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ZPA Connectors provide the secure authenticated interface between a customer's servers and the Zscaler Private Access cloud.
App Connectors can be deployed in several forms. Zscaler distributes a standard virtual machine (VM) image for deployment in enterprise data centers, local private cloud environments such as VMware, or public cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2. Additionally, Zscaler provides packages that can be installed on supported Linux distributions.
Connectors can be co-located with your enterprise applications, or they can be deployed in any location that has connectivity to the applications. Typically, they are deployed on network segments that can access secured applications and the ZPA cloud simultaneously, such as in a DMZ. Connectors only connect outbound; they do not need any inbound open ports to operate correctly.
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Overview
The Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) service enables organizations to provide access to internal applications and services while ensuring the security of their networks. ZPA is an easier to deploy, more cost-effective, and more secure alternative to VPNs. Unlike VPNs, which require users to connect to your network to access your enterprise applications, ZPA allows you to give users policy-based secure access only to the internal apps they need to get their work done. With ZPA, application access does not require network access.
While ZPA is for connecting users to an enterprise's internal applications, Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) is for connecting users to public applications on the internet. To learn more about ZIA architecture, see About the ZIA Cloud Architecture.
Additionally, ZPA decouples applications from the physical network so you can provide seamless connectivity to private internal applications and assets whether they are in the cloud, the data center, or both. It also adjusts dynamically to network changes, so you can move your resources without impacting user access.
You can configure settings and policies on a central ZPA Admin Portal, which also feature dashboards where you can see your users and the apps they access, and monitor the health of your servers and resources. You can configure ZPA to automatically discover servers and applications when users request them, or you can configure them manually as well. You then define policies that specify which apps users or groups can use, and ZPA allows them to connect to those apps only. ZPA renders your applications invisible to all but the authorized users and unroutable to anyone.
Like all Zscaler offerings the ZPA service is based on Zscaler's global cloud platform. So, there is no requirement for additional hardware or upgrades to existing hardware.
Highlights
- Zscaler Client Connector: Installed on your users' devices, the Zscaler Client Connector connects to the ZPA cloud to enable granular, policy-based access to your organization's internal resource.
- App Connectors: Lightweight virtual machines (VM) that are installed in the data centers that host your servers and applications. They connect to ZPA Public Service Edges or ZPA Private Service Edges only to provide users access to applications in your data center, and do not accept inbound connections.
- Global Zscaler Cloud: Stitches all components together. The Central Authority (CA) provides a central location for software updates as well as policy and configuration settings. The ZPA Public Service Edges or ZPA Private Service Edges enforce user policies and provides secure transport to the App Connectors.
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Utilizing the login you created, you may now utilize the Zscaler Cloud Portal to access your Zscaler management console where you will be able to manage and deploy new products on AWS, or other locations.
For ZPA Connector AWS Deployment see the below:
Update the Security Group associated to the App Connector to temporarily allow inbound access on port 22, then complete the following steps to connect to the instance.
SSH access is required in order to configure the provisioning key for the App Connector. See instructions: https://help.zscaler.com/zpa/connector-deployment-guide-amazon-web-services#security
Log in to the App Connector console using your AWS Private Key (i.e., a .pem file).
SSH access is enabled by default on AWS App Connectors, so there is no need to enable the service manually.
Using a standard SSH client, enter the following command to connect to the AWS instance: ssh -i <AWS Private Key> admin@<App Connector Public Hostname or IP Address>
For example, the private key for the AWS instance is AWS.pem and the App Connector IP address is 35.160.130.25: ssh -i AWS.pem admin@35.160.130.25
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Customer reviews
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Admin Control and Custom Tunnel Routing That Just Works
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
That the user cannot logout or close it if I want as an admin and that it routes the data in tunnels using only the routes I define so I can disable the best effort route
What do you dislike about the product?
That it does not handle the disconnect and internet issues well so it only can reconnect if manually initiated or by unplugging the ethernet cable and plugging it back in although this is not an issue from only my side
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Accessing my clients' data from a single IP so I have the users logging in from other places and it masks that like a VPN solution plus the Zscaler lists for restricting websites access
Anonymous
Enhances Security but Needs Improved Admin Features
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like the one-to-one connection between the user and authorized applications with Zscaler Private Access and its deep integration with cloud security architecture. I find its approach to segmenting apps and services by user and group especially valuable, as it minimizes the attack surface while keeping services and apps available. It effectively limits access to specific users or groups and uses posture checks to prevent access by unauthorized users, protecting the environment from lateral movements in case of user compromise.
What do you dislike about the product?
I think for admins, Zscaler doesn't give the full benefit of PAM (Privilege Access Management) and although it segregates access to services and apps, it doesn't provide command control or session recording, which would be good to have.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Zscaler Private Access reduces attack surfaces by allowing limited access based on user needs, not exposing the entire network. It segments app and service access to users and groups, which enhances security by preventing lateral movement in case of user compromise.
Luciana S.
Brilliant Zero Trust Secure Access That Replaces Traditional VPNs
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Zscaler is brilliant, with zero trust on matters secure application access, which creates operational safety.
The program eliminates the use for traditional VPN and it has multiple security advantages
Zscaler supports remote and secure access, where no internal network exploitation or exposure
The program is resourceful for distributed workforce and those that access systems on cloud
Zscaler is helpful in user segmentation and this brings granular access control that maintains business privacy
The app is cloud set, where it has centralized management, with moderate deployment standards
The user experience on matters secure applications access is also a paramount feature from the software
The program eliminates the use for traditional VPN and it has multiple security advantages
Zscaler supports remote and secure access, where no internal network exploitation or exposure
The program is resourceful for distributed workforce and those that access systems on cloud
Zscaler is helpful in user segmentation and this brings granular access control that maintains business privacy
The app is cloud set, where it has centralized management, with moderate deployment standards
The user experience on matters secure applications access is also a paramount feature from the software
What do you dislike about the product?
Zscaler demands policy configurations, a process that is complex and time sensitive
The performance for Zscaler depends on regional connectivity and network routing, which is a primary problem
The performance for Zscaler depends on regional connectivity and network routing, which is a primary problem
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Zscaler is resourceful in offering secure remote access, more so to private applications and no network exposure
The software gives efficiency in operations, where it eliminates a risks that are associated with traditional VPNs
Zscaler is brilliant, where it helps in implementing a strategy for zero trust in matters access security
The management of secure access is done remotely and this favors all the users, both remotely and hybrid
Zscaler eliminates chances of cyberattacks and this prevents companies from being compromised
The program concentrates on identity based access, which guarantees security to all applications
The software gives efficiency in operations, where it eliminates a risks that are associated with traditional VPNs
Zscaler is brilliant, where it helps in implementing a strategy for zero trust in matters access security
The management of secure access is done remotely and this favors all the users, both remotely and hybrid
Zscaler eliminates chances of cyberattacks and this prevents companies from being compromised
The program concentrates on identity based access, which guarantees security to all applications
Ben G.
Seamless Network Security Without VPN Hassles
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like that Zscaler Private Access runs quietly in the background, so I don't have to constantly log in to VPNs. It's better than a firewall and a VPN with no gaps, making the setup fairly seamless.
What do you dislike about the product?
N/A
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Zscaler Private Access is better than a firewall and VPN with no gaps. It runs quietly in the background, so I don't have to constantly log in to VPNs.
Kristina D.
Strong Data Security and Easy Auto-Connect
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
The product works well to secure data shared throughout the call center and in the corporate offices. The automatic connection when starting computers is a great ease of use tool.
What do you dislike about the product?
My connection to Zscaler often drops, which forces me to log in more frequently than necessary, especially when I’m on a call. As a phone agent operator, the line would constantly drop during program tech updates, creating frustration for both agents and customers in a high-stakes environment.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Zscaler helps address the security risks that come with an unencrypted connection to the internet. In a world where hackers are constantly seeking financial gain, it’s vital to our company that customer information is protected. We safeguard sensitive data such as bank account details and personal identifying information, including a customer’s SSN, date of birth, and home address.