# VPN

Configure and implement secure VPN connections using OpenVPN. These configurations help optimize network security and ensure you can securely access your cloud resources. It includes two subsections:

* [VPN Setup](/docs/automation-platform/overview-1/prerequisites/vpn/vpn-setup.md): This page outlines the two-step process for setting up OpenVPN, including accepting the OpenVPN agreement in the GCP Marketplace and provisioning a VPN in the DuploCloud Portal.
* [Connect to the VPN](/docs/automation-platform/overview-2/prerequisites/connect-to-the-vpn.md): This section guides users through connecting to the provisioned VPN, enabling secure communication between local environments and cloud resources.


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