What is AWS Client VPN?
AWS Client VPN is a managed client-based VPN service that enables you to securely access AWS resources and resources in your on-premises network.
This guide provides steps for establishing a VPN connection to a Client VPN endpoint using a client application on your device.
Client VPN components
The following are the key components for using AWS Client VPN.
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Client VPN endpoint — Your Client VPN administrator creates and configures a Client VPN endpoint in AWS. Your administrator controls which networks and resources you can access when you establish a VPN connection.
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VPN client application — The software application that you use to connect to the Client VPN endpoint and establish a secure VPN connection.
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Client VPN endpoint configuration file — A configuration file that's provided to you by your Client VPN administrator. The file includes information about the Client VPN endpoint and the certificates that are required to establish a VPN connection. You load this file into your chosen VPN client application. The AWS provided client allows you to connect to five concurrent sessions, each session with its own configuration file provided by the Client VPN administrator. For more information about concurrent sessions, see Support for concurrent connections.
Additional resources for configuring Client VPN
If you're a Client VPN administrator, see the AWS Client VPN Administrator Guide for more information about creating and configuring a Client VPN endpoint.
