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# Managed NAT Gateway

With <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> Managed [<mark style="color:blue;">NAT Gateway</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/support/general-information/glossary-of-terms#network-address-translation-nat-gateway), you can enable internet access to virtual machines without exposing them to the internet through a public interface. It acts as an intermediary device that translates IP addresses between the private network and the public internet.

## Why choose Managed NAT Gateway

Managed NAT Gateway enables outbound-only internet connectivity, allowing your database servers to initiate connections for updates and backups while remaining completely invisible to external attackers. The gateway blocks all unsolicited inbound traffic automatically.

* **Fully managed service:** <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> handles all operational complexity so you can focus on your applications, such as infrastructure maintainenance or patch applications.
* **High availability and reliability:** Built-in redundancy and failover mechanisms ensure consistent outbound connectivity for your critical workloads.
* **Cost-effective:** Pay only for what you use with transparent, predictable pricing. No overhead from managing self-hosted gateways.
* **Seamless integration:** Native integration with <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> services, VDCs, LANs, and so on, for unified management.
* **Expert support:** Access to <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> support team for technical assistance and guidance on best practices.
* **Quick setup and configuration:** Straightforward provisioning and management through the [<mark style="color:blue;">Data Center Designer (DCD)</mark>](/cloud/set-up-ionos-cloud/data-center-designer.md) or the [<mark style="color:blue;">Cloud API</mark> ](https://api.ionos.com/docs/cloud/v6/#tag/NAT-Gateways).

## Product Overview

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Managed NAT Gateway</strong></mark></td><td>Learn about Managed NAT Gateway, its features, about routing tables, and maintenance window.</td><td><a href="/pages/OyrIaFfpyPqur3XRQ1fq">/pages/OyrIaFfpyPqur3XRQ1fq</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Quick Links

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Use Cases</strong></mark></td><td>Explore common use cases and scenarios for implementing Managed NAT Gateway.</td><td><a href="/pages/ie9E4ObDg5jP8eFtu6lH">/pages/ie9E4ObDg5jP8eFtu6lH</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Configure a NAT Gateway</strong></mark></td><td>Connect your private subnet instances to the public internet using the DCD.</td><td><a href="/pages/1L9kQMW100PhwwTCAYYS">/pages/1L9kQMW100PhwwTCAYYS</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>API How-Tos</strong></mark></td><td>Programmatically manage NAT gateways and their configurations.</td><td><a href="/pages/9dJLWz8ND49XUzvh5lxE">/pages/9dJLWz8ND49XUzvh5lxE</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Developer Tools

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Cloud API</strong></mark></td><td>Access the Cloud API documentation and learn how to integrate with IONOS CLOUD services.</td><td><a href="https://api.ionos.com/docs/cloud/v6/#tag/NAT-Gateways">https://api.ionos.com/docs/cloud/v6/#tag/NAT-Gateways</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>SDKs</strong></mark></td><td>Explore the available SDKs for various programming languages to interact with the Cloud API.</td><td><a href="https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/reference/software-development-kits/cloud-api-sdks">https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/reference/software-development-kits/cloud-api-sdks</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Config Management Tools</strong></mark></td><td>Explore the configuration management tools that can help automate your infrastructure.</td><td><a href="https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/reference/config-management-tools/config-management-tools">https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/reference/config-management-tools/config-management-tools</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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