We do not add locations just to inflate the number. Every PlainVPN region is chosen against clear criteria: performance, reliability, and privacy — so the network stays fast and stable at scale.
PlainVPN’s goal is simple: regions that perform well in the real world, not on a marketing checklist.
A “region” is more than a point on the map. It is a mix of hardware, network routes, upstream providers, and local conditions that shape your everyday experience.
We prioritize locations that deliver low latency and high throughput — not just “available” endpoints.
Preferimos desempenho previsível com folga, em vez de picos rápidos que caem sob carga.
Consideramos jurisdição, pressão de retenção de dados e risco operacional antes de implantar uma região.
Before adding a region, we validate the infrastructure and network path quality. The goal is consistent, repeatable results.
Regions near major internet exchanges and with good peering typically deliver better latency and routing.
Capacity matters, but so does quality. We prefer stable transit providers over “cheap but congested” links.
We plan for growth so a region doesn’t become slow the moment user demand increases.
Monitoring, updates, and incident response must be practical — reliability is part of privacy too.
Many VPNs reach “huge location counts” by using techniques that look good on a landing page, but disappoint in real use.
We avoid advertising a country when the server is physically somewhere else (unless clearly disclosed).
Cheap hosting often means poor routing, noisy neighbors, and inconsistent performance under load.
If operating a region creates unacceptable legal or operational pressure, we’d rather not deploy it.
A new region is only added after it proves it can meet our standards across performance, reliability, and user experience.
We test latency and throughput from multiple networks to validate real-world routes and consistency.
We verify how the region behaves under heavier traffic and ensure it maintains predictable performance.
We enable always-on monitoring and alerts so degradation is detected early, not after complaints.
We launch gradually, watch metrics, and scale capacity as usage grows — without sacrificing stability.
When you use auto-select, PlainVPN aims to pick a region that’s both fast and reliable — not just “closest on paper.”
Nearby regions usually win, but good routing matters too — we favor stable low-latency paths.
If a region is busy, auto-select can prefer another location with better headroom and smoother speeds.
We avoid regions showing abnormal behavior to reduce disconnects and “random slowdowns.”
Explore available locations — or start with auto-select to connect to a fast, reliable region instantly.
Quick answers about regions, locations, and network quality.
We prefer physical servers in the regions we advertise. In general, we avoid virtual or “marketing” locations, because they can be misleading and often lead to worse routing and performance.
Because adding a region is not just “rent a server.” We only expand when we can meet our performance and privacy requirements. That keeps the network reliable instead of turning it into something inconsistent.
Often, yes — but not always. Routing and peering matter too. Two locations can be the same distance away, yet have very different latency and stability depending on upstream providers and internet exchange proximity.
Auto-select aims to choose a fast, stable option based on proximity, current load, and observed reliability. If a region is congested, it may choose an alternative that performs better in the moment.
