How to Create a Network File Storage Share
Create a share using the Control Panel, CLI, or API.
Network File Storage How-Tos
Generated on 12 Mar 2026
Network File Storage is a fully managed, POSIX-compliant file storage solution built for demanding workloads like AI/ML pipelines, containerized applications, and DigitalOcean Kubernetes (DOKS) clusters. It provides scalable, high-throughput shared storage that simplifies storage management for distributed applications.
Getting Started
How to Delete a Network File Storage Share
Delete a share to permanently and irreversibly destroy the share and its contents.
How to Mount a Network File Storage Share
Mount a share to a Droplet using the mount command or fstab.
Share Management
How to Resize a Network File Storage Share
Resize your NFS share to seamlessly increase storage capacity.
How to Move a Network File Storage Share Between VPC Networks
Move a share from one VPC network to another.
Snapshot Management
How to Create a Network File Storage Snapshot
Create snapshots of a share using the Control Panel, CLI, or API.
How to Delete a Network File Storage Snapshot
Delete an NFS snapshot using the Control Panel, CLI, or API.
How to Restore Files From a Network File Storage Snapshot
Access and restore files from an NFS snapshot.