Access Server for IBM Cloud: Fast, Zero Trust VPN Connectivity

Deploy Access Server in minutes to give your organization a scalable, enterprise-level VPN that delivers Zero Trust with encrypted access to your IBM Cloud virtual private cloud (VPC) applications and business networks.

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Zero Trust

Securely extend your business network on IBM Cloud with a Zero Trust VPN

Interconnect your VPCs, remote sites, and IoT devices on IBM Cloud — all while minimizing security breaches and protecting sensitive data. With Access Server on IBM Cloud, you can enable granular access controls and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) through least privilege enforcement, device identity verification, and more.

Purchase connections from OpenVPN with Access Server BYOL

Automate VPN deployment to your IBM Cloud VPC with Terraform to get Access Server up and running quickly, saving you time and simplifying setup with minimal Linux knowledge.

Flexible pricing

Choose between a monthly or yearly subscription and your exact number of connections, ensuring you only pay for what you need.

Automatic renewals

When you purchase through OpenVPN, you can agree to automatic renewals and modify your renewal settings anytime.

Scale on demand

Share one activation key among multiple Access Servers and adjust the number of associated connections at will.

Get Started Quickly with 2 Free Connections

Get OpenVPN Activation Key
Login on OpenVPN Admin Web UI
OpenVPN Connect cross platform

Step 1:

Create an OpenVPN account and get an activation key. Click IBM Cloud to go to their marketplace and deploy Access Server with Terraform.

NOTE: You need to create an SSH key for connecting to your deployed Access Server if you don't already have one.

Step 2:

Log in to your Admin Web UI to manage your Access Server configuration, including network settings, access controls, and more.
Use Activation Manager to activate your subscription activation key.

Step 3:

Connect to your Access Server to access the applications and services on that network with the OpenVPN Connect app.

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Resources

Learn more about Access Server and deployment on IBM Cloud.

Quick-start guide

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Installation steps

Walk through the steps to install using the Access Server portal.Watch video

Subscription activation

Walk through the steps to activate your subscription key for Access Server.Watch video

Access Server datasheet

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Browse documentation

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