Droplets
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.
Most Viewed Droplets Articles
- How to Connect to Droplets with SSH
- How to Add SSH Keys to New or Existing Droplets
- How do I install an SSL Certificate on a Droplet?
- How to Troubleshoot SSH Connectivity Issues
- How to Troubleshoot SSH Authentication Issues
- How to Connect to Droplets with the Droplet Console
- How to Transfer Files to Droplets With FileZilla
- How to Resize Droplets for Vertical Scaling
- Choosing the Right Droplet Plan
- How do I get my Droplet's FTP credentials?
Latest Updates
16 January 2025
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When autoscale pools scale down, they now issue a shutdown event and wait 60 seconds before issuing a destroy event. You can use this time to perform cleanup operations, gracefully close connections, or other actions. Learn more about autoscale pool scaling.
18 December 2024
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Droplet autoscale pools are now available. Autoscale pools enable automatic horizontal autoscaling based on resource utilization.
16 December 2024
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Fedora 39 reached end of life on 26 November 2024. Per our image deprecation policy, this image is available exclusively via the API for the next 30 days before we remove it from our platform.
For more information, see all Droplets release notes.