Have you ever wished some apps could use the VPN while others stayed on your normal internet connection? Or wanted apps like Netflix, TikTok, or ChatGPT to always use a fixed VPN location—even if you switch VPN servers for everything else?

X-VPN makes this simple with X-VPN Smart Routing, powered by two features: X-VPN Split Tunneling and X-VPN Multi Tunneling.

This guide explains how each feature works and shows you exactly how to set them up.

What Is Split Tunneling in X-VPN?

Split Tunneling lets you choose which apps or websites use the VPN and which connect directly to the internet.

Instead of sending all traffic through the VPN, Split Tunneling allows only selected traffic to pass through the encrypted VPN tunnel, while the rest uses your regular internet connection.

This gives you more flexibility without sacrificing performance.

When Split Tunneling Is Useful

Split Tunneling is ideal when you want:

• Faster local speed for everyday apps and services
• Banking or payment apps to stay on your real location
• Specific apps or websites to use a hidden IP or access region-based content

In short, you decide which traffic needs privacy or location masking—and which doesn’t.

Related Reading

What Is Split Tunneling?

Want a deeper explanation? Read our full guide about what is Split Tunneling: What It Is, How It Works, and Easy Setup

How Split Tunneling Works

With Split Tunneling enabled, your device separates traffic into two paths:

Via VPN
Traffic is encrypted, your IP is hidden, and region-based access is applied.

Direct Connection
Traffic bypasses the VPN for faster access to local or location-sensitive services.

You can apply these rules to both apps and websites, giving you precise control over your connection.

How to Enable Split Tunneling in X-VPN

Step 1 — Open X-VPN and tap Routing

From the bottom menu, tap Routing to access Split Tunneling and Multi Tunneling options.

Step 2 — Turn on Split Tunneling

Toggle Split Tunneling on to enable the feature.

Step 3 — Go to the Split Tunneling Settings

Tap the arrow to enter detailed configuration.

Step 4 — Choose Your Split Tunneling Mode

Select Bypass VPN or Via VPN, then choose which apps or websites should follow that rule.

Choose Your Split Tunneling Mode

X-VPN offers two Split Tunneling modes. Each one works differently depending on how you want your traffic routed.

Option A — Bypass VPN

Choose apps or websites that will NOT use the VPN.
All other traffic will automatically go through the VPN when it’s enabled.

Bypass VPN option is Best for:

• Banking apps
• Local services
• Location-sensitive apps

Option B — Via VPN

Choose apps or websites that WILL use the VPN.
Only the selected items will be routed through the VPN. Everything else stays on your local network.

Via VPN Option is Best for:

• Streaming apps
• Browsers
• AI apps

Select Apps or Websites for Split Tunneling

Under either Bypass VPN or Via VPN, you can configure rules for apps and websites separately.

Setup Split Tunneling Mode: Select App

Go to Select App → All, pick your apps, and tap Save & Return.

Setup Split Tunneling Mode: Select Websites

• Go to Select Website → “Add New Rule”
• You will see 4 options:
  • (1) Select Preset
  • (2) Import from txt file
  • (3) Import from clipboard
  • (4) Add Domain/ IP

Using “Select Preset”

Most of the time, we recommend using Select Preset, which provides a pre-built list of popular websites.

When you tap Select Preset, you’ll see a categorized list of popular websites such as Amazon, BBC, Google, Disney, and more.
Each preset includes all the necessary domain or server entries behind the scenes, making setup fast and easy.

To add a preset:

1. Tap Add next to the preset you want.
2. It will automatically appear in your Website Rules list.
3. Use the toggle next to each rule to turn it on or off at any time.

Import From .txt File

This option is ideal if you have a long list of domains you want to route through the VPN.

1. Prepare a .txt file containing domains, IPs, or CIDR entries (one per line).
2. Tap Import from .txt file.
3. Choose your file, and the entries will be added instantly.

Useful for:

• Reusing existing rule sets
• Advanced users
• Bulk imports

Import From Clipboard

If you have copied a list of domains, just tap Import from clipboard.
All valid entries will be automatically added to your rule list.

Great for:

• Copying rules from a browser
• Importing multiple domains quickly
• Sharing rule lists with friends or team members

Add Domain / IP (Custom Website Rules)

When you tap Add New Rule under Websites via VPN, you’ll see the Add Domain/IP screen. This lets you manually add any website, IP address, or CIDR range you want to route through the VPN.

Here’s how it works:

1. Add a Name (Optional)

At the top, you can enter a name to label your rule
(e.g., “Work Site”, “My Game Server”, “Custom Website”).

This is just for your reference.

2. Add a Domain

Under Rule, tap Add New Domain to enter a website such as:

• example.com
• sub.example.com
• video.mysite.org

You can add more than one domain to the same rule.

3. Add IP or CIDR

Under IP / CIDR, tap Add New IP to enter:

• A single IP address (e.g., 123.45.67.89)
• A CIDR block (e.g., 123.45.0.0/16)

Use this if the site uses IP-based routing.

4. Save Your Rule

After adding all domains and IPs you need, tap Save at the top right.
Your custom rule will now appear in the Websites via VPN list.

Reminder

After adding or editing rules, turn on X-VPN (or toggle it off/on) for your changes to take effect.

Multi Tunneling

Route apps to fixed VPN locations

Multi Tunneling lets you assign a specific VPN location to selected apps, so each app always connects through the same country—even if you switch VPN servers for everything else.

This is ideal for apps that need a stable region to work correctly.

Useful for:

• Streaming platforms that need a stable region
• AI tools like ChatGPT or Gemini
• Apps that require a consistent country identity

Example:

• Netflix → Australia
• TikTok → Singapore
• ChatGPT → US

Multi Tunneling at a Glance

Multi Tunneling allows different apps on the same device to use different VPN locations at the same time.

Each app follows its own fixed route, independent of your main VPN server.

How to Use Multi Tunneling in X-VPN

Step 1 — Enable Multi Tunneling

Open X-VPN and go to Routing.
Toggle Multi Tunneling ON to activate the feature.

Once enabled, you’ll see how many apps are currently configured under Multi Tunneling.

Step 2 — Add Apps to Multi Tunneling

Tap the arrow ( > ) next to “X apps configured” under Multi Tunneling to open the Multi Tunneling Config screen.

You’ll see two sections:

• Active — apps already assigned to a VPN location
• Supported Product — apps available to be added

From the Supported Product list, tap the Plus (+) button next to an app.
The app will move to the Active list automatically.

Step 3 — Choose a VPN Location

In the Active list, tap the route field ( > ) next to an app
(for example, BR-Video-N).

On the next screen:

1. Select the VPN location you want the app to always use
   (such as AU-Sydney, Singapore, or US)
2. Tap Save

The location you choose applies only to that app and won’t affect other apps or your main VPN server.

When to Use Each Feature

Use Split Tunneling when you want:

✔ Better local speed
✔ Banking or payment apps to stay local
✔ Only specific apps to use VPN encryption

Use Multi Tunneling when you want:

✔ Apps to always stay in one region
✔ Consistent streaming access
✔ Stable behavior for location-sensitive apps

Both features give you full control — balancing privacy, speed, and convenience.

Final Thoughts

X-VPN’s new Split Tunneling and Multi Tunneling features make it easier than ever to customize how your internet traffic flows. Whether you want more speed, better streaming access, or smarter privacy, these tools help you tailor your experience exactly the way you want.

If you have questions or want more tutorials, our support team is always here to help.

Ready to take full control of your connection?
Get our X-VPN app and start customizing today.