- NymVPN has just released a new update that adds split tunneling to macOS
- The update also includes a quality of life upgrade related to login
- NymVPN also launched an Alpha testing program for testers
NymVPN has just released a new update that brings the app up to version v2026.6. The patch covers a few different features.
The headline is the addition of split tunneling to macOS. Currently in beta, split tunneling arrives on Mac devices after already being released in the Android VPN app version of NymVPN. In addition, there are new improvements to secure authentication and a more seamless login process.
NymVPN is still in its early days, though it might not exactly compete with best VPNs yet, the ongoing series of updates bodes well. Here’s what’s new in today’s batch of upgrades and how you can join Nym’s Alpha testing group to help make the product the best it can be.
What’s new in the latest NymVPN update?
The biggest addition in new NymVPN patch is definitely the arrival of split tunneling for macOScurrently in beta.
This allows you to choose which apps go through the VPN tunnel and which connect directly to the Internet instead. Split tunneling can help keep sensitive traffic protected through the VPN, while other apps can maintain their connection for speed, compatibility, or access to local services.
To try split tunneling on macOS, grant full disk access permission to view and select which apps will benefit.
The update also adds a smoother app-to-web login flow through deep linking. Instead of repeatedly relying on Nym’s 24-word mnemonic passphrase to access account information online, you can now generate a secure code directly from the app.
On top of that, Nym says it has improved secure authentication based on recommendations from a 2025 Cure53 revision, though it notes that some macOS authentication changes are still coming in a later release. Just be aware that if you’re on Linux, you’ll need to install policykit-1-gnome to reap the benefits of this improved authentication.
Several minor updates include new diagnostic tools for Android, streamlined coding for DNS resolution across all versions of NymVPN, and various improvements on both macOS and Android.
How to join NymVPN’s alpha testing program
If you want to actively help the NymVPN team shape the future of the app before features are rolled out more widely, Nym is opening things up through a alpha test program. You can join the community testing group, where builds are shared early and tested with the developers.
NymVPN v2026.6 is live🤝New seamless login – app for web🔐Improved secure authenticationWhat’s next?🌀Mixnet optimizations 🛑Ad blocking for mobile apps Read the full update⤵️https://t.co/zK4X0AGCz8April 2, 2026
Nym has been pushing out frequent updates over the past few months, gradually filling in gaps and improving usability across its apps.
Previous releases focused on anti-censorship features and general usability improvements, but they also highlighted missing parts, especially for Apple users. With split tunneling now arriving on macOS, Nym is starting to deliver on features it previously promised.
The company also recently shared its two-year roadmap detailing how it hopes its privacy protection features will be able to beat all existing VPNs by 2027.
