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Google Cloud Connectivity
Connect to Google Cloud on your terms, from anywhere
Extend on-premises and other cloud networks to Google Cloud with highly available, low latency connections through Cloud VPN or Dedicated, Partner, or Cross-Cloud Interconnect
New customers can use $300 in free credits to spend on Cloud VPN, Dedicated Interconnect, and Partner Interconnect
Features
Flexible, low-cost VPN
For low-volume data connections, Cloud VPN offers a lower cost option that delivers 1.5–3.0 Gbps over an encrypted public internet connection. Cloud VPN's flexible routing options allow you to use static or dynamic routing to connect to different VPN gateways.
PSC over interconnect
Bidirectional Forwarding Detection
HA VPN over interconnect
Connectivity options
| Connectivity options | Google Cloud connections | |
|---|---|---|
| Google Cloud connections | Description | Best for |
| Dedicated Interconnect | Direct physical connections between your on-premises network and Google's network | Transferring encrypted sensitive data that requires 10GB or more pipe |
| Partner Interconnect | Connects on-premises networks and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) networks through a supported service provider | Data needs that don’t need a 10-Gbps connection |
| Cross-Cloud Interconnect | Provides a secure, high bandwidth, managed service connecting Google Cloud directly to third-party cloud providers | Connecting to AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud |
| Cloud VPN | Securely connects your peer network to your Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) network through an IPsec VPN connection | Extending your data center to the cloud for non-encrypted information |
| Peering with Google | A direct peering connection between your on-premises network and Google's edge network | Customers who operate an ISP-level network |
| Verified Peering Provider | Internet connectivity to a provider that has verified peering to Google's edge network | Simplified access to Google Workspace and any other internet facing Google resource |
| Internet Data Transfer | Tiered service options to optimize connectivity between systems on the internet and your Google Cloud instances; choose between Premium Tier for applications demanding exceptional performance and Standard Tier for cost-effective, yet reliable connectivity | Improving the performance and cost of your network traffic based on your application's requirements |
Connectivity options
Google Cloud connections
Description
Direct physical connections between your on-premises network and Google's network
Best for
Transferring encrypted sensitive data that requires 10GB or more pipe
Description
Connects on-premises networks and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) networks through a supported service provider
Best for
Data needs that don’t need a 10-Gbps connection
Description
Provides a secure, high bandwidth, managed service connecting Google Cloud directly to third-party cloud providers
Best for
Connecting to AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud
Description
Securely connects your peer network to your Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) network through an IPsec VPN connection
Best for
Extending your data center to the cloud for non-encrypted information
Description
A direct peering connection between your on-premises network and Google's edge network
Best for
Customers who operate an ISP-level network
Description
Internet connectivity to a provider that has verified peering to Google's edge network
Best for
Simplified access to Google Workspace and any other internet facing Google resource
Description
Tiered service options to optimize connectivity between systems on the internet and your Google Cloud instances; choose between Premium Tier for applications demanding exceptional performance and Standard Tier for cost-effective, yet reliable connectivity
Best for
Improving the performance and cost of your network traffic based on your application's requirements
How It Works
Google Cloud customers can connect to Google via enterprise-grade connections with higher availability and/or lower latency than their existing internet connections. Options include Direct Peering, Carrier Peering, Dedicated Interconnect, Partner Interconnect, and Cross-Cloud Interconnect.

Common Uses
Connecting on-prem to Google Cloud
Learning resources
Learning resources
Get data into Google Cloud
Learning resources
Migration to Google Cloud: transferring your large datasets
Connectivity is the foundation to the process of adding your data to Google Cloud. Explore different connectivity options depending on your data requirements for a secure migration.
Learning resources
Migration to Google Cloud: transferring your large datasets
Connectivity is the foundation to the process of adding your data to Google Cloud. Explore different connectivity options depending on your data requirements for a secure migration.
Secure connectivity
Learning resources
Learning resources
Multicloud networking connectivity
Learning resources
Simple way to connect to multiple clouds
Provides a secure, high bandwidth, managed service connecting Google Cloud directly to third-party cloud providers—AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud.
Interconnect network diagram image
Learning resources
Simple way to connect to multiple clouds
Provides a secure, high bandwidth, managed service connecting Google Cloud directly to third-party cloud providers—AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud.
Interconnect network diagram image
Use Google Cloud to connect sites
Learning resources
Learning resources
Pricing
How Cloud Connectivity pricing works
Price table description
Learn more about Cloud Connectivity pricing. View all pricing details.
Pricing calculator
Estimate your monthly charges.
Custom Quote
Technical deep dive
Cross-Cloud Interconnect demonstration
Cross-Cloud Interconnect guide
Dedicated Interconnect tutorial
Partner Interconnect overview
Dedicated Interconnect colocation facilities

Blog: Announcing Cross-Cloud Interconnect