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ApsaraMQ for Kafka:Can I access an ApsaraMQ for Kafka instance over the Internet?

Last Updated:Mar 11, 2026

Yes. Use an Internet- and VPC-connected instance to access ApsaraMQ for Kafka over the Internet.

How to enable Internet access

ApsaraMQ for Kafka supports two network types:

Network typeAccess scope
VPC-connected instanceAccessible only within a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
Internet- and VPC-connected instanceAccessible over both the Internet and a VPC

To enable Internet access, choose one of the following options based on your situation:

  • New instance: Purchase an Internet- and VPC-connected instance.

  • Existing VPC-connected instance: On the Instance Details page, click Upgrade and change the network type to Internet and VPC. For detailed steps, see Upgrade instance specifications.

Note

Connectivity exceptions may occur when a client in the Chinese mainland connects to an instance outside the Chinese mainland over the Internet, or vice versa.