Droplet Tutorials

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.

Install Ubuntu Desktop on a Droplet

Turn your Droplet into desktop computer that you can access using a remote desktop client.

Automate Droplet Setup with cloud-init

Use cloud-init to deploy multiple Droplets that automatically configure themselves with new users and nginx.

Set up a Production-Ready Droplet

Create a new Droplet with our recommended configuration for improved security, reliability, and monitoring.