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 Connect to Droplets with SSH
- How to Add SSH Keys to New or Existing Droplets
- How do I install an SSL Certificate on a Droplet?
- How to Troubleshoot SSH Connectivity Issues
- How to Troubleshoot SSH Authentication Issues
- How to Connect to Droplets with the Droplet Console
- How to Transfer Files to Droplets With FileZilla
- How to Resize Droplets for Vertical Scaling
- Choosing the Right Droplet Plan
- How do I get my Droplet's FTP credentials?
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
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.
16 January 2025
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When autoscale pools scale down, they now issue a shutdown event and wait 60 seconds before issuing a destroy event. You can use this time to perform cleanup operations, gracefully close connections, or other actions. Learn more about autoscale pool scaling.
For more information, see all Droplets release notes.