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title: Can I Buy Less Than 10 Connections?
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description: This FAQ explains how to purchase less than ten connections for an Access Server license.
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# Can I Buy Less Than 10 Connections?

**Question:** Is less than ten connections on a license key possible?

**Answer:**

Yes, it is possible to have fewer than ten connections on a license key.

## BYOL licensing system

- **Minimum Connections:** A license key must contain three connections for the "Bring Your Own License" (BYOL) system. A subscription with two connections, equivalent to an unlicensed Access Server, is free. While you can purchase higher numbers of VPN connections, the minimum is three.
- **Subscription License:** The software subscription license model allows you to activate the same subscription on multiple Access Servers, meaning they can share purchased connections.

## AWS licenses

- **5 Connections Option:** You can use the AWS tiered instances licensing system on Amazon AWS. One of the instances offered on the AWS Marketplace includes a license for five connections. This instance comes with a 7-day free trial, allowing you to try the product before incurring software licensing costs. However, please note that running an AWS instance does incur costs from Amazon AWS.

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