- NymVPN rolls out split tunneling in beta on Windows
- The provider is also adding new post-quantum protections across all apps
- It also improves macOS app security with an authentication upgrade
Finding the best VPN to secure your online traffic is only half the battle; it’s just as important to manage how it interacts with your everyday apps. For Windows users who rely on NymVPN, that balancing act just got a whole lot easier.
The decentralized privacy provider has officially rolled out its v2026.7 update, bringing a much-requested beta split-tunneling feature directly to its Windows client.
Available now for users running Windows v1.28.0, the tool gives you detailed control over your daily Internet traffic.
But Windows users aren’t the only ones getting a boost.
The latest release also introduces an experimental post-quantum key exchange protocol across all platforms that ensures your personal data remains locked against future computer threats.
Split tunnel lands on Windows
Split tunneling is an important feature for privacy-conscious users. It allows you to choose exactly which applications are routed through your encrypted VPN connection and which connect directly to your default ISP.
By launching this feature in beta for Windows, NymVPN makes multitasking easier. You can protect your sensitive browsing via VPN while letting data-intensive apps, such as local multiplayer games or streaming services, run unencrypted for maximum speed.
Nym notes that “This is a beta feature and still under development,” and actively encourages users to report on its real-world performance.
Looking ahead, the provider confirmed that split tunneling will soon make its way to Linux and iOS, following its recent debut on macOS.
The company also teased that “A more advanced form of split tunneling is also being developed, which will allow you to route specific apps through either NymVPN Fast mode or Anonymous mode”.
Future-proofing with post-quantum security
While split tunneling is front and center for PC users, NymVPN is also taking significant steps to harden its network infrastructure against tomorrow’s hackers.
The new update introduces the first phase of post-quantum VPN security via a new key exchange system called The Lewes Protocol. Built specifically for the VPN’s fast mode, the protocol not only defends against quantum threats; it “significantly improves NymVPN connection times and startup,” according to the company’s blog post.
You can test the Lewes protocol by manually turning it on in the application’s settings. Nym plans to test the system in production before rolling it out as the default security standard for all secure key exchanges.
Security audits and UI fixes
Apple users have not been left out of the current upgrade cycle. NymVPN’s macOS client has received important privacy improvements to secure the communication between the app and its background daemon operations.
These improvements follow direct recommendations made during a Cure53 security audit conducted in 2025.
Across the board, the new update fixes UI bugs related to social logins and brings an improved server selection menu to Android users.
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