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Note: The ExpressVPN apps for Android and iOS use ExpressVPN’s brand-new Fastest Location feature to connect you to the server that works best for your network at that moment.

ExpressVPN’s Smart Location feature automatically picks the VPN server location that provides the optimal experience for you using metrics such as download speed, latency, and distance.

Note: If you do not want to connect with Smart Location, you can connect to any of our VPN servers across 105 countries.

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When to use Smart Location?
How to connect with Smart Location
Connect to a different VPN server location

When to use Smart Location?

You are recommended to use Smart Location if you:

  • Want a secure and private connection
  • Want to get faster speeds. (You can also get faster speeds by connecting to a VPN location closest to your physical location)
  • Do not have a location preference

If you do not want to connect with Smart Location, you can connect to any of our VPN servers across 105 countries.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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How to connect with Smart Location

Refer to the section corresponding to your device below.

Windows, Mac, and Linux GUI

By default, Smart Location is suggested the first time you connect to ExpressVPN. Select On button. to connect.

Linux CLI

To connect using Smart Location, enter

expressvpnctl connect smart

Routers

By default, the first time you connect, ExpressVPN will suggest Smart Location for you.

If you want to connect to Smart Location again after connecting to other VPN locations:

  1. Sign in to your router running ExpressVPN.
  2. Select the currently Selected location and the top of the device group you wish to change location for.
  3. Select the location under Smart Location.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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Connect to a different VPN server location

If you do not want to connect with Smart Location, you can connect to any of our VPN servers across 105 countries.

Connect to a different server location for…

Learn how to choose the right VPN server location for you.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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