> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developer.harness.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developer.harness.io/harness-ai/use-harness-platform/references/private-network-connectivity.md).

# Private Network Connectivity

Connect Harness Cloud to private resources, and control what these Cloud VMs can reach — without giving up the operational simplicity of Harness-hosted infrastructure.

This section covers two related but distinct needs:

Private connectivity - letting a Harness Cloud VM reach resources that live inside your network (a private Git server, an internal artifact registry, an internal API, an on-prem database). Egress control - restricting what your Harness Cloud VM is allowed to talk to on the way out.

## Private connectivity

When a Harness Cloud VM runs a workload, you may need to access internal resources that are not publicly accessible. Harness Cloud VMs are used by Continuous Integration and by other modules, such as Infrastructure as Code Management (IaCM). Examples include:

* Internal artifact repositories
* Private source code management systems (SCMs)
* Internal APIs and services
* On-premises databases

Refer the following subsections for Private Connectivity options on Harness Cloud

{% content-ref url="/pages/mHyQCJUlPd8O5GaHvc1y" %}
[Cloud Private Connectivity](/harness-ai/use-harness-platform/references/private-network-connectivity/cloud-private-connectivity.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/wsv5yOSwT7GPExN0ymwS" %}
[PrivateLink for Harness Cloud](/harness-ai/use-harness-platform/references/private-network-connectivity/private-link-connect.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/UcYeenEkDqcURmtxbv1a" %}
[VPN for Harness Cloud](/harness-ai/use-harness-platform/references/private-network-connectivity/vpn-harness-cloud.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/kWQXujivsJ7ObkJnyN1D" %}
[IP allowlisting](/harness-ai/use-harness-platform/references/private-network-connectivity/ip-allowlisting.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## Egress Controls

centrally define and enforce outbound network policies for Harness Cloud. Organizations can restrict outbound traffic to approved destinations, prevent access to unauthorized resources and artifacts, and gain network visibility for security, compliance, and auditing.

{% content-ref url="/pages/xKcCC18c0jMcVe4kXCYK" %}
[Egress Controls for Harness Cloud](/harness-ai/use-harness-platform/references/private-network-connectivity/egress-controls.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

### Need help? <a href="#need-help" id="need-help"></a>

* [Contact Harness Support](https://support.harness.io/) for guidance on choosing the right solution for your requirements