Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Documentation

Configuring an Internet Gateway

On Private Cloud Appliance, you can configure an Internet Gateway (IGW) which provides the VCN with outside access through the on-premises data center network.

Avoid entering confidential information in names and tags.

    1. In the Compute Web UI navigation menu, select Networking, then select Virtual Cloud Networks.

    2. At the top of the page, select the compartment that contains the VCN where the internet gateway will be created.

    3. Select the name of the VCN.

      The VCN details page is displayed.

    4. Under Resources, select Internet Gateways.

    5. Select Create Internet Gateway.

    6. Enter the following information:

      • Name: Provide a descriptive name for the internet gateway. Avoid entering confidential information

      • Create in Compartment: Select the compartment in which to create the Internet Gateway.

      • Enabled: Use the toggle to decide if the gateway is enabled at creation or not. The default is to enable the gateway:

        • Yes: Gateway Enabled: By default, the VCN uses the gateway when created.

        • (No: Gateway Disabled): You can set the gateway not see traffic until it's explicitly enabled to do so.

      • Tagging: (Optional) Add defined or free-form tags for this resource as described in Adding Tags at Resource Creation. Tags can also be applied later.

    7. Select Create Internet Gateway.

      The Internet Gateway is now ready for the addition of route rules or security settings. See Configuring VCN Rules and Options.

  • Use the oci network internet-gateway create command and required parameters to create a new internet gateway for the specified VCN.

    oci network internet-gateway create [OPTIONS]

    For a complete list of CLI commands, flags, and options, see the Command Line Reference.

  • Use the CreateInternetGateway operation to create a new internet gateway for the specified VCN.

    For information about using the API and signing requests, see REST APIs and Security Credentials. For information about SDKs, see Software Development Kits and Command Line Interface.