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title: "How is SSH access controlled in Cloud Platform? "
date: "2025-06-25T09:09:51+00:00"
summary: "Control SSH access in Cloud Platform: public, protected, or private options to match your security needs."
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SSH access can be configured as fully public (dedicated), protected (with ACL), or private (VPN/VPC only), which allows you to match your security requirements. For more information, visit [Private SSH Access](/acquia-cloud-platform/private-ssh-access "Private SSH Access").