🔀 What Is Split Tunneling?
Split tunneling is a VPN feature that allows you to choose which apps or websites use the encrypted VPN connection — and which ones connect directly to the internet.
Instead of forcing all your traffic through the VPN tunnel, split tunneling gives you more flexibility, faster speeds, and better usability.
🛠️ With NordVPN, you can easily enable split tunneling and customize your online experience.
⚙️ How Does Split Tunneling Work?
Let’s say you want to:
- Stream local content on YouTube or DStv without lag
- Use banking apps that don’t work with foreign IPs
- Stay anonymous while torrenting or browsing privately
With split tunneling, you can route only the apps you want (e.g. BitTorrent or Chrome) through the VPN — and let everything else (like Netflix or WhatsApp) use your normal internet connection.
It’s the best of both worlds.
✅ Benefits of Using Split Tunneling
| Benefit | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| ⚡ Faster Speeds | Local traffic doesn’t get slowed down by encryption |
| 🌐 Access to Local Services | Use local sites and apps without getting blocked |
| 🕵️ Targeted Privacy Protection | Only encrypt what you want to keep private |
| 🔓 Bypass VPN Blocks | Use VPN-sensitive apps (like banks or games) normally |
🧠 Want to protect only what matters most? Split tunneling gives you the control.
🛡️ How NordVPN Makes Split Tunneling Simple
NordVPN’s split tunneling is available on:
- Windows
- Android
- Browser extensions (Chrome/Firefox)
How it works on NordVPN:
- Open the NordVPN app
- Go to Settings → Split Tunneling
- Choose between:
- Route selected apps through VPN, or
- Exclude selected apps from VPN
You can choose exactly which apps or websites use the VPN — with zero technical knowledge required.
📱 Customize your VPN connection with NordVPN’s powerful split tunneling feature.
🎯 When Should You Use Split Tunneling?
Split tunneling is ideal when:
- You want to stream geo-restricted content while still using your local services
- You need to access a bank account that blocks VPNs
- You’re working remotely but don’t want to slow down all your apps
- You need to download anonymously but browse freely
It’s also perfect for avoiding constant toggling between “VPN on” and “VPN off.”
🔓 NordVPN lets you split your tunnel and simplify your digital life.
Final Thoughts: Total Control, Maximum Convenience
Split tunneling gives you the flexibility to protect your privacy without slowing everything down or breaking important apps.
With NordVPN’s user-friendly interface and reliable performance, you stay in control of what’s encrypted — and what’s not.
🚀 Try NordVPN today and experience secure, flexible browsing on your terms.