Volumes are network-based block devices that provide additional data storage for Droplets.
Storage
Validated on 30 Apr 2024 • Last edited on 20 Oct 2025
Store and access any amount of data reliably in the cloud, with S3-compatible Spaces Object Storage, network-based Volumes block storage, or NFS-based Network File Storage.
Spaces Object Storage is an S3-compatible service for storing and serving large amounts of data.
Network File Storage is a fully managed, POSIX-compliant file storage solution built for demanding workloads.
Latest Updates
12 March 2026
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Network File Storage now offers two performance tiers. The new Standard Tier provides cost-effective shared storage for general-purpose workloads. The existing High Performance Tier delivers higher throughput that scales with share size for data-intensive workloads like AI/ML training and high-throughput analytics.
Network File Storage is generally available in ATL1, NYC2, and AMS3. For details, see NFS features and pricing.
3 March 2026
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Network File Storage is now available in the
AMS3datacenter.
5 December 2025
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Remote MCP servers are now available, providing API-based access for AI tools to manage DigitalOcean resources.
For more information, see the full release notes.