What it does
Azure VPN Gateway connects on-premises and Azure networks using IPsec and IKE, with remote access scenarios and managed gateway resources.
Azure VPN Gateway is an infrastructure component. Its product page describes linking an on-premises network to Azure through site-to-site IPsec/IKE connections and connecting users to Azure virtual networks. Start with the network topology and gateway requirements, not an app-store download. The introductory free-hours offer has a limited period and a specified gateway type, so it is not a general permanent free VPN service. Ongoing use follows Azure's resource pricing.
Strengths
- Site-to-site Azure connectivity
- Documented virtual-network remote access
Best for
- Administrators extending private networks into Azure
Sources
- VPN Gateway | Microsoft Azure (Oct 26, 2026)