Split Tunneling Explained: Control What Goes Through Your VPN

A VPN is great at protecting your internet traffic — but let’s be honest, not everything you do online needs the same level of protection.

Sometimes you want full privacy.
Other times, you just want things to load fast or work normally.

That’s where split tunneling comes in.

At TecClub Technology, we see split tunneling as a way to give users control — without forcing them to constantly turn their VPN on and off. It’s about flexibility, not shortcuts.

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So… What Is Split Tunneling?

Split tunneling lets you decide what uses the VPN and what doesn’t.

Normally, a VPN works like this:

All apps → VPN → Internet

With split tunneling, it looks more like:

• Sensitive apps → VPN

• Everyday or local apps → Direct internet

Everything runs at the same time — just on different paths.

No reconnecting. No toggling. No frustration.

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Why People Actually Use Split Tunneling

1. You Get Better Speed Where It Counts

Routing everything through a VPN isn’t always necessary — and sometimes it slows things down.

Split tunneling lets you:

• Protect important apps (work tools, browsers, messaging)

• Let speed-hungry apps (streaming, gaming) run normally

You keep privacy without paying a performance penalty.

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2. Local Apps Keep Working Normally

Some apps really don’t like VPNs.

Things like:

• Banking and payment apps

• Smart home devices

• Local printers

• Office or internal networks

With split tunneling, those apps can bypass the VPN — while everything else stays protected. No disconnecting required.

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3. Less Toggling, More Protection

Without split tunneling, people often:

• Turn the VPN off “just for a second”

• Forget to turn it back on

• Stay exposed longer than they meant to

Split tunneling removes that friction.
Your VPN stays on — and protection stays consistent.

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Different Ways Split Tunneling Can Work

App-Based Split Tunneling

You choose specific apps that:

• Always use the VPN

• Or always bypass it

This is the most popular option, especially on mobile devices.

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IP or Domain-Based Split Tunneling

Instead of apps, you choose:

• Specific websites

• Internal services

• Company systems

Perfect for advanced users and business environments.

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Inverse Split Tunneling

Everything skips the VPN except a few selected apps.

Great for:

• Saving battery

• Light VPN usage

• Protecting only what truly needs it

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Doing Split Tunneling the Safe Way

Split tunneling sounds simple — but if it’s built poorly, it can cause leaks.

That’s why at TecClub Technology, we make sure:

• Only the selected traffic bypasses the VPN

• DNS stays protected

• Kill switch rules still apply

• Nothing leaks by accident

Flexibility should never weaken security.

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When Split Tunneling Really Shines

Split tunneling is especially useful if you:

• Work remotely

• Travel often

• Use public Wi-Fi

• Stream or game while staying protected

• Need both local and global access

It’s about adapting the VPN to your life — not the other way around.

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What Split Tunneling Doesn’t Do

Just to keep expectations clear:

Split tunneling:

• Doesn’t encrypt apps that bypass the VPN

• Doesn’t block malware or phishing

• Doesn’t make you invisible online

It’s a control tool, not a magic shield.

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Why We Build It Into Our VPNs

At TecClub Technology, we believe privacy tools should feel empowering — not restrictive.

That’s why our split tunneling:

• Works across multiple VPN protocols

• Is easy to set up

• Uses safe, privacy-first defaults

• Performs reliably on mobile and desktop

We design VPNs for how people actually use the internet.

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Final Thoughts

Split tunneling gives you the best of both worlds:

• Privacy where it matters

• Freedom where it doesn’t

Instead of forcing all your traffic through one path, it lets you choose — calmly, safely, and intelligently.

At TecClub Technology, we build VPN solutions that adapt to real life — because modern internet use is never one-size-fits-all.