Guide

Pick a nearby FollowNet server — Optimal location and Speed Test

Lower ping usually means snappier browsing. Optimal location ranks reachable servers by latency — it does not unlock catalogs.

What to know

Server modes: Fastest (low latency), Last used, Specific (pin a city). Free sees the core map; Premium unlocks the wider map shown in the app.

How to use it

Run Speed Test without VPN, then with Fastest / Optimal, then with a Specific city if you need a region. Change one variable at a time.

Limits and honest expectations

A farther Premium city can still win if the nearby node is congested. Streaming geo rules are not solved by ping.

Key points

  • Run Speed Test without VPN, then with Fastest / Optimal, then with a Specific city if you need a region. Change one variable at a time.
  • A farther Premium city can still win if the nearby node is congested. Streaming geo rules are not solved by ping.
  • Free includes a weekly traffic allowance
  • Current plan details always appear in the app

FAQ

What is the main benefit?

Lower ping usually means snappier browsing. Optimal location ranks reachable servers by latency — it does not unlock catalogs.

How do I start?

Run Speed Test without VPN, then with Fastest / Optimal, then with a Specific city if you need a region. Change one variable at a time.

What are the limits?

A farther Premium city can still win if the nearby node is congested. Streaming geo rules are not solved by ping.

How does Free work?

Free includes a weekly traffic allowance. Current plan details always appear in the app