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Split Tunneling

Network Privacy

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Policy-based routing around a VPN gateway.

Definition

Split tunneling uses routing policies to send selected destinations or applications through the VPN interface while other traffic exits via the default route.

In plain English Policy-based routing around a VPN gateway.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It increases complexity and can weaken privacy if sensitive flows bypass the tunnel.

Example

Example: Per-app routing rules on mobile VPN clients.