What it does
AWS Client VPN is a managed OpenVPN-compatible service for connecting a workforce to AWS and on-premises networks.
AWS Client VPN fits a workforce that needs access to resources already managed around AWS. The service handles deployment and capacity provisioning while administrators monitor connections through the console. The official page describes support for OpenVPN clients, federation and multifactor authentication.
It uses a pay-as-you-go model rather than a consumer monthly browsing subscription. Begin with the target networks, authentication method and access rules; the important outcome is reaching authorized business resources. This service is not a general anonymous internet exit for individual browsing.
Strengths
- Managed service capacity and updates
- Federated and multifactor authentication support
Best for
- Organizations connecting remote staff to AWS and on-premises networks
Sources
- client-vpn (Oct 26, 2026)