual data use depends on what those devices are doing, not just how many there are.

Monthly plans: ¥9.9/month for 60GB, ¥18/month for 250GB, and ¥28/month for 500GB. Data resets monthly on the activation date. Mid-cycle upgrades are prorated based on the remaining days. If your usage varies, compare the data packs: ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB and ¥658/3000GB. They remain valid until used and never expire. Monthly subscriptions follow different terms, and data allowances are not speed specifications for any particular route.

VPNGrand supports Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Linux. Sign in to get your subscription. For Windows, macOS, Android and Linux, sign in to download the client; iOS access is subject to the active-plan requirements shown in the panel. Download clients through the user panel download page. Available routes depend on the subscription shown in the client.

You can create an account with a username and password; no email address is required. Payments are accepted via Alipay / WeChat Pay / USDT, and purchases come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Read the Terms of Service for details on usage and refunds. When comparing plans, consider your data needs, the platforms you use and your actual tasks, rather than choosing based on route count alone.

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