Split tunneling allows you to route some of your internet traffic through the VPN while excluding other low-risk connections. The trade-off is a little less privacy for better speeds. With the Proton VPN app, split tunneling operates at the device level, so you can choose to include or exclude apps and IP addresses from the VPN tunnel. For example, you could opt for Exclude mode to exempt a specific browser that you use for online gaming, which would preserve speeds and protect all other traffic from your device. Or you could go with Include mode and add a browser you use only for sensitive connections, such as banking, and leave all other connections out of the tunnel.
Install Proton VPN's browser extension for domain-level split tunneling
Proton allows you to set up and save connection profiles with settings you use often so you don't have to manually select your location, protocol, and customized settings each time you want to use the VPN for a specific purpose (such as accessing restricted streaming content). Once you have a profile in place, you can simply go to the Profiles tab and select the one you want to use to connect. Recently used profiles will appear under Recents on the Home tab.
Combine preset profiles with incognito browsing to beat dynamic pricing
If you have printers, speakers, media servers, or drives on your home network, you can enable LAN (local area network) connections so these devices aren't routed through the VPN tunnel and can talk directly to one another while keeping the rest of your traffic secure. This feature is available to paid subscribers, and you can toggle it on or off via Settings > Connection (specifics vary by app).
Turn on Stealth Protocol to bypass restrictive firewalls
If you aren't sure which protocol to choose, let Proton's Smart Protocol do it for you. This setting automatically switches between protocols, so if one is blocked or dropped, it will move to another to keep your connection secure. This means you don't necessarily have to know or remember which protocol is best for any given situation, as Proton uses the fastest and most stable connection first. Note that Smart Protocol is on by default, but if you have changed your settings—such as to Stealth—and find that your connection drops when you switch networks, going back to Smart can eliminate this issue.
Adjust NetShield settings to prevent ad blocking from breaking sites
Proton has a built-in ad-blocker called NetShield, which can be used to block ads, trackers, malware, and, for Windows users, adult content. When enabled, Proton's dedicated DNS server checks domains you visit against known offenders and prevents them from loading. On most platforms, NetShield is set to protect against all of the data listed by default, but blocking ads and trackers can occasionally break websites or certain features you need when browsing. You can opt to block malware only, which will prevent your browser from loading resources from domains known to host malware and spyware. Note that NetShield is available only to paid subscribers. You can find ad block settings on the Home screen or under the NetShield tab.
Set up shortcuts to automatically connect with specific VPN settings
If you're using Proton VPN on mobile, you can set up shortcuts to turn your connection on or off based on certain triggers, such as joining a specific network or with a single tap. On iOS, combining Shortcuts with certain actions—like leaving or arriving home—can trigger a VPN connection or enable a specific VPN profile. You can also add Shortcuts to your Home screen or ask Siri to launch an action for you. Proton has a guide to possible iOS Shortcuts. There's no perfect native analogue on Android, but you can use a third-party app like Tasker or add an Android widget to your Home screen for one-tap access to Proton.
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