Fourteen Eyes explained: what it means for hosting
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Choose a country, not just a price.
Where a server sits decides which laws apply to it, which courts can reach it and how fast it is for your users. This table summarises the ten regions and what to weigh.
Updated 2026-11-11 · Published by AnonVPS
The ten regions
| Location | Region | Fourteen Eyes member | Price factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik, Iceland | Europe (EEA) | No | ×1.00 |
| Amsterdam, Netherlands | EU | Yes | ×0.95 |
| Zurich, Switzerland | Europe (non-EU) | No | ×1.25 |
| Bucharest, Romania | EU | No | ×0.90 |
| Sofia, Bulgaria | EU | No | ×0.88 |
| Chisinau, Moldova | Europe (non-EU) | No | ×1.05 |
| Panama City, Panama | Central America | No | ×1.20 |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | No | ×1.15 |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Southeast Asia | No | ×1.10 |
| Victoria, Seychelles | Indian Ocean | No | ×1.10 |
How to choose
- Audience first. Latency and routing usually matter more than law for ordinary workloads. Pick the region nearest your users.
- Legal regime second. Data-protection law, takedown procedure and the reach of foreign courts differ. See the jurisdiction guide.
- Alliances. If intelligence-sharing alliances are part of your threat model, read Fourteen Eyes explained.
- Cost. Price factors range from ×0.88 to ×1.25 on the same plan.
This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change. Check the current rules for your situation and for the country where your server is located.
What jurisdiction can and cannot change
The country where a server sits decides which data-protection rules apply, how a court order reaches the host and what the takedown procedure looks like. It does not change what your own software does, who can see traffic on the wire or whether someone can identify you from the content you publish. Treat location as one input to a threat model, not as a switch that makes a service private.
A simple way to decide
- Write down who the server is for and where they are.
- Shortlist the two or three regions that serve them well.
- Compare data-protection law, takedown rules and court reach using the jurisdiction guide.
- If alliances matter to you, read Fourteen Eyes explained and check the column in the table.
- Pick on cost last. The factor changes the price, not the legal position.
FAQ
Common questions
Which jurisdiction is best for privacy?
There is no single best. It depends on your threat model, your users and the kind of data you hold. Use the table and guide to compare data-protection law, court reach and alliances.
Does an offshore location make my server anonymous?
No. Location affects which laws apply to the host. It does not hide what your server does or who connects to it.
Are any AnonVPS regions inside the Fourteen Eyes?
The table above marks each region. Read Fourteen Eyes explained for what membership does and does not mean.
Can I change region later?
Yes, by ordering a new server and moving your data. Price factors differ, so check the total in the configurator.
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