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Flexible VPN Protection for Apps and Services

ApexGuard Split Tunneling lets you decide which apps, browsers, and services use VPN protection, and which stay on your regular connection. Protect privacy-sensitive activity through ApexGuard, keep trusted apps on their normal route, and stay in control without turning the VPN off.

  • Choose apps and services for VPN protection
  • Encrypt and mask selected activity
  • Keep trusted apps on a direct route
  • No browsing history or IP activity logs

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Split Tunneling Explained

Split Tunneling gives you smarter control over your VPN connection. Choose which apps, browsers, and services are protected by ApexGuard, while trusted activity stays on your regular connection for smoother everyday use.

Choose What ApexGuard Protects

In Full VPN Mode, your device traffic is routed through ApexGuard. In Split Tunneling Mode, only the apps, browsers, websites, IP addresses, or services you choose are routed through ApexGuard. Everything else continues through your regular internet connection.

Route Through ApexGuard

Keep on Regular Connection

Browsing

Trusted banking apps

Messaging apps

Streaming apps

Public Wi-Fi activity

Local printers

Work tools

Smart TVs

Shopping and account access

Games or low-latency apps

Selected websites or IPs

Nearby network devices

When Is Split Tunneling Needed?

Split Tunneling makes VPN protection more flexible, since you do not always need every app to use the same VPN route. Some activities need privacy, other apps may work better through a direct or local connection.

Protect Privacy-Sensitive Activity

Use ApexGuard for general browsing, messaging, shopping, public Wi-Fi activity, account access, or selected work tools.

Keep Local Tools Accessible

Keep printers, smart TVs, file servers, media devices, and nearby network tools easier to reach and use seamlessly.

Support Smoother App Performance

Let selected calls, streaming apps, games, file transfers, and real-time services use the route that supports stable performance.

Stay Protected Without Disconnecting

Adjust how selected apps, browsers, or services connect while ApexGuard remains active without interruption.

Full VPN Mode vs Split Tunneling Mode

ApexGuard lets you decide when VPN protection should cover your entire connection and when only specific online activity needs a protected route. This gives you more practical control over privacy, access, and connection behavior without forcing every app or service to work the same way.

Feature

Split Tunneling Mode

Full VPN Mode

How Traffic Connects
Only the apps, websites, or IPs you choose are routed through ApexGuard.
Your device traffic is routed through ApexGuard while the VPN is active.
Privacy coverage
VPN encryption and IP masking apply only to selected activity routed through ApexGuard.
VPN encryption and IP masking are applied to any app that uses your device’s internet connection.
Local access
Local services can stay on your regular connection for easier access.
Your device uses one network route, so local traffic goes through the VPN too.
Performance control
Keep sensitive activity protected by ApexGuard while other apps use your regular connection.
All traffic follows one VPN route, resulting in the same protection for all your applications.
Best use
Best for situations where a direct connection matters more than VPN protection.
Best for public Wi-Fi, travel, and shared networks when you want maximum privacy

When to Use Split Tunneling?

Split Tunneling is useful when different apps and services need different connection behavior. It allows selected traffic to bypass the VPN while keeping other activity protected, giving more control over how data is routed. This is especially helpful when balancing privacy with performance requirements for specific applications.

Public Wi-Fi and Sensitive Browsing

On public Wi-Fi, route sensitive apps through ApexGuard so they stay encrypted, while everything else keeps a direct connection.

Local Devices and Home Networks

Keep local devices directly reachable, while ApexGuard still protects your traffic when it leaves the local network.

Remote Work Tools

Work apps tied to a whitelisted IP keep working, and everything else still benefits from ApexGuard protection.

Streaming and Entertainment

Run streaming apps though a VPN to access region-locked content, while using a direct connection for latency-sensitive gaming.

Banking and Services

Leave banking apps on your usual connection to skip the extra checks triggered on unfamiliar IPs and use ApexGuard for the rest.

Calls and Real-Time Apps

Casual video and voice calls run on a direct connection for low latency, while ApexGuard secures the apps where privacy matters more.

The Two Ways to Set Up Split Tunneling

ApexGuard Split Tunneling is based on one simple choice: what should use the VPN, and what should stay on your regular connection? Depending on your device and app version, you can use one of two routing options.

Option 1: Protect Selected Apps Through ApexGuard

Only the apps or sites you choose use ApexGuard’s encryption and IP masking, letting other traffic continue through your regular connection. Send your browser and work tools through ApexGuard while everything else uses your real IP.

Option 2: Exclude Trusted Apps from ApexGuard

Most activities use ApexGuard, while selected streaming apps, games, whitelisted work services, local printers, or smart TVs continue through your regular connection.

How to Enable VPN Split Tunneling in 3 Steps

Manage Split Tunneling directly in the ApexGuard app. Choose how VPN protection should work, then select the apps, websites, IP addresses, or services you want to route through or outside the VPN.

1. Open the ApexGuard App

Open the ApexGuard app on the device where you want to manage Split Tunneling.

2. Go to Split Tunneling Settings

Open Split Tunneling settings and select which apps to protect or exclude from the VPN.

3. Configure Your Routing Rules

Select what to route through ApexGuard, then connect to your VPN location.

Flexible Control Backed by Trusted VPN Protection

ApexGuard combines advanced features like Split Tunneling with a solid security foundation, including class-leading encryption, IP leak protection, Swiss privacy standards, global access, and a strict no-logs policy

Encryption and IP Masking

Selected activity is routed through a secure VPN tunnel and uses an ApexGuard IP, so the network can’t read that traffic and sites don’t see your real IP.

No-Logs Privacy Model

ApexGuard does not retain browsing history, visited websites, downloads, or IP activity logs from users by design.

Global Connection Choice

With VPN locations across 125+ countries, ApexGuard enables selective routing with private access across regions for secure travel, work, and unrestricted content access.

DNS and IP Leak Protection

When selected activity is routed through ApexGuard, VPN protection prevents your real IP address and DNS requests from being exposed.

Platforms That Support Split Tunneling

ApexGuard Split Tunneling is available across supported desktop, mobile, and browser environments, giving you flexible control over how apps, websites, and services connect. Availability and routing options may vary by platform and app version.

Desktop Apps

Choose which desktop apps use ApexGuard and protect work tools, browsers, or messaging apps while keeping trusted apps on your regular connection

Mobile Apps

Select which mobile apps or services use ApexGuard and get flexible protection for browsing, banking, messaging, shopping, travel, or public Wi-Fi use

Browsers

Control which websites, or IPs are accessed through ApexGuard inside your browser without changing how other apps on your device connect

Trust Built into Every Connection

Split Tunneling is most valuable when backed by a private, stable, and trustworthy VPN. ApexGuard combines flexible app and browser routing with Swiss privacy standards, strict no-logs protection, recognized security controls, and unlimited-device coverage.

Swiss Privacy Foundation

ApexGuard is built on Swiss privacy standards, supporting accountable data handling and a legal framework.

Privately Managed Infrastructure

ApexGuard is operated with direct oversight across privacy, performance, and secure connectivity.

Recognized Security Controls

ISO 27001-aligned controls and PCI-audited sensitive data practices support disciplined service operation.

30-Day Risk-Free Protection

Test ApexGuard across real apps, networks, and daily routines with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

You May Still Be Wondering

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
How to get Apex How to install
System requirements Requirements

What is split tunneling?

Split Tunneling lets you choose which apps, browsers, websites, IP addresses, or services use ApexGuard VPN protection, while everything else continues through your regular connection.

How is split tunneling different from full VPN mode?

Full VPN Mode routes your device connection through ApexGuard while the VPN is active. Split Tunneling gives you more control by applying ApexGuard only to the apps, browsers, websites, IP addresses, or services you select.

Why should I use split tunneling?

Split Tunneling helps you protect privacy-sensitive activity without forcing every app through the VPN. You can use ApexGuard for browsing, messaging, shopping, public Wi-Fi, or work tools, while keeping trusted apps, streaming services, banking apps, or local devices on their normal connection.

Does split tunneling weaken the VPN?

No. Split Tunneling does not weaken VPN protection for activity routed through ApexGuard. Selected apps and services still receive VPN encryption and real IP masking. Activity kept outside the VPN continues through your regular connection.

Is split tunneling safe?

Yes. Split Tunneling is safe when you apply ApexGuard to the activity you want to protect. Apps, browsers, websites, or services routed through ApexGuard use VPN encryption and IP masking, helping keep privacy-sensitive activity protected.

How does split tunneling affect my privacy?

Split Tunneling gives you more precise control over privacy. Activity routed through ApexGuard is protected by the VPN, while trusted activity can continue through your normal internet connection.

What is inverse split tunneling?

Inverse Split Tunneling means only selected apps, browsers, websites, IP addresses, or services use the VPN. All other traffic continues through your regular connection. This is useful when you only need VPN protection for specific apps or services.

Can I exclude apps from the VPN?

Yes. Where supported, you can keep ApexGuard active while selected trusted apps continue through your regular connection. This is useful for streaming, banking, gaming, calls, printers, smart TVs, and local network tools.

Can split tunneling help with streaming, banking, or gaming?

Yes. You can keep selected streaming, banking, gaming, or real-time apps on a direct connection while using ApexGuard for privacy-sensitive activity such as browsing, messaging, shopping, public Wi-Fi, or work tools.

Where is split tunneling available?

ApexGuard supports Split Tunneling options across desktop apps, mobile apps, and browser extensions. Available controls may vary by platform, operating system, and app version.

Step 1

Download Apex VPN

Get Apex for Windows, macOS, Linux, or get it from App Store or Google Play.

Step 2

Install the App

Launch the installer file and follow the on-screen setup instructions.

Step 3

Enjoy Your Online Privacy

Open Apex VPN, log in or sign up, and connect to your desired server.

Apexguard System Requirements by Platform

ApexGuard delivers refined privacy across modern devices without demanding high-end hardware, keeping protection accessible, seamless, and consistent every day.

Desktop devices:

MacOS:

OS Version:

macOS 13.5 Ventura or newer

Device:

Mac Mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro, iMac, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro

Disk Space:

~40 MB

Architecture:

Intel x86_64 or Apple Silicon (universal)

Windows:

OS Version:

Windows 10 (64-bit, version 1607 and later) and Windows 11

RAM:

At least 1 GB

Disk Space:

~60 MB

Architecture:

64-bit

Linux:

Supported Distros:

Debian, Ubuntu, and Fedora

RAM:

At least 1 GB

Disk Space:

~40 MB

Architecture:

64-bit

Additional:

libglib2.0, libgtk-3, and curl installed

Mobile devices:

iOS:

OS Version:

iOS 15.6 or newer

Device:

iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch 7th gen

Disk Space:

~50 MB

Other:

Internet connection required for full functionality

Android:

OS Version:

Android 9.0 or newer

Device:

Smartphone or tablet

Disk Space:

~50 MB

Other:

Network access, storage (for config/cache)

Flexible Privacy, Built for the Way You Connect

ApexGuard Split Tunneling helps privacy fit more naturally into everyday online life. Protect selected activity through the VPN, keep trusted tools accessible, and manage app, browser, and service routing from one ApexGuard experience.

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