Droplets
DigitalOcean Droplets are Linux-based virtual machines (VMs) that run on top of virtualized hardware. Each Droplet you create is a new server you can use, either standalone or as part of a larger, cloud-based infrastructure.
Most Viewed Droplets Articles
- How to Add SSH Keys to New or Existing Droplets
- How to Connect to Droplets with SSH
- How do I install an SSL Certificate on a Droplet?
- How to Connect to Droplets with the Droplet Console
- Why is SMTP blocked?
- How to Troubleshoot SSH Connectivity Issues
- Choosing the Right CPU Droplet Plan
- How to Create SSH Keys with PuTTY on Windows
- How to Create SSH Keys with OpenSSH on MacOS or Linux
- How to Troubleshoot SSH Authentication Issues
Quickstarts and intermediate tutorials to get started.
How to accomplish specific tasks in detail, like creation/deletion, configuration, and management.
Resources on native tools for working with Droplets, troubleshooting, and Droplet metadata.
Explanations and definitions of core concepts in Droplet.
Features, plans and pricing, availability, limits, known issues, and more.
Get help with technical support and answers to frequently asked questions.
Latest Updates
27 March 2025
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NVIDIA L40S GPUs are now available for GPU Droplets via the control panel and via the API using the slug
gpu-l40sx1-48gb. Learn more about GPU Droplet plans.
6 March 2025
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SMTP ports 465 and 587 are now blocked on Droplets.
20 February 2025
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Droplet autoscale pools now support shared CPU Basic Droplets. Previously, they only supported dedicated CPU Droplet plans.
For more information, see all Droplets release notes.