Enable public access in VPCs
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To enable public access for a service which is running within a virtual private cloud (VPC), follow these steps:

#. Log in to `Aiven Console <https://console.aiven.io>`_ and select your service from the **Services** page.
#. On the **Overview** page of your service, scroll down to the **Advanced configuration** section and select **Change** > **Add configuration option**.
#. Select an option that starts with ``public_access`` followed by the type of service you use and switch it on.
#. Click **Save advanced configuration**. The **Overview** page now has an **Access Route** setting inside the **Connection information** section with **Public** and **Dynamic** options.
#. Select **Public** to see the public URL for your service.

The connection with the **Dynamic** option is not possible outside the VPC, while the connection with the **Public** option is accessible over the public Internet. **IP Allow-List** applies to all connection types (Dynamic and Public, in this example).

.. note::
    
    You can change the ``public_access`` settings without any service downtime.