Powered by our open-source agent, monitoring on DigitalOcean collects system-level metrics all in one place. View graphs, track performance, and set up alerts instantly within the control panel. Enable monitoring via the control panel or API for new and existing Droplets.
Monitoring Details
Generated on 18 Apr 2025
DigitalOcean Monitoring is a free, opt-in service that lets you track Droplet resource usage in real time, visualize performance metrics, and receive alerts via email or Slack to proactively manage your infrastructure’s health.
Monitoring Features
Monitoring Pricing
DigitalOcean Monitoring is provided at no additional cost.
Monitoring Availability
You must install the DigitalOcean metrics agent on all participating Droplets.
Monitoring Limits
Limits and known issues for DigitalOcean Monitoring