I’m trying to use split tunneling in Windows so that only Discord uses a different internet connection or network source, while the rest of my apps continue using my main internet connection. I’m not very familiar with networking settings, VPN split tunneling, or routing rules, so I’d appreciate a simple step-by-step explanation. Is there an easy way to do this on Windows 10 or 11 without affecting other applications?
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A simple way to do this on Windows is to use two network connections (for example, Ethernet and mobile hotspot) and then force Discord to use the secondary connection.
One method is to use a tool like ForceBindIP or a similar network-binding utility to launch Discord through a specific network adapter. Another option is to configure routing rules so only Discord traffic goes through the second internet connection while everything else stays on your main connection.
If you’re trying to split tunnel through a VPN, many VPN apps have a built-in split tunneling feature where you can add Discord to the list of apps that use the VPN connection while the rest of your traffic uses your normal internet connection.
The exact steps depend on whether you’re using two ISPs, a mobile hotspot, or a VPN, but in general you’ll need either application-level binding or custom routing rules because Windows doesn’t provide an easy built-in way to assign a different internet connection to a specific app.