Split Tunneling VPN Feature

What is VPN Split Tunneling?

VPN split tunneling lets you send some of your app or device traffic through an encrypted VPN, while other traffic goes directly to the internet. This is helpful if you need certain services to know your location while keeping other communications and data secure.

Benefits of VPN Split Tunneling with ChitaVPN

Get Faster Speeds and Still Stay Safe

Faster Speeds

By sending some things directly to the internet, split tunneling keeps your VPN from slowing things down

Stay Secure

Important stuff like your bank info still goes through the secure tunnel, keeping it protected.

Save Money

Less data flowing through the VPN can mean lower internet bills, especially for businesses using a lot of data.

Better Performance

Split tunneling helps manage your internet traffic more efficiently, making everything run smoother

Do you need Split Tunneling?

if your VPN doesn't have Split Tunneling, you might face some problems

Limited access

You can't use both local and international websites at once.

Slower speeds

Sending all your data through the tunnel can make things sluggish

No local devices

You might not be able to use printers or other devices on your home network.

Split Tunneling to the rescue!

With Split Tunneling, you choose what goes through the safe tunnel (like downloads) and what uses the regular internet (like streaming movies). This gives you the best of both worlds

Watch movies from anywhere

Stream shows from other countries while still using local websites.

Download fast

Download big files without slowing down your browsing.

Use everything at home

Print documents and access other devices on your network securely.

Different Types of VPN Split Tunneling

There are a few ways to pick what goes through the safe VPN tunnel and what uses the regular internet

URL-Based Split Tunneling

Allows specific websites to bypass the VPN tunnel, giving direct internet access while keeping encryption for other sites.

IP-Based Split Tunneling

Routes traffic for certain IP addresses directly to the internet, bypassing VPN encryption.

App-level split tunneling diagram for ChitaVPN

App-Based Split Tunneling

Secures selected apps with VPN protection while the rest of your internet traffic remains unencrypted for faster access.

Inverse Split Tunneling

Encrypts all your data but lets you choose if certain apps or websites should be excluded from encryption. This is the typical feature when discussing split tunneling in a VPN app.

How to enable split tunneling on ChitaVPN

Split tunneling is available with ChitaVPN on Android, Android TV, and Windows devices. If you have any connectivity issues, check out our tutorial on ChitaVPN split tunneling

step one
Buy a Subscription

Buy a ChitaVPN account & login in .
step two
Get ChitaVPN app

Download our VPN app to your device.
step three
Locate "Apps Using VPN"

Go to your ChitaVPN app, open the menu , and click Apps Using VPN.
step four
Exclude apps

Add apps you want to be excluded from our encryption.

FAQ : Split Tunneling

Split tunneling allows you to route some of your internet traffic through the VPN while letting other traffic access the internet directly.

Split tunneling is useful if you want to access local network devices or services while still protecting sensitive data through the VPN.

By only routing necessary traffic through the VPN, split tunneling reduces bandwidth usage and can improve internet speed and overall network efficiency.

Yes, ChitaVPN supports split tunneling on various platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, and routers.

Split tunneling can be safe if configured correctly, but it does expose some of your traffic to the public internet, which might carry risks.

Split tunneling is available on selected ChitaVPN apps, including those for Windows, Mac, Android, and routers.

You can set up split tunneling by selecting the apps or websites you want to bypass the VPN in the ChitaVPN settings.

ChitaVPN offers URL-based, IP-based, and app-based split tunneling.

Yes, with app-based split tunneling, you can choose specific apps to bypass the VPN.

Yes, with URL-based split tunneling, you can route traffic from specific websites outside the VPN.

Yes, ChitaVPN's split tunneling feature is available on Android devices.

Split tunneling can be configured to route streaming services outside the VPN for better speed while protecting other traffic.

Yes, you can configure split tunneling to exclude gaming traffic from the VPN to reduce latency.

Split tunneling allows you to access local network devices like printers and NAS devices without routing through the VPN.

Split tunneling should work with most ISPs, but performance may vary.

There is a potential risk of data leaks as some traffic is not encrypted by the VPN. Use split tunneling carefully.

Yes, by routing non-essential traffic outside the VPN, split tunneling can help avoid bandwidth throttling by ISPs.

Split tunneling protects the traffic routed through the VPN but not the traffic that bypasses it.

Update your split tunneling settings whenever your usage needs change or if you notice performance issues.

Yes, but be cautious as the traffic not routed through the VPN is exposed to potential threats on public networks.

Yes, split tunneling can be combined with features like kill switch and DNS leak protection for enhanced security.

Split tunneling may result in higher speeds on non-VPN traffic during speed tests.

ChitaVPN may allow protocol-specific configurations depending on the app and platform.

Check your configuration settings, ensure your VPN app is up to date, and consult ChitaVPN’s support if issues persist.

Common use cases include streaming, gaming, accessing local networks, and using specific apps outside the VPN.

Yes, split tunneling can be used to access geo-restricted content by routing only that traffic through the VPN.

Properly configured split tunneling should not affect connection stability and can even improve performance by reducing VPN load.

What is VPN Split Tunneling?

Benefits of VPN Split Tunneling with ChitaVPN

Faster Speeds

Stay Secure

Save Money

Better Performance

Do you need Split Tunneling?

Split Tunneling to the rescue!

Different Types of VPN Split Tunneling

URL-Based Split Tunneling

IP-Based Split Tunneling

App-Based Split Tunneling

Inverse Split Tunneling

How to enable split tunneling on ChitaVPN

Buy a Subscription

Get ChitaVPN app

Locate "Apps Using VPN"

Exclude apps

FAQ : Split Tunneling

What is split tunneling?

Why would I need split tunneling?

How does split tunneling improve performance?

Does ChitaVPN support split tunneling?

Is split tunneling safe?

Can I use split tunneling on all ChitaVPN apps?

How do I set up split tunneling on ChitaVPN?

What types of split tunneling does ChitaVPN offer?

Can I exclude specific apps from the VPN?

Can I exclude specific websites from the VPN?

Can split tunneling be used on mobile devices?

Does split tunneling affect streaming services?

Can I use split tunneling for gaming?

How does split tunneling affect my local network access?

Will split tunneling work with all internet service providers?

Is there a risk of data leaks with split tunneling?

Can split tunneling help avoid bandwidth throttling?

Does split tunneling protect against ISP tracking?

How often should I update my split tunneling settings?

Can I use split tunneling on public Wi-Fi?

Can I combine split tunneling with other VPN features?

How does split tunneling affect VPN speed tests?

Can I use split tunneling for specific protocols?

How do I troubleshoot split tunneling issues?

What are common use cases for split tunneling?

Can split tunneling help with geo-restricted content?

Does split tunneling affect VPN connection stability?