The split mode feature in Surfshark VPN for China enables web applications such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or Gmail that use HTTPS. This mode can modify the routing for both HTTP (port 80) and HTTPS (port 443), allowing access to the web versions of these applications. However, the application versions may operate on various other ports.
To guarantee access, the following steps should be taken:
- Enable the "Global Mode" option found in the routing settings.
- Adjust the application's proxy settings. For instance, here's how to change the proxy settings for the LINE app: