Network Groups

Create secure, private networks between your applications, add-ons, and external resources, powered by WireGuard encryption and Clever Cloud simplicity.

Network Groups

Network Groups connect your Clever Cloud resources within an encrypted private network based on WireGuard. They enable secure communication between applications, databases, and external servers, across any port.

Easy to manage via Clever Tools, and soon from the Console, they simplify distributed architectures and sensitive environments.
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    01 Effortless Encrypted Communication

    Every exchange between your applications, add-ons, and external peers is encrypted via WireGuard, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity by default.

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    02 Private Connectivity on Any Port

    Network Groups allow internal communication on any port, ideal for complex or multi-protocol architectures.

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    03 Unified Internal Network for Apps and Databases

    Link your applications and add-ons through internal DNS and CIDR-based IPs, no manual setup required.

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    04 External Resource Integration

    Easily connect third-party servers, local machines, or hybrid infrastructures to your Clever Cloud environment using secure WireGuard keys.

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    05 Flexible Overlay Architecture

    Network Groups operate as a software overlay on Clever Cloud’s infrastructure, enabling communication across zones and datacenters without modifying the physical network.

Powered by WireGuard: a modern foundation for secure, software-defined networking

WireGuard is a modern, open-source VPN protocol known for its speed, reliability, and robust encryption. Clever Cloud uses it to establish encrypted tunnels between applications and services. This software-based approach enables private, high-performance communication across different zones without complex configuration or dedicated network hardware.

Use Cases

  • Microservices architectures – Connect multiple services internally without public exposure.
  • Clustered applications – Ensure secure communication between clustered instances (e.g., JVM).
  • Hybrid and external integrations – Safely link third-party or on-premise servers to your Clever Cloud apps.
  • Isolated test environments – Deploy and test in private, dedicated networks.
  • API protection – Combine Network Groups with Otoroshi to add authentication and filtering to internal apps.

Why Create Network Groups on Clever Cloud

Instant setup

Create and manage private networks in just a few commands, no manual configuration needed.

Multi-zone compatibility

Communicate securely across regions and availability zones.

Native integration

Works natively with Keycloak, Otoroshi, and Clever Cloud add-ons.

Free and included

Network Groups come at no extra cost.

Developer-friendly

Simplifies network management into one intuitive command.

Connect your services with complete peace of mind

Network Groups redefine cloud connectivity: secure by design, flexible by nature, and easy to use. Connect your services, databases, and external infrastructures effortlessly within an encrypted network managed by Clever Cloud.
 

Develop, test, and deploy with confidence — without the complexities of traditional networking.

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