• NymVPN rolls out split tunneling in beta on Windows
• The provider also adds new post-quantum protections across all apps
• It also enhances macOS's app security with an authentication upgrade

Finding the best VPN to secure your online traffic is only half the battle; managing how it interacts with your daily apps is just as important. For Windows users relying on NymVPN, that balancing act just got a whole lot easier.

The decentralized privacy provider has officially rolled out its v2026.7 update, delivering a highly requested beta split tunneling feature directly to its Windows client.

Available now for users running Windows v1.28.0, the tool grants you granular 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, ensuring your personal data remains locked down against future computing threats.

Split tunnling lands on Windows

Split tunneling is an essential feature for privacy-conscious users. It allows you to select exactly which applications are routed through your encrypted VPN connection and which ones connect directly to your standard internet service provider.

By launching this feature in beta for Windows, NymVPN is making it simpler to multitask. You can protect your sensitive browsing via the VPN while letting data-heavy apps, like local multiplayer games or streaming services, run unencrypted for maximum speed.

Nym notes that "This is a beta feature and is still in development," actively encouraging 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 the NymVPN Fast mode or Anonymous mode".

Future-proofing with post-quantum security

While split tunneling takes center stage 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 doesn't just defend against quantum threats; it "significantly improves NymVPN connection times and startup," according to the company's blog post.

You can test out the Lewes Protocol by manually toggling it on within 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 haven't been left out of the current upgrade cycle. NymVPN's macOS client has received vital privacy enhancements to secure the communication between the app and its background daemon operations.

These improvements directly follow recommendations made during a Cure53 security audit completed in 2025.

Across the board, the new update patches user interface bugs related to social logins and brings an improved server selection menu to Android users.

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