- NymVPN launches split tunneling in beta on Windows
- The vendor is also adding new post-quantum protections across all applications.
- It also improves the security of macOS apps with an authentication update.
Finding the best VPN to protect your online traffic is only half the battle; Managing how you interact with your daily apps is equally important. For Windows users who rely on NymVPN, that balancing act has become much easier.
The decentralized privacy provider has officially released its v2026.7 update, bringing a highly requested beta split tunneling feature directly to its Windows client.
Available now for users running Windows v1.28.0, the tool gives you granular control over your daily Internet traffic.
But Windows users aren’t the only ones getting a boost.
The latest version also features an experimental post-quantum key exchange protocol across all platforms, ensuring your personal data remains protected from future cyber threats.
Split tunnels land on Windows
Split tunneling is an essential feature for privacy-conscious users. It allows you to select exactly which apps are routed through your encrypted VPN connection and which connect directly to your standard Internet service provider.
By launching this feature in beta for Windows, NymVPN makes multitasking simpler. You can protect your confidential browsing over the VPN while allowing data-intensive apps, like local multiplayer games or streaming services, to run unencrypted for maximum speed.
Nym notes that “this is a beta feature and is still in development,” actively encouraging users to report their real-world performance.
Looking ahead, the vendor confirmed that split tunneling will soon be coming 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 applications through NymVPN fast mode or anonymous mode.”
Preparing for the future with post-quantum security
While split tunneling takes center stage for PC users, NymVPN is also taking important steps to harden its network infrastructure against the hackers of tomorrow.
The new update introduces the first phase of post-quantum VPN security through a new key exchange system called Lewes Protocol. Created specifically for the VPN’s Fast mode, the protocol not only defends against quantum threats; “significantly improves connection and startup times for NymVPN,” according to the company’s blog post.
You can try the Lewes Protocol by manually enabling it within the app settings. Nym plans to test the system in production before deploying it 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 update cycle. NymVPN’s macOS client has received vital privacy improvements to secure communication between the app and its background daemon operations.
These improvements directly follow recommendations made during a Cure53 security audit completed in 2025.
Overall, the new update fixes UI bugs related to social logins and offers an improved server selection menu for Android users.
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