A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel over the Internet, enabling secure remote access, privacy protection, and cross-region connectivity for enterprise networks.
Why use a VPN
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Encryption and security
A VPN encrypts data in transit, protecting sensitive information such as passwords and financial details from interception.
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Privacy protection and anonymity
A VPN conceals your IP address and routes traffic through a VPN server, preventing third-party tracking of your online activities, location, and identity.
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Remote access
A VPN lets remote employees securely connect to their company's internal network to access files and applications from any location.
Use cases
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Remote work
Employees access intranet resources securely from any location, as if they were in the office. Multinational companies rely on VPNs to enable consultants and remote workers to reach company resources at any time.
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Bypassing geographical restrictions
Connect to VPN servers in different countries to access region-restricted content such as videos and websites.
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Cross-region branch connectivity
Enterprises use VPNs to establish encrypted links between branches in different regions for secure information sharing and collaboration.
Get started
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Set up a PPTP VPN: Configure PPTP VPN connection on CentOS 7
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Alibaba Cloud VPN Gateway supports IPsec-VPN and SSL-VPN for various network connectivity needs. See What is VPN Gateway?