What does GeoIP region routing do?

When enabled, IP traffic that belongs to the selected region is routed as DIRECT (no proxy). This can improve compatibility for local services while keeping other traffic protected.

Will GeoIP routing change my DNS settings?

No. The GeoIP routing feature injects rule-providers and routing rules without modifying DNS settings.

GeoIP Routing & Regional Bypass

Route selected regional IP traffic as DIRECT (no proxy) for better compatibility with local services, while keeping the rest protected by VPN.

What it does

Injects a rule-provider for the selected region (updated daily).
Adds a routing rule so the selected region traffic goes DIRECT.
Does not modify DNS settings — it only changes routing rules.

Why you might enable it

Improve compatibility with local services and websites.
Reduce unnecessary proxying for region-specific traffic.
Combine with protocol switching for better overall connectivity.

How to set it up (FreeGuard PC)

Open FreeGuard PC → Settings.
Find "GeoIP Region" and choose a region.
Save and reconnect if needed.

Learn More

Technical Deep Dive

How GeoIP routing works under the hood

Split Tunneling Guide

Selective routing for optimal performance

Use Case Scenarios

Expats, travelers, remote workers

If a website is blocked or speed changes, try switching protocols: AnyTLS (default), Hysteria2 (fast), Trojan (fallback).