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 Connect to Droplets with the Droplet Console
- How to Transfer Files to Droplets With FileZilla
- When I try to log into SSH I get a Permission Denied error
- How to Resize Droplets
- Choosing the Right Droplet Plan
- How do I get my Droplet's FTP credentials?
- How do I clone or make a copy of a Droplet?
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 November 2023
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The Fedora 39 (
fedora-39-x64) base image is now available in the control panel and via the API.
25 October 2023
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Ubuntu 23.10 (
ubuntu-23-10-x64) base image is now available in the control panel and via the API.
17 October 2023
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Backups now remain available for four weeks even if the associated Droplet is deleted. Previously, deleting a Droplet would also delete its backups.
You can view your backups and their expiration dates in the control panel and convert them to snapshots.
For more information, see all Droplets release notes.