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Learn more about Access Local Devices with VPN

Applicable for: Android;Mac;Windows;iOS

The Access Local Devices with VPN feature allows users to access devices and services on their local network without routing this traffic through VPN. This ensures seamless connectivity to local resources while maintaining VPN protection for other internet traffic.

To use the Access Local Devices with VPN feature, depending on your operating system, choose one of the following:

Windows

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If you are using Norton VPN Standard (version 6.x and below), you need to download and install the latest version of Norton VPN. To know more, read Download and install Norton VPN.

  1. Open Norton VPN on your desktop.

  2. On the Norton dashboard, do one of the following, depending on your VPN plan:

    • Norton VPN Standard: Click VPN Preferences tab and move the slider to turn on Enable local device access when using VPN.

    • Norton VPN Plus/Ultimate: Click Settings. In the VPN Preferences tab, move the slider to enable Access local devices when using VPN.

Mac

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  1. Open Norton VPN on your desktop.

  2. On the Norton dashboard, do one of the following, depending on your VPN plan:

    • Norton VPN Standard: Click Ad Tracker Blocking. In the screen that appears, move the slider to enable Access Local Devices with VPN.

    • Norton VPN Plus/Ultimate: Click Settings. In the Settings window, move the slider to enable Access Local Devices with VPN.

Android

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When the Access Local Devices with VPN feature is enabled in Android, the Kill Switch option cannot be turned on, and vice versa.

  1. Launch Norton VPN.

  2. Tap the Settings icon on the top-right corner of the screen.

  3. In the VPN Preferences screen, move the slider to enable Access Local Devices with VPN.

iOS

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The Access Local Devices with VPN feature works only on the Mimic protocol.

  1. Launch Norton VPN.

  2. Tap Settings on the top-right corner of the screen.

  3. In the VPN Preferences screen, tap Advanced Settings.

  4. In the Advanced Settings screen, move the slider to enable Kill Switch.

DocID: v20250204184021345
Last modified: 06/10/2025

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