# Enable Internet Access for WorkSpaces Pools
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After your NAT gateway is available on a VPC, you can enable internet access for your WorkSpaces Pools. You can enable internet access when you [create the WorkSpaces Pool directory](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces/latest/adminguide/create-directory-pools.html). Choose the VPC with a NAT gateway when you create the directory. Then select a private subnet for **Subnet 1** and, optionally, another private subnet for **Subnet 2**. If you don't already have a private subnet in your VPC, you may need to create a second private subnet.

You can test your internet connectivity by starting your WorkSpaces Pool, and then connecting to a WorkSpace in the pool and browsing to the internet.