--- title: "Step 3: Gateway and server management" slug: "step-3-set-up" description: "In the Teams section, the owner can create various teams, assign and remove members, and manage their devices.The network is managed via the Control Panel on the NordLayer website." status: "update" updated: 2026-09-07T14:14:30Z published: 2026-09-07T14:14:30Z canonical: "help.nordlayer.com/step-3-set-up" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.nordlayer.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Step 3: Gateway and server management The Control Panel enables administrators to create private gateways, manage servers with dedicated IP addresses, and provide secure, efficient network access for teams. ## Network overview ### Gateways A gateway serves as the connection point between a NordLayer server with a dedicated IP and an assigned team. - **Private gateways**: Each private gateway links a team to selected servers, enabling secure and segmented access. - **Team assignments**: Teams can be assigned to a gateway to control their access to internal resources. - **Browser-only gateways**: A gateway can be marked as browser-only to restrict access exclusively to NordLayer Browser. When enabled, the gateway is hidden from apps, extensions, and all related settings. This allows organizations to route traffic through NordLayer Browser and track usage, visited domains, and installed extensions. ### Servers with a dedicated IP A purchased server with a dedicated IP is assigned exclusively for your organization. This server's IP address will remain unchanged. It will be used to create a Virtual Private Gateway (VPN), allowing all users to connect through a single, unified IP address. Each dedicated server requires its own license. Administrators can increase the number of server licenses to align with their organization’s resource requirements. These servers are particularly useful for tasks like: - Allowlisting IPs for secure access to applications and platforms. - Site-to-site connections, which require stable and consistent server configurations. - Strengthen your cloud network security with features like Cloud firewall, DNS filtering, Deep Packet Inspection, and others. When configuring a private gateway, administrators can now see datacenter aliases (e.g., DC1, DC2) displayed alongside each selectable server. These aliases identify distinct server providers operating in the same physical location, making it easy to configure a gateway with multiple servers from different providers at a single site. ### Server status Gateways and servers have a status (e.g., Active, Suspended) that reflects their current operational state. Administrators can modify these states as needed to maintain network efficiency. ## Server management ### Accessing the Servers section Navigate to **Network** -> **Servers** In this section you can review the list of servers with a dedicated IP, including assigned teams and load information. ### Adding Servers to a Gateway ![NordLayer gateways dashboard showing active Marketing gateway with zero servers and teams](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202026-07-15%20at%2016.07.45.png) 1. Go to the **Gateways** section. ![NordLayer gateway setup screen showing empty teams and servers requiring configuration](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202026-07-15%20at%2016.05.37.png) 1. Select a gateway and click **Add servers**. ### Deleting a Server 1. Navigate to the gateway containing the server to be removed. 2. Click the **Configure** button near the server. 3. Select **Delete** from the actions dropdown menu. ## Gateways ### Accessing the Gateways Section Navigate to: **Network** -> **Gateways**. ### Creating a Private Gateway 1. Click Create **Private Gateway**. ![NordLayer gateway creation form with name field, team selector, and browser restriction toggle](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202026-07-15%20at%2016.09.51.png) 1. Enter a name for the gateway and click **Create Private Gateway**. ### Assigning Teams to Gateways 1. Select the gateway to modify. 2. Click **Add teams**. ![NordLayer gateway creation form with name field, team selector, and browser restriction toggle](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202026-07-15%20at%2016.11.59.png) 1. Search for the team, then click **Add teams**. ### Adding Servers to Gateways 1. Select the gateway to modify. 2. Click **Add servers**. ![Add servers to gateway dialog with organization and new server selection dropdowns](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202026-07-15%20at%2016.12.41.png) 1. Search for the server, then click **Add servers**. ### Suspending or Activating a Gateway Hover over the gateway, click the three-dot icon, and select **Suspend** or **Activate**. ### Deleting a Gateway Hover over the gateway, click the three-dot icon, and select **Delete**. Note: We highly recommend adding more than one server to increase gateway uptime. For more information, read [here](/docs/virtual-private-gateway-uptime-assurance). --- **Note**: In case you have any questions or issues, press '**Chat with support**' at the bottom of the page.