- How to Add SSH Keys to New or Existing Droplets
- How to Connect to Droplets with SSH
- How to Connect to Droplets with the Droplet Console
- Why is SMTP blocked?
- How do I install an SSL Certificate on a Droplet?
- Choosing the Right CPU Droplet Plan
- How to Create a Droplet
- Droplet Pricing
- How to Create SSH Keys with PuTTY on Windows
- How to Recover Data from Droplets with the Recovery ISO
Droplets
Generated on 20 Jan 2026
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.
Getting Started
Quickstarts and intermediate tutorials to get started.
How-Tos
How to accomplish specific tasks in detail, like creation/deletion, configuration, and management.
Reference
Resources on native tools for working with Droplets, troubleshooting, and Droplet metadata.
Concepts
Explanations and definitions of core concepts in Droplet.
Details
Features, plans and pricing, availability, limits, known issues, and more.
Support
Get help with technical support and answers to frequently asked questions.
Latest Updates
16 January 2026
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AMD Instinct MI325X GPUs are now available in SFO3 by contract only in 1- and 8-GPU configurations for single- and multi-node GPU Droplets. To create GPU Droplets with MI325X GPUs, contact sales. Learn more about GPU Droplet plans.
1 January 2026
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Starting 1 January 2026, CPU Droplets are billed per-second, with a minimum charge of 60 seconds or $0.01, whichever is higher.
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 all Droplets release notes.