Split tunneling VPN: Decide what stays private
Route specific apps through VPN, speed up other traffic, and use two IPs simultaneously.
What is a Split Tunneling?
A split tunneling VPN lets you send some of your traffic through the VPN tunnel while selected apps retain direct access to the internet. By dividing your connection, split tunneling helps protect your sensitive activities and allows faster access for other non-sensitive apps.
Why Use a Split Tunneling VPN?
Gain Greater Online Control
Keep sensitive data safe without compromising your internet experience. Split tunneling encrypts what needs protection and lets other activities bypass VPN.
Use Two IP Addresses at Once
Use both your VPN and real IP addresses at the same time to access local content on certain apps while improving privacy on others.
Stay Connected at Home
A VPN may restrict access to wireless home devices like printers. Use split tunneling to stay connected and secure your sensitive activities simultaneously.
Boost App Performance
Minimize VPN-related slowdowns by excluding data-intensive apps from encryption via split tunneling, enabling them to run faster.
Reduce Mobile Data Usage
Avoid unnecessary data consumption on limited or metered data plans by using split tunneling to route only selected traffic through the VPN.
Split Tunneling
Kill Switch
256-bit Encryption
Obfuscation Servers
Reduce Mobile Data Usage
How Does Split Tunneling Work?
Your online traffic is separated into two different streams with split tunneling: one part of it goes through a secure VPN tunnel while the other part connects directly to the internet. This way, you get the best of both worlds—security for what matters most and quicker speeds for everything else. You can choose which apps bypass VPN protection by tweaking the settings in your VPN app.
Why Choose PureVPN Split Tunneling?
Targeted Protection
Port
Forwarding
App-Based Split Tunneling
All online traffic uses your internet connection by default, and you choose which apps to route through the VPN.
Access Global Content
Inverse Split Tunneling
All online traffic is encrypted by default, and you choose which apps to exclude from VPN protection.
How Do I Enable Split Tunneling on PureVPN?
Step 1
Subscribe to PureVPN and download our app.
Step 2
Open Settings > Advanced > Split Tunneling.
Step 3
Select which apps to include or exclude from the VPN
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Frequently Asked Questions
Read on to find answers to frequently asked questions about PureVPN
Does PureVPN have split tunneling?
Yes, PureVPN split tunneling is available on Windows, Android, Fire TV Stick, and Android TV devices.
Is split tunneling safe to use?
Absolutely, split tunneling is safe as long as you use a reliable VPN provider and set it up correctly.
What are the security issues with split tunneling?
When you use VPN split tunneling, some of your internet traffic will not go through the VPN, making it vulnerable. Therefore, only use it for trusted apps and keep VPN protection on for sensitive activities.
What is the difference between full tunneling VPN and split tunneling VPN?
A full tunneling VPN encrypts all your data, whereas a split tunneling VPN only encrypts the data you choose.