---
title: How to create a Public Gateway
description: Discover how to create a Public Gateway on Scaleway. Follow this comprehensive guide to enable internet access and manage network traffic effectively.
tags: public-gateway public gateway
dates:
  validation: 2025-06-20
  posted: 2024-12-10
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'
import NetworkPublicGateways from '@macros/network/public-gateways.mdx'
import NetworkResourceNaming from '@macros/vpc/network-resource-naming.mdx'


<NetworkPublicGateways />

<Requirements />

- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization

## How to create a Public Gateway

1. Click **Public Gateways** in the **Network** section of the side menu.
2. Click **Create Public Gateway** to launch the Public Gateway creation wizard.
3. Complete the following steps in the wizard:
    - Choose an **Availability Zone**, which is the geographical location in which your Public Gateway will be created. Note that in order to attach a Public Gateway to a Private Network, the gateway must be in an Availability Zone within the Private Network's region.
    - Choose a **Public Gateway Type**, which impacts the pricing and bandwidth of your gateway.
    - Choose a public **IP**. You can choose to assign one of your existing flexible IPs to your Public Gateway, or create and assign a new public IP. 
    - Choose a **Name** for your Public Gateway, and, optionally, tags.
        <NetworkResourceNaming />
    - Verify the **Estimated Cost** of your Public Gateway, based on the specifications you chose.
4. Click **Create Public Gateway** to finish.

    Your Public Gateway is created and you are redirected to the **Public Gateways** dashboard, where your newly-created Public Gateway now displays.