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AWS Management Console Private Access enhances VPC connectivity without internet

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AWS Management Console Private Access now allows customers to access the AWS Console from VPCs without internet connectivity, improving network security for air-gapped environments. This enhancement, which leverages AWS PrivateLink, is particularly beneficial for regulated industries like finance, government, and healthcare, and enterprises with stringent security needs. The capability is available in all AWS commercial regions, with costs based on PrivateLink VPC endpoint usage.

  • Access AWS Console from VPCs without internet connectivity
  • Improved network security for sensitive data access
  • Leverages AWS PrivateLink for secure network paths
  • Available in all AWS commercial regions with usage-based pricing
Features (1)
  • Access AWS Console from VPCs without internet connectivity

    AWS Management Console Private Access now allows customers to manage AWS infrastructure through the console from VPCs without requiring internet connectivity. This update enables enterprises to maintain strict network security controls, even in air-gapped environments.

Enhancements (1)
  • Improved network security for sensitive data access

    This capability is valuable for customers in regulated industries such as financial services, government, and healthcare, and for enterprises with strict security requirements. It allows access to sensitive data only from controlled environments and use of the console in classified networks or those without internet connectivity.

Notes (2)
  • Leverages AWS PrivateLink for secure network paths

    AWS Management Console Private Access uses AWS PrivateLink to establish secure network paths between customer VPCs and the console. Customers can further restrict access using VPC endpoint policies, IAM, Service Control, and Resource Control policies.

  • Available in all AWS commercial regions with usage-based pricing

    This capability is available in all AWS commercial regions. Customers pay for the underlying AWS PrivateLink VPC endpoint usage and data processing.

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https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/06/aws-management-console-private/