Why is it that some apps don't work with VPN?

Why is it that some apps don't work with VPN?

Yes some apps do not allow or block the VPN access for accessing their website or apps. A BG user can exclude those applications from the VPN tunnel and use the other apps as usual with the VPN connection.

Note: Include/Exclude app - split tunneling feature is only available on Android only.

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