How to connect AWS EC2 private IP with filezilla

Question

I am currently working on an AWS EC@ LINUX AMI. I have a private IP. Is it possible to access that private IP with filezilla to transfer files. i am unable to do so.

Answer 1

For access an EC2 machine with private IP, you need to setup your own VPN server. If you already have VPN setup in your AWS cloud then you just need to install a VPN client and login with your credential and you will be able to access EC2 machine or transfer files using filezilla with private IP too. I am assuming that you haven't setup VPN server. you may use AMI of OPENVPN from AWS market place for setup VPN. Below is the good link for getting start.

https://docs.openvpn.net/how-to-tutorialsguides/virtual-platforms/amazon-ec2-appliance-ami-quick-start-guide/

After complete this you have to install OPENVPN in your machine and after Login with your credentials your will able to access your EC2 instance with private IP.

Below is the link for install OPENVPN in Ubuntu machine. For different operating system you can explore site.

https://docs.openvpn.net/getting-started/how-to-install-openvpn-as-software/

OPENVPN is one of the alternative, you can use other also as per your need.