Question 1

What is split tunneling in a VPN and how does it allow me to use two connections at the same time when I am using a VPN service?

Accepted Answer

Split tunneling creates routing rules that send some traffic through the VPN tunnel and other traffic directly to the internet. Your device manages both paths simultaneously based on the rules you set.

Question 2

Does using split tunneling reduce my VPN security compared to routing all traffic through the encrypted tunnel and what are the most important things I should know about this?

Accepted Answer

Traffic outside the tunnel is not encrypted by the VPN, so it has less protection. Use split tunneling only for trusted apps that need local access or speed, and keep sensitive apps on the VPN.

Question 3

Can I use split tunneling to access my local network printer or NAS while the VPN is connected and what are the most important things I should know about this?

Accepted Answer

Yes. This is one of the most common use cases. Exclude your local network range or file-sharing apps from the VPN to maintain local device access while browsing privately.

Question 4

Why does my banking app sometimes not work when my VPN is connected, and can split tunneling fix this and what should I expect in terms of performance and reliability?

Accepted Answer

Some banking apps flag VPN connections as suspicious and block access. Using split tunneling to exclude your banking app from the VPN resolves this while keeping all other traffic protected.

Question 5

Is split tunneling available on all devices including my phone, or is it limited to desktop VPN applications and what are the most important things I should know about this?

Accepted Answer

FreeGuard offers full per-app split tunneling on Android. The feature is expanding to other platforms. Android currently provides the most flexible per-app control.

Question 6

How do I decide which applications should go through the VPN and which should bypass it using split tunneling and what are the most important things I should know about this?

Accepted Answer

Route privacy-sensitive apps (browsers, email, messaging) through the VPN. Bypass bandwidth-intensive apps you trust (local streaming, gaming) and apps requiring local network access.

Question 7

Can websites or services detect that I am using split tunneling and treat my traffic differently based on that and what are the most important things I should know about this?

Accepted Answer

No. Websites only see either your VPN IP or your real IP depending on the routing rule. They cannot detect that split tunneling is active — each connection appears normal.

Question 8

Does split tunneling work together with the kill switch, or does enabling one disable the other feature and what should I expect in terms of performance and reliability?

Accepted Answer

Both features work together. With the kill switch active, bypassed apps also lose internet if the VPN drops, ensuring no accidental exposure. In FreeGuard, they complement each other.

VPN Split Tunneling — Route Only the Traffic You Choose Through the VPN

מה FreeGuard מציעה בפועל כיום: ניתוב אזור GeoIP בדסקטופ

זמינות הפלטפורמות: תמונת מצב כנה

איך להשתמש ב-GeoIP Region Routing (Desktop)

שאלות נפוצות

האם FreeGuard תומכת ב-split tunneling לפי יישום כמו כמה VPNs אחרים?

האם אני יכול לבחור אילו יישומים ספציפיים ישתמשו ב-VPN ב-Android?

מה בדיוק עושה GeoIP region routing?

האם GeoIP routing זהה ל-split tunneling?

האם GeoIP routing מפחית את האבטחה שלי?

האם split tunneling לפי יישום יגיע למובייל בהמשך?

האם GeoIP routing עובד עם ה-kill switch?

למה לא פשוט להשיק split tunneling לפי יישום במובייל עכשיו?