How to choose which apps go through your VPN (split tunneling)
This is called split tunneling. You can pick which apps go through the VPN and which skip it. It needs to be set up in your VPN app settings. Different VPN providers call it different names, so look for options like 'App exclusions', 'Split tunneling', or 'App selection'.
Split tunneling lets you split your internet traffic. Some apps go through the VPN for security while others go direct to the internet. This fixes slowdowns from the VPN and makes sure apps that don't work through it run normally. We'll show you where to find this setting in your VPN app.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Turning on split tunneling and then forgetting what you set up. Keep a note of which apps you excluded so you remember
- Excluding apps you actually needed to go through the VPN. Work security apps should always use the VPN
Signs you need professional help
- You can't find split tunneling in your VPN app settings Split tunneling is on but apps still aren't working the way you expect Your company policy requires specific apps to always use the VPN and you're not sure which ones
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