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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a VPN Server Location
2024-11-11 Last updated: July 16, 2024This guide will show you choose right VPN server location according to your needs. ExpressVPN has thousands of servers in s
Last updated: July 16, 2024
This guide will show you choose right VPN server location according to your needs. ExpressVPN has thousands of servers in scores of locations around the globe. See a full list of VPN server locations.
Access content like TV shows and movies from a certain country
To watch content that is only available in a certain country, connect to a VPN server location in that country. If there is more than one VPN server location available for the same country, choose the one that is closest to your physical location.
To connect to a VPN server location:
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Bypass censorship in your current location
If you are in a country with censorship practices, use the Smart Location feature in the app. Smart Location automatically recommends the optimal location for you based on anonymous metrics such as download speed, latency, and distance.
Learn connect Smart Location .
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Get a secure and private connection
secure private connection , useSmart Location feature in the app. Smart Location recommends the optimal location for you based on anonymous metrics like download speed, latency, and distance.
Learn connect Smart Location .
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Get fast download speeds
There are numerous factors that determine download speeds. To find the VPN server location that will give you optimal download speeds, you can:
- Select VPN server location closest physical locationRecommended server location list.
- Use the Smart Location feature , recommends optimal location .
- RunSpeed Test in the ExpressVPN app for Mac or Windows. Connect to server location at the top of the results list.
Important: If the VPN server location you are connected to is slower than expected, refer to this troubleshooting guide.
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Troubleshoot issues with my current VPN server location
If the VPN server location you are connected to is slower than expected, refer to this troubleshooting guide.
For other issues, follow the troubleshooting steps relevant to your use case:
- Secure and private connection: Connect to a different server location that is closest to your physical location on the Recommended server location list.
- Fast connection speeds:
- Connect to a VPN server location that is closest to your physical location on the Recommended list.
- Use the Smart Location feature , recommends optimal location .
- RunSpeed Test in the ExpressVPN app for Mac or Windows. Connect to server location at the top of the results list.
- Access TV shows and movies: Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for VPN server recommendations.
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