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Surfshark, one of thebest VPNs, has announced that its Bypasser feature is now available on iOS devices.

Bypasser is a feature, similar to split tunnelling, that makes the VPN more convenient.

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It’s also useful for accessing frequently used, IP-sensitive sites on your phone, such as online banking.

What is split tunnelling and why might you need it?

However, for some users, bypassing your VPN can be a useful tool.

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This is where split tunnelling comes in.

you might split tunnel sites to maintain high speeds when and where you need them.

However, this doesn’t mean that split tunnelling is unsafe.

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Do other VPN providers offer split tunnelling on iOS?

These operating systems are easier to implement split tunnelling on compared to macOS and iOS.

That’s not to say that other VPNs aren’t making developments elsewhere.

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