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title: Get Started with Access Server
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product: Access Server Docs
description: How to get started with OpenVPN's Access Server business VPN for your secure network needs.
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# Get Started with Access Server

🎉 Welcome to Access Server — your secure, flexible VPN solution.

Whether you're running a small team or managing a larger network, Access Server makes it easy to deploy a self-hosted VPN.

## ✍️ Sign Up for an OpenVPN Account

To get started, create a [free OpenVPN account](https://as-portal.openvpn.com/) and activate a subscription. You'll get **two free concurrent VPN connections**, perfect for initial setup and testing.

## 🚀 Start Your First Deployment

Ready to launch? Head over to our [Getting Started](https://openvpn.net/as-docs/v3/getting-started.md) section for step-by-step instructions to:

- Deploy Access Server on your preferred platform 🖥️
- Connect VPN clients 📲
- Manage users and access rules 🔐

Let’s get you up and running — securely.

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