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.


Quickstarts and intermediate tutorials to get started.
How to accomplish specific tasks in detail, like creation/deletion, configuration, and management.
Resources on native tools for working with Droplets, troubleshooting, and Droplet metadata.
Explanations and definitions of core concepts in Droplet.
Features, plans and pricing, availability, limits, known issues, and more.
Get help with technical support and answers to frequently asked questions.

Latest Updates

27 November 2023

  • The Fedora 39 (fedora-39-x64) base image is now available in the control panel and via the API.

25 October 2023

  • Ubuntu 23.10 (ubuntu-23-10-x64) base image is now available in the control panel and via the API.

17 October 2023

  • Backups now remain available for four weeks even if the associated Droplet is deleted. Previously, deleting a Droplet would also delete its backups.

    You can view your backups and their expiration dates in the control panel and convert them to snapshots.

For more information, see all Droplets release notes.