NordLayer allows to customize your internet traffic routing. Split tunneling feature ensures that only specified IP addresses and subnets are encrypted and sent through the NordLayer tunnel, while all other internet traffic can be routed directly without encryption.
Split Tunnel only impacts the flow of IP traffic. DNS requests are still resolved by the gateway and are subject to DNS filtering and Web Protection policies.
This setup is ideal for users who need to secure certain data without disrupting their regular internet activities. Here’s how to enable this feature.
How to enable split tunneling via the control panel
- Navigate to Network and select Gateways
- Select the gateway you want to configure and click on it
- Navigate to the Split Tunneling tab and toggle the switch to enable the feature
- Input the IP addresses and subnets you wish to tunnel through NordLayer, separating them with commas or spaces (e.g., 10.10.0.0/20, 192.168.1.0/24). These specified addresses will use the NordLayer tunnel, while other traffic will use the direct internet route.
- Click Enable to submit changes.
Split tunneling is supported from the following NordLayer app versions:
- Windows: 3.3.1
- MacOS: 3.3.0
- Android: 4.4.0
- iOS: 4.4.0
- Linux 3.3.0
Older app versions may have configuration issues.
Note: In case you have any questions or are experiencing any issues, please feel free to contact our 24/7 customer support team.