AWS Client VPN Extends Desktop Client Support to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS

AWS Client VPN adds compatibility for the latest Ubuntu 26.04 LTS desktop client, expanding secure remote connectivity options for Linux users.

By Sofia Reed · Editorial pseudonym · 2026-05-08 · 1 min read

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Retrospective edition: 2026-05-08. Source published: 2026-05-08. Added to this archive: 2026-11-03. This briefing was prepared later from the linked announcement; it was not published on this website on the historical edition date.

AWS Client VPN, a managed service connecting remote workforces securely to AWS and on-premises resources, now supports Ubuntu Linux version 26.04 LTS. This extends prior support for Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04, as well as desktop clients for MacOS and Windows systems including ARM64 architectures.

The AWS-supplied VPN client is available without charge and deployable globally in AWS regions where Client VPN is offered. While this release broadens platform coverage, specific performance metrics or security assessments were not detailed in the source documentation.

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AWS Client VPN now supports Ubuntu OS version 26.04 LTS ↗

Source published 2026-05-08. This report was prepared with AI assistance from the linked primary-source material. Claims and limitations should be checked against the original announcement or research.