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How do I host a website on DigitalOcean droplet?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 1:35 pm

DigitalOcean Droplets are the perfect way to host a website or application on the cloud. Droplets come with an easy-to-use interface and are easy to deploy, manage, and scale.

You can create a Droplet in just a few minutes and start hosting your website right away.

To create a Droplet, open the DigitalOcean Droplet Manager and click Create Droplet. You’ll be prompted to choose a region and an image.

You can also select a size for your Droplet. After you create your Droplet, you’ll be able to enter the Droplet’s details, such as the name, IP address, and SSH key.

Once you have your Droplet ready, you can start setting up your website or application. To get started, first create a new Droplet and select a web server.

Next, add your web server’s details to your Droplet’s settings. You can also choose to add a domain name and configure your Droplet’s security settings.

PRO TIP: When hosting a website on a DigitalOcean droplet, it is important to take into consideration the amount of traffic that the website will be receiving. If the website is expecting a lot of traffic, it is important to choose a droplet size that can handle the traffic. Additionally, it is important to set up caching and other performance optimizations to ensure that the website loads quickly for visitors.

To deploy your website or application on your Droplet, simply click the Deploy button in the Droplet’s settings. You’ll be asked to provide your Droplet’s details, such as the IP address and SSH key.

After you deploy your website or application, you can visit it at the IP address that DigitalOcean assigned to your Droplet.

If you ever need to delete or scale your website or application, simply click the Droplet’s settings and click Delete Droplet. You’ll be asked to confirm the deletion.

After you delete your Droplet, your website or application will be unavailable.

Overall, DigitalOcean Droplets are a great way to host a website or application on the cloud. They’re easy to use, easy to deploy, and easy to scale.

If you’re looking for a reliable and affordable way to host your website or application, DigitalOcean Droplets are the perfect choice.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.