Droplet Resources
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.
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On DigitalOcean Droplets
In-depth comparisons of available Droplet plans, including hardware and software, an explanation of shared CPU and dedicated CPU plans, and how to make a data-driven decision on which plan is best for your use case.
Recommendations for downsizing Droplets, including making backups, manging DNS records and IP addresses, and migrating files.
Troubleshooting Connectivity
If you forget or lose the root password to a Droplet without SSH keys, you can reset its root password from the DigitalOcean Control Panel.
If you lose the private SSH key you use to log into a Droplet, you need to re-enable password authentication to recover access.
Before troubleshooting SSH issues, determine if migrating or redeploying is more appropriate for your situation, make sure the issue is truly with SSH, and review information and skills you need to troubleshoot successfully.
Use the Recovery Console to recover access to a Droplet. It provides out-of-band access regardless of your network settings. It emulates the access you would have if you were sitting down with a keyboard and monitor attached to the actual server.
Recovering from Incidents
Use DigitalOcean’s recovery ISO with the Recovery Console to regain access to and perform data recovery operations on your Droplet, like getting access to an interactive shell, running fsck, or chrooting into the system.
Next steps to take if you receive a message from DigitalOcean support because your Droplet is sending an outgoing flood or DDoS.