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# VPN Gateway

The **VPN Gateway** on the <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> platform is your dedicated solution for establishing robust, secure, and encrypted connections for hybrid cloud and network extension. It allows you to connect your on-premises networks to your cloud environment, or securely link different virtual networks within the cloud. It supports critical components and protocols essential for secure, reliable networking, including:

* **IPsec or WireGuard protocols** for secure tunneling
* **Dedicated public IP addresses** for reliable connectivity
* **Custom routing configurations** to control network traffic

Begin with the [<mark style="color:blue;">VPN Gateway User Guide</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/network-services/vpn-gateway) to understand the fundamental concepts and configuration options, and later follow step-by-step instructions in the following tutorials to deploy your advanced workflows:

<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>Create an IPSec Tunnel between a VDC and On-Premises Gateway</strong></mark></td><td>Create an IPSec tunnel between a VDC in the IONOS CLOUD and on-premises gateway.</td><td><a href="/cloud/tutorials/network-services/vpn-gateway/ipsec-vdc-onprem.md">Create an IPSec Tunnel between a VDC and On-Premises Gateway</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Create an IPSec Tunnel between two VDCs</strong></mark></td><td>Create an IPSec site-to-site tunnel between two VDCs in different regions.</td><td><a href="/cloud/tutorials/network-services/vpn-gateway/ipsec-vdc-vdc.md">Create an IPSec Tunnel between two VDCs</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Create a WireGuard Peer between a VDC and an on-premises Gateway</strong></mark></td><td>Create a site-to-site peer between an IONOS CLOUD VDC and a simulated on-premises installation.</td><td><a href="/cloud/tutorials/network-services/vpn-gateway/wireguard-vdc-onprem.md">Create a WireGuard® Peer between a VDC and an on-premises Gateway</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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