A method for server picking in a virtual private network (VPN), the method comprising obtaining information from a connection request received from a requesting user device requesting VPN services; determining a parameter based at least in part on the obtained information; comparing the determined parameter with a current parameter associated with a current user device currently receiving VPN services; and determining an optimal VPN server for providing VPN services to the requesting user device based at least in part on a result of comparing the determined parameter with the current parameter. Various other aspects are contemplated.