Can I enable URL-based split tunneling on NordLayer Browser Extension?

Yes, you can! URL-based split tunneling routes internet traffic from a web browser directly through the internet using the NordLayer Browser extension. Web network traffic is encrypted except for selected domains.

How to enable URL-based split tunneling?

Here’s how to enable URL-based split tunneling on NordLayer Browser Extension:

Go to Control Panel;
Go to Settings → Browser Extension Settings.

NordLayer browser extension settings showing exclusive split tunneling enabled with excluded domains listed

Enter domain details:

You can exclude up to 100 domains.
Only enter domain names like "example.com" or subdomains like "sub.example.com".
To exclude all subdomains of a particular domain, use a wildcard, e.g., "*.example.com".

Example

To exclude "domain.com" and all its subdomains:

Correct entry: "*.domain.com"
Incorrect entry: "http://www.domain.com"

NordLayer split tunneling dialog showing domain exclusion input field with label example

Restrictions

Do not include protocols: HTTP or HTTPS prefixes are not supported.
Omit "www": Begin with the domain immediately following any www prefix.

Please note that NordLayer Browser Extension is updated automatically whenever a new version is published, and the computer is restarted.

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Can I enable URL-based split tunneling on NordLayer Browser Extension?