Question

Billing of droplets when they are off

Posted July 5, 2013 6.2k views
Do we still get billed for droplets that are turned off?
Add a comment
sb116059
By:
sb116059
Add a comment
1 comment
  • butch October 6, 2014
    Reply Report

    Yes. Your diskspace, CPU, RAM, and IP address are all reserved while your droplet is powered off. If you want to save a droplet for future use take a snapshot of it and then destroy it. You’ll be able to create a new droplet from the snapshot image anytime to bring it back online.

These answers are provided by our Community. If you find them useful, show some love by clicking the heart. If you run into issues leave a comment, or add your own answer to help others.

×
Submit an Answer
4 answers
kamaln7 July 5, 2013
Yes. Your diskspace, CPU, RAM, and IP address are all reserved while your Droplet is powered off. If you want to save a Droplet for future use take a snapshot of it and then destroy it. You'll be able to create a new Droplet from the snapshot image anytime to bring it back online.
Reply Report
arto.pulkki July 6, 2013
"You'll be able to create a new Droplet from the snapshot image anytime to bring it back online."

In theory, but not in practice. I took down my Droplet in Ams at July 4th and have since been unable to bring it back online. Transferring it to NY or SF is not the same thing (at all).

And this is second time this happens. Not funny at all.
Reply Report
pablo July 8, 2013
@AP

That's weird. I've been able to successfully spin new droplets from snapshot images (both in the NY and SF data centers). I wonder if there's an issue specific to Amsterdam?
Reply Report
arto.pulkki July 19, 2013
It appears so – creating 512 MB droplets in Ams is down again and the system won't allow you to spin a 1024 MB droplet from 512 MB snapshot.
Reply Report

Looking for something else?

Ask a new question Search for more help