Private networks (VPC) and NAT gateways

A VPC network is a private network for servers in one location. Traffic on it stays off the internet and doesn't count toward your transfer allowance. VPC networks are free.

Creating a network

1. Choose Network › VPC Networks › New VPC network.

2. Name it and pick a location.

3. Pick an address range. Choose Choose one for me, or Use my own with a private range sized /16 to /28.

A network's location and range can't change later.

Adding servers

• Pick the network when you deploy (under Advanced › Private networks).

• Or open an existing server in the same location and use Private networks › Join. The server may need a reboot to bring up the new network.

NAT gateway

A NAT gateway lets servers with no public address reach the internet. It's billed by the hour; the price is shown when you add it.

• Switch it on when you create the network, or with Switch NAT on on the network's page.

• On the network's page, you can add Port forwarding rules to reach those servers from outside, and Gateway firewall rules.

• To deploy a server with no public address, tick No public IPv4 (VPC only) when you deploy, with a NAT network chosen.