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How Split-Tunneling Keeps Your Apps Connected

While a VPN’s IP spoofing capability is extremely useful in certain situations, there are other situations where you might not want to use it. Banking apps are a prime example that may disable access if they see a foreign IP address. A different IP address also means you get disconnected from local news and events.

This is where VPN split-tunneling comes into play - you can simply whitelist the websites that you want to run with the VPN.

How DNS Leak Affects You

A DNS leak happens when a VPN is not doing its job effectively of protecting your data through encryption. If a DNS leak occurs:

  • You are vulnerable to cyberthreats because your DNS is exposed
  • Your ISP can track your activity and throttle your bandwidth.
  • You will not be able to access geo-restricted websites and streaming services.

Is Split Tunneling Risky?

Split-tunneling technology is not risky. In fact, it’s the most efficient way to protect your data while carrying out multiple tasks. However, a VPN which does not handle split-tunneling properly can cause frustration and even leak your DNS.

But with OysterVPN, you can rest easy knowing that your DNS queries always go through the VPN tunnel for the specified destinations.

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How Does Split Tunneling Work With OysterVPN Apps?

Android and Windows users can easily choose the apps they want to encrypt to use safely on Wi-Fi and which ones they do not want to encrypt. OysterVPN has a dedicated app for both of these operating systems and the users can easily navigate in the app to find the feature.

Frequently asked questions

Split tunneling is good because it allows users to encrypt selected traffic rather than encrypting the overall Internet traffic.
Split tunneling is not a security risk unless your VPN leaks DNS or IP address. This only happens with low-quality VPN apps.
OysterVPN currently supports URL-based split-tunneling in its Windows and Android app.

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