VPN servers: six locations, two of them in Britain

The nearest one for everyday use, a particular country when its region is what you need.

There are six locations: London and Manchester in the UK, then Dublin, Amsterdam, Madrid and New York. Distance is what really separates them, so for everyday use pick the one nearest to you. Switching takes one tap, and you keep the same key.

The two British exits

London is the usual choice across the south of England and for UK services. Manchester covers the north, Wales and Scotland, and gives you a second exit inside the UK.

Just across the water

Dublin serves Ireland and is a short hop that is still outside the UK. Amsterdam covers mainland Europe and makes a sound all-rounder when you are travelling on the Continent.

Further away

Madrid is there for Spain and Portugal, which makes it handy on holiday. New York is for American services and the US East Coast.

Why the list stops at six

Long country lists tend to be padded with virtual locations that hardly anyone uses. Six real ones cover two UK exits, Ireland, the Continent, Spain and the US. If one feels slow from where you are, say so in the bot; load is the only number we track for each location.

Speed depends mostly on your broadband or mobile signal and on how your provider routes traffic, so we publish no speed figures. Measure it during the five free days instead.