AWS (Amazon Web Services) VPC Configuring an EC2 Instance as a NAT for Private Subnet EC2 – A Cost-Optimized Alternative to NAT Gateway In AWS, providing internet access to EC2 instances in private subnets is a common requirement for secure architectures. While AWS offers the managed NAT Gateway service for this purpose, it comes with a cost—approximately $32/month per gateway plus data transfer fees. For small-scale projects, startups, or cost-conscious developers, this can add up quickly. Fortunately, you […] Written by Ravikant Kushwaha April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked