Adding a Host (2024)

AHostis an application server(s) that offers private services that are accessible by the WPC. The Host is reachable by the tunnel IP address(es) assigned to it on connection. If a domain name is provided to it, it is accessible via that domain name as well. In order to define granular services for access control to the Host,ApplicationsandIP servicesmust be configured. or an Application that needs to be accessible using IP address, an IP Serviceneeds to be configured. When anIP Serviceis configured, aRoutealso needs to be defined.

TheAdd Host configuration starts with an intention-based configuration wizard that can be skipped to continue with the form-based Host configuration.

It is recommended that you use the wizard for the following reasons:

  • Configuration steps are tailored based on your intention(s) behind connecting your network to CloudConnexa so that no needed configuration is missed

  • Collection of information and sequencing of actions is done in a logical progression making it easier to understand and get your network connected

  • Connector installation and testing is integrated as one of the steps

  • Additional steps outside of network configuration are also included to ensure proper setup

Add A Host Using Wizard

To Configure aHostusing the setup Wizard, follow the procedures below:

Define Host Details

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  1. Sign in to the CloudConnexa administration portal athttps://cloud.openvpn.com.

  2. Navigate toHosts.

  3. ClickAdd Host. You may clickSkip Wizardand Add a Host using Form-based Configuration.

  4. Enter a HostName.

  5. (Optional) Enter the HostDomain Name(ex: myhost.example.com).

    Note

    To add anApplicationas a route to a Host, you must add a domain name here.

  6. (Optional) Enter aDescription.

Add Connector

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A Connector is an unattended device that provides constant connectivity to CloudConnexa. You can create multiple network Connectors forhigh availability and load balancing. It is recommended to choose the closest region to the location, where your Connector will be deployed.

  1. Enter aNameto identify the Connector.

  2. Select theRegion. Note, the default Region is selected. At this point, you have defined your Host and its Connector. You may clickFinishto exit the setup Wizard, and deploy the Connector at a later time, or proceed toDeploy Host Connector.

  3. (Optional) Enter aDescription.

    • ClickAdd Connectorto add additional Connectors

  4. ClickNext.

Deploy Host Connector

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To deploy the Connector onto your Host, follow the procedure below:

  1. Select theConnector Type.

    • Choose where you would like to deploy your Connector

    • Follow the setup Wizard to deploy your Connector

  2. ClickNext.

Important

To establish connectivity with your Host, you will need to configure at least one Application or IP Service.

To add a route to either an Application or IP Service, follow the procedures below:

(Optional) Add a Host Application

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If you choose to add an IP Service instead, clickNext.

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AnApplicationcan be configured to be accessible by a Host (for public domains accessible by the Host, or private domains hosted on the Host). An Application can be configured only if the Host has been given a domain name. To configure an Application using the setup wizard, follow the procedure below:

Note

You may also specify subdomains.

  1. Enter anApplication Name.

  2. Enter a Domain (ex:myNetwork.example.com)Note: You may also specify subdomains here.

  3. Select anApplication Type(Protocols and/or Ports):

  4. (Optional) enter aDescription.

  5. ClickAdd.

    • To add additional Applications, click theAdd Applicationbutton

  6. ClickNext.

AnIP Servicecan be configured to be accessible by a Host. To connect an IP Service using the setup wizard, follow the procedure below:

(Optional) Add a Host IP Service

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  1. Enter aNameto identify the IP Service.

  2. Select theService Type(Protocols and/or Ports):

    • All

    • Custom

      • ClickSave

  3. (Optional) enter aDescription.

  4. ClickAdd.

    • To add additional IP Services, click theAdd IP Servicebutton

  5. ClickNext.

Configure an Access Group

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Access Groups are used to define access control policies betweenSources(i.e. Who?) User Groups, Hosts, Networks, andDestinations(i.e. What?) Applications / IP Services, User Groups, Host, and Networks.

You can create a new Access Group or update existing Access Group to define access to newly created Host and/or Applications/IP Services. After configuring an Access Group(s) clickFinish. You will be redirected to the created Host.

By default, an Access Group WPC topology is set to Full-Mesh, which means that all connected devices can freely access each other. You can edit or delete the default group only when more than one group exists. To configure granular access controls, change your WPC topology toCustom.

Create a new Access Group

  1. ClickCreate Access Group.

  2. Enter anAccess Group Name.

  3. Enter anAccess Group Name.

  4. (Optional) Enter aDescription.

  5. Select aDestination(What gets accessed).

  6. ClickCreate.

  7. After configuring an Access Group(s) clickFinish. You will be redirected to the newly created Host Overview screen.

Add A Host Using Form-based Configuration

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To add a Host from the form-based Host configuration, follow the procedures below:

  1. Sign in to the CloudConnexa administration portal athttps://cloud.openvpn.com.

  2. ClickAdd Host.

  3. ClickSkip Wizard.

  4. Enter a HostName.

  5. Enter the HostDomain Name(ex:myhost.example.com).

    • To add anApplicationas a route to a Host, you must add a domain name here

  6. (Optional) Enter aDescription.

Add Connector

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  1. Enter aNameto identify the Connector.

  2. Select aRegionclosest to your Host.

    Note

    The default Region is already selected.

  3. (Optional) Enter aDescription.

You may add additional Connectors by clickingAdd Connector.

Note

You must configure either an Application and/or an IP Service.

(Optional) Add a Host Application

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To add an Application, follow these procedures:

  1. Click theApplicationstab.

  2. ClickAdd Application.

    Note

    To add additional Applications, clickAdd Application

  3. (Optional) Enter the ApplicationDomain(ex:myhost.example.com).

    Note

    This Domain will append the selected Host domain name (ex:domain.myhost.example.com)

  4. Select aService Type(Protocol and/or Port):

    • All

    • Custom

      • ClickSave

(Optional) Add a Host Application

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To add an Application, follow these procedures:

  1. Click theApplicationstab.

  2. ClickAdd Application.

    Note

    To add additional Applications, clickAdd Application

  3. (Optional) Enter the ApplicationDomain(ex:myhost.example.com).

    Note

    This Domain will append the selected Host domain name (ex:domain.myhost.example.com)

  4. Select aService Type(Protocol and/or Port):

    • All

    • Custom

      • ClickSave

(Optional) Add a Host IP Service

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  1. Click theIP Servicestab.

  2. ClickAdd IP Service.

  3. Enter aNameto identify the IP Service.

  4. Select aService Type:

    • All

    • Custom

      • Click Save

  5. (Optional) enter aDescription.

  6. ClickAdd.

Configure Access Groups

To learn more abut access control policies for the newly created Host, seeCloudConnexa Access Group.

Update a Host

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You may update or delete a Host, its Applications, IP Services, and Connectors. To do so, follow the procedures below:

  1. Navigate toHosts.

  2. Click the edit icon (pencil) of the Host to be updated.

  3. ClickUpdatewhen complete.

Delete a Host

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  1. Navigate toHosts.

  2. Select the checkbox of the Host to be deleted.

  3. Click the delete icon (trash can).

  4. ClickRemove.

Update an Application

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  1. Navigate toHosts > Applications.

  2. Click the edit icon (pencil) of the Application to be updated.

  3. ClickUpdatewhen complete.

Delete an Application

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  1. Navigate toHosts>Applications.

  2. Click the delete icon (trash can) of the Application to be removed.

  3. ClickRemove.

Update IP Services

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  1. Navigate toHosts> IP Services.

  2. Click the edit icon (pencil) next to theIP Serviceto be updated.

  3. ClickUpdatewhen complete.

Delete an IP Service

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  1. Navigate toHosts> IP Services.

  2. Click the edit icon (pencil) of the IP Service to be deleted.

  3. ClickRemove.

Update Connector

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  1. Navigate toHosts> Connectors.

  2. Click the edit icon (pencil) next to theConnectorto be updated.

  3. ClickUpdatewhen complete.

Delete Connector

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  1. Navigate toHost> Connectors.

  2. Click the kebab menu (three dots) of the Connector to be deleted.

  3. ClickDelete.

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FAQs

What does it mean to co-host an Airbnb? ›

Co-Hosts may be a friend, a family member or someone you've hired to manage your listing. If you're looking for a potential Co-Host, in some countries you can connect with an experienced Co-Host nearby who has experience hosting on Airbnb and offers a variety of services to help support Hosts.

How much do Airbnb co-hosts make? ›

Airbnb Co-Host Fee

On average, Airbnb co-hosts charge 10-20% of the nightly rate without cleaning the rental property. So, for example, if you co-host an Airbnb that earns $30,000 per year, you can expect to earn roughly $3,000-$6,000.

What makes a great host? ›

Personality traits of restaurant hosts and hostesses include friendliness, sociability, and communication skills. After all, they're greeting people at the front entrance. Find a cheerful person who loves people, and let him or her be the one to welcome your guests.

How do I request a co-host on Airbnb? ›

Becoming a Co-Host

Once you're invited to host or manage an Experience, you'll need to submit ID verification to confirm you're really you. Then, the primary Host of the team will need to send you an email invitation to join. No longer interested in being a Co-Host? You can remove yourself from the Experience page.

How do I list myself as a co-host on Airbnb? ›

Look for an email with an invitation link from the primary Host of the Airbnb Experience. You can join with your personal Airbnb account, or create one if you don't have an account yet. Just fill in the required information and send it back for our team to review. As soon as you've been approved, you're good to go.

Can you have two primary hosts on Airbnb? ›

Even if there are a bunch of people making the listing as fabulous as it can be, there's only one primary Host.

What percentage do Airbnb hosts make? ›

What percentage Airbnb takes can vary, but it's typically around 3% for most hosts. However, Airbnb's commission can go up to 14% or more for hosts who have a Super Strict cancellation policy.

How much do Airbnb hosts get paid? ›

AirBnB charges the owner a 3% commission fee for each reservation. This fee is taken out of the total amount that the guest pays for their stay. The host will receive 97% of what they charge, minus any applicable taxes and fees.

How does a co-host get paid on Airbnb? ›

Paying your Airbnb co-hosts is easy. Just as you would add your payout method as an individual host, you can opt for split payment under the “routing rules” option inside your payment method dropdown. From here, you'll need the bank details of your co-host so they can receive the payments accordingly.

Do Airbnb co-hosts pay taxes? ›

Co-Hosts understand and agree that any Taxes on accommodation collected by Airbnb under a Tax law or under the direction of the Listing owner, if any, will be remitted and/or paid to the Listing owner themselves or to the relevant Tax authority under the name of the Listing owner.

Is co hosting Airbnb worth it? ›

As a conclusion. Having an Airbnb co-host has several advantages, such as reducing your burden or taking on duties you can no longer perform alone. It's a good option for owners who don't use property management software and prefer to leave the day-to-day operations of their business in the hands of a third party.

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