Using Split Tunneling

Split Tunneling lets you choose which apps will not use VPN when connecting to the internet. Even when a VPN connection is established, all apps for which a VPN connection is disabled in Split Tunneling will connect to the internet without using VPN. All other apps on your device will connect through the VPN.

This can be useful for apps that are unstable or even stop working when a VPN connection is established, such as banking or email apps, messengers, delivery services, etc.

Disabling a VPN connection for individual apps

To choose apps that will connect to the internet without using VPN:

1. Open the Kaspersky app.
2. Go to VPN > Settings.
3. Tap Split Tunneling and switch on the toggle in the upper corner to turn on the feature.
4. To find an app for which you want to disable VPN, tap the search icon and start typing the name of the app in the search bar.
5. Tap the toggle to disable the VPN connection for this app.

   You can also disable the VPN connection for individual apps by tapping the toggle next to the app in the list of apps that appears when you open Split Tunneling.

6. To disable the VPN connection for all apps in the list, tap the Disable for all button.

If you change your Split Tunneling settings while connected to VPN, you need to reconnect to the VPN to apply the new settings.

Kaspersky VPN prioritizes Split Tunneling over Smart Protection. This means that if you disable the VPN connection for an app in Split Tunneling but also configure Smart Protection to secure that app’s connection, Kaspersky VPN ignores the Smart Protection setting and allows the app to connect without using VPN.

If both Kill Switch and Split Tunneling are on, apps with the VPN connection disabled in Split Tunneling will not use VPN. For all other apps, Kill Switch will cut the internet connection if the VPN drops.

Enabling a VPN connection for individual apps

All apps on your device for which VPN is enabled connect to the internet through a VPN when a secure VPN connection is established.

To enable an app to connect to the internet using a VPN connection:

1. Open the Kaspersky app.
2. Go to VPN > Settings.
3. Tap Split Tunneling and switch on the toggle in the upper corner to turn on the feature.
4. To find an app for which you want to enable VPN, tap the search icon and start typing the name of the app in the search bar.
5. Tap the toggle to enable the VPN connection for this app.

   You can also enable the VPN connection for individual apps by tapping the toggle next to the app in the list of apps that appears when you open Split Tunneling.

6. To enable the VPN connection for all apps in the list, tap the Enable for all button.

   The Enable for all button appears when the VPN connection is disabled for all apps in the list.

If you change your Split Tunneling settings while connected to VPN, you need to reconnect to the VPN to apply the new settings.