---
title: "How to enable split tunneling via the Control Panel"
slug: "enable-ip-based-split-tunneling"
description: "Learn how to request split tunneling through the Control Panel. This guide provides clear instructions to help you efficiently set up split tunneling."
updated: 2025-10-09T09:47:17Z
published: 2025-10-09T09:47:17Z
---

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# How to enable split tunneling via the Control Panel

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.

          Note

          

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

1. Navigate to **Network** and select **Gateways**
2. Select the gateway you want to configure and click on it
3. Navigate to the **Split Tunneling** tab and toggle the switch to enable the feature
4. 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.
5. Click **Enable** to submit changes.

          Please note

          

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](/docs/how-do-i-contact-nordlayer-customer-support).