How to Create a VPC
Create a VPC and add resources like Droplets, load balancers, managed databases, and Kubernetes clusters to it.
VPC How-Tos
Generated on 30 May 2025
A Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) is a private network interface for collections of DigitalOcean resources. VPC networks are inaccessible from the public internet and other VPC networks, and traffic on them doesn’t count against bandwidth usage. You can link VPC networks to each other using VPC peering connections.
Getting Started
How to Add New Resources to a VPC Network
Automatically add new resources to a VPC network when you create them.
How to Enable VPC Networking on Existing Droplets
Manually enable VPC networking on an existing Droplet.
VPC Network Management
How to Destroy a VPC
Permanently delete VPC networks from your account.
How to Migrate Resources Into and Between VPC Networks
Migrate existing Droplets and managed databases into and between VPC networks.
How to Set a Default VPC
Set a default VPC for a datacenter region.
How to Configure a Droplet as a VPC Gateway
Configure a gateway Droplet to allow access to other internet-inaccessible Droplets over a VPC network.
VPC Peering Management
How to Create a VPC Peering
Create a VPC peering to connect two VPCs.
How to Destroy a VPC Peering
Permanently destroy a VPC peering connection.
How to Update Routes to Enable VPC Peering
Update routing tables to enable VPC peering.
Partner Network Connect
How to Create a Partner Attachment
Create a partner attachment to connect VPCs to other clouds or on-premesis networks.
How to Destroy a Partner Attachment
Permanently destroy a partner attachment by deleting it via the control panel or API. This action irreversibly removes the connection.
How to Edit a Partner Attachment's VPC Networks
Use a partner attachment’s Overview page to add and remove VPC networks
How to Troubleshoot a Partner Attachment
Troubleshoot issues with a partner attachment.