AWS Client VPN now supports CLI, administration controls, and faster connections
AWS Client VPN has released a rebuilt VPN Client (v6.0.x) that introduces command-line interface (CLI) support, new enterprise administration controls, and faster connection establishment. This update enables organizations to automate VPN connectivity, centralize device management, and enforce approved VPN configurations across their workforce. The client, rebuilt with OpenVPN3, offers full backward compatibility with existing endpoints and is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. These enhancements streamline VPN operations for developers and administrators without additional cost.
- →Automate VPN Connectivity with CLI Support
- →Centralize VPN Policy Enforcement with Admin Controls
- →Improved Connection Speed with OpenVPN3 Rebuild
- →Backward Compatibility and Broad Availability
Features (2) ›
- Automate VPN Connectivity with CLI Support
The rebuilt AWS VPN Client v6.0.x now offers a command-line interface (CLI) with full feature parity with the GUI. This allows scripting VPN connections for automation workflows and infrastructure-as-code deployments, eliminating the need for third-party tooling.
- Centralize VPN Policy Enforcement with Admin Controls
New administration controls enable organizations to centralize VPN policy enforcement by scoping profiles to specific users and managing global profiles. This helps enforce approved VPN configurations across devices and users within an organization.
Enhancements (1) ›
- Improved Connection Speed with OpenVPN3 Rebuild
The AWS VPN Client has been rebuilt with OpenVPN3, resulting in significantly faster connection establishment times across all supported operating systems. Both the GUI and CLI can run concurrently, with VPN connections persisting independently.
Notes (1) ›
- Backward Compatibility and Broad Availability
The updated client version 6.0.x maintains full backward compatibility with existing AWS Client VPN endpoints, requiring no endpoint changes. It is available today for Windows (x64/ARM), macOS (x64/ARM), and Linux (x64) without additional charges.
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/08/aws-client-vpn-cli/
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