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# Private VLAN Option at EDIS Global

> Set up and configure a Private VLAN on your EDIS Global VPS for secure internal networking between servers. Step-by-step ordering and configuration guide.

## Add a private network to your VPS (Private VLAN Option)

## What is a Private VLAN?

A **Private VLAN** allows you to establish a private and secure Ethernet connection between Virtual Private Servers (VPS) within a chosen server location. This feature enhances network segmentation and security while enabling efficient internal communication between VPS instances.

### Key Features:

* **Secondary Ethernet Interface**: Each VPS in the chosen server location receives an additional Ethernet interface.
* **VLAN Isolation**: A unique VLAN ID ensures that only VPS mapped to the same VLAN can communicate with each other through the user-configured private network.

## Requirements

### Single VPS use case

* If you only need a **secondary Ethernet interface**, a single VPS is sufficient.

### Multiple VPS use case

* If you require **private communication between VPS**, you need **at least two VPS** in the same server location.
* You can order multiple Private VLANs to create **complex network topologies**, assigning different VLAN IDs to different VPS groups.

## How to Order a Private VLAN

1. **Choose the Server Location**: Determine where you want to set up the Private VLAN.
2. **Order the Private VLAN Option**: Purchase it from our shop at the following link:

   [Purchase Private VLAN Option](https://manage.edisglobal.com/cart.php?gid=209)
3. **Payment and Provisioning**: Once the invoice is paid, the Private VLAN option will be automatically provisioned and made available for all VPS in the chosen location.

## How to Assign your VPS to a Private VLAN

1. **Log in to the VPS Management Dashboard**.
2. **Click on "System Configuration"**.
3. **Scroll down to "VLAN Settings"**.
4. **Assign the VLAN ID** from the dropdown menu (e.g., 102).
5. **Apply the settings**.
6. **Power-cycle the VPS** to activate changes.
7. **Repeat for each VPS** that should be connected to the Private VLAN.
8. **Configure Private IP addresses** on your VPS' secondary NICs

## Benefits of Using a Private VLAN

* **Enhanced Security**: Traffic within a Private VLAN remains isolated from the public network.
* **No Traffic Charges**: Data transmitted via the Private VLAN does **not count** towards your monthly traffic allowance.
* **Scalability**: Multiple VLANs allow for **flexible and complex networking structures**, making them ideal for microservices, internal databases, or multi-server applications.