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When attached to a Cloud Router, your AWS Hosted Direct Connect can be share a routing domain with other cloud links and virtual circuits.

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:
  • An active AWS account with permissions to accept Direct Connect connections
  • A DynamicLink port with available bandwidth
  • Your AWS account ID (12‑digit number)
Navigate to Build Your Network > Ports in the DynamicLink portal. Under Connections, click the Cloud Router vertical tab. Select Cloud Connection and then AWS: Screenshot Complete the following fields: Enter a name for the connection and then click Add.

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Step 2: Accept the connection in AWS

  1. Log in to the AWS Management Console and open AWS Direct Connect.
  2. Locate the new connection (it will reference your DynamicLink account/username).
  3. Select the connection and click Accept.
Screenshot of the Accept action
After acceptance, statuses typically progress from Ordering to Pending and then to Available once AWS completes provisioning (usually a few minutes).

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Step 3: Create AWS virtual interfaces (VIFs)

After the physical connection is available, create one or more VIFs to carry traffic:
  • Private VIF for VPC connectivity
  • Public VIF for AWS public services
  • Transit VIF for AWS Transit Gateway (TGW)
Refer to AWS docs: AWS Direct Connect virtual interfaces. Return to the Cloud Routers page and verify your connection appears as Available.

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Next steps (routing)

Next, you will need to set up BGP and configure your Cloud Router ASN and peerings.