How to use ExitLag to play games 'smooth'

The rise of the online gaming movement has proven that having a stable Internet connection is essential for a great gaming experience. However, because high-speed Internet is not available in every part of the world, not all gamers can experience the best of online multiplayer games. This is where ExitLag comes into play. If you are new to this premium service, the following article will explain what ExitLag is and how it will improve your online gaming experience.

What is ExitLag?

ExitLag is advertised as a virtual private network (VPN) for online gaming. Its function is to optimize the Internet connection, make the signal more stable and reduce ping.

The software achieves this by allowing you to connect to game servers through its own routes and servers. This will result in improved routes used by your Internet service provider (ISP).

ExitLag is currently only available for Windows and its monthly subscription price is $6.50.

Why use ExitLag?

ExitLag sounds like a cool feature, but should you really use it when gaming online? Let's look at some of the outstanding features of ExitLag.

Reduce latency and packet loss

ExitLag works by mapping multiple routes to the game server to compute and deliver packets through the most efficient route. Thanks to 'Multipath Connection' technology , the service can ensure that if a route becomes too congested, it automatically switches to another less congested route.

Data sent over these superior routes has low latency and little or no packet loss. This means that you should load and update games as close to real time as possible.

Basically, gamers living in places with unreliable Internet connections will feel the impact of ExitLag much more clearly than online players living in areas with good Internet infrastructure. On the other hand, players with fast Internet connections can also experience lag if they try to connect to real game servers far away from them.

FPS Boost

ExitLag also includes a feature called 'FPS Boost'. It aims to increase the FPS in the game to make the game more vivid and look smoother. While gaming, FPS is just as important as a stable Internet connection. It is best that you have both of these factors at their optimum to enjoy or at least have a fair advantage in competitive games.

Here's how to enable the FPS Boost feature:

Step 1. Click Tools on the top menu in ExitLag.

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Step 2. Go to the FPS Boost tab and toggle the options based on your preference. If you're not sure what these options mean, see a short description that displays when you hover over the question mark icon to the right of the options.

Servers around the world

In addition, ExitLag claims they have access to a worldwide network of servers that span across different continents to optimize almost any connection between players and game servers.

How to take advantage of ExitLag in online gaming

Before joining, make sure that ExitLag supports your game. Visit the page here to search for your game and see if you can use ExitLag with it.If so, go to the next step:

Step 1. Download and install ExitLag from the official website, and then create an account. It's a paid service, so you can take advantage of the 3-day trial to decide if it's worth buying. Otherwise, you can uninstall the software after the trial expires.

Step 2. After installation and system reboot, log in with your account.

Step 3. Click 'Yes' on the first prompt.

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Step 4. Search for the online game you want to use by ExitLag and click on it.

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Step 5. From the 'Game region' drop-down menu on the right side of the screen, the article recommends selecting 'Automatic (Recommended)' to allow the software to choose the best server for your connection.

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Step 6. If you have selected 'Automatic (Recommended)' , your next step is to click on the red 'Apply Routes' button at the bottom of the app's interface.

Step 7. If you have selected a specific server location, the next step is to click 'Optimize' to analyze the routes for the selected server.

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Step 8. Once the optimization is finished, click 'Update' to get the latest information about the server of your choice. Please note that "Estimated ping" may change after the update.

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Step 9. When you are satisfied with the estimated ping from the routes of your choice, click 'Apply Routes'.

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Step 10. When the connection is successful, you will see your selected or automatically selected server on the "Connected" list in the game.

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Step 11. Inside your game, connect to the same server listed on ExitLag to enjoy less latency and lower ping on that particular server. In the Valorant example, you need to go to the 'Play' tab at the top.

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Step 12. Click on the three green horizontal bars at the top right of the player card.

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Step 13. Select the same region to which ExitLag is connected, then create a queue.

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Step 14. If you want to try other servers, select them from the drop-down menu and click 'Apply Routes'. Make sure the server listed on ExitLag matches the server you are queuing in your game.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 01 March 2022