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AWS Internet Gateway

In this article, we will discuss the AWS internet gateway.

Purpose

An internet gateway is a component that allows communication between VPC and the internet.

How To Create An Internet Gateway?

To create an internet gateway, search the word internet gateway in the search box. Click on the Internet gateway service in the search result.

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In the Internet gateways screen, click on the Create internet gateway button.

Picture showing the list of internet gateways in AWS console

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The Create internet gateway screen will appear. Enter the Name tag and click on the Create internet gateway button at the bottom of the screen.

Picture showing the create internet gateway screen in AWS console

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How To Attach An Internet Gateway With VPC?

Once the internet gateway is created, the state of the internet gateway is Detached as there is no VPC attached to it.

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To attach the VPC, select the internet gateway and click on Actions → Attach to VPC.

Picture showing the Attach to VPC option for attaching the VPC to internet gateway

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In the Attach to VPC screen, select the VPC and click on the Attach internet gateway button.

Picture showing selecting the VPN for attaching to the internet gateway

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The internet gateway is attached to VPC and the state of the internet gateway will be Attached.

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Posted By -	Karan Gupta

Posted On -	Tuesday, February 8, 2022

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