Planning
How to choose a server location for low ping
Ping is the time it takes for data to travel between a player and your server. Physical distance is one of the biggest factors, so location matters.
Our locations
Tabi Cloud offers servers in India, Singapore, Germany, the US and Canada.
The basic rule
Choose the location closest to the majority of your players. A small difference in distance usually means a small difference in ping, but crossing an ocean adds noticeable delay.
Rough guide
- Players mostly in India or South Asia: India is usually the first choice, with Singapore as a nearby option.
- Players in Southeast Asia or Oceania: Singapore is a sensible pick.
- Players in Europe, the Middle East or Africa: Germany is a common choice.
- Players in the eastern or central Americas: the US or Canada, depending on which is nearer.
- Mixed groups across regions: pick the spot that is best for the group as a whole, not just for you.
These are only general guides, since real routes depend on each player's internet provider.
How to decide with real data
- Ask your players to run a ping test or tell you their ping to a few places.
- Compare the results for each candidate location.
- Pick the one where the worst player still has a playable ping.
- If you are unsure, ask us in our Discord before you order.
What is a good ping?
It depends on the game. Fast action games feel best at lower ping, while slower building and survival games tolerate more. Consistency often matters more than the lowest number.
Other things to remember
- Bots and websites care less about ping than games do, but visitors still load pages faster from nearby locations.
- Wi-Fi, a busy home network and a poor provider route can raise ping even when the server is close.
- Moving later is possible in many cases, but ask us first so your data can be moved safely.