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What are DigitalOcean droplets?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 1:32 pm

DigitalOcean Droplets are a lightweight, low-cost virtual server platform. They are based on Ubuntu 14.

04 LTS and include a number of pre-installed applications and utilities, making them a good platform for quick experimentation with new projects or applications. Droplets are created by signing up for a DigitalOcean account, uploading an image of your choice, and following the setup instructions.

DigitalOcean Droplets are perfect for setting up a small, local server for your projects. They are very affordable, with monthly plans starting at only $5/month.

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with DigitalOcean droplets, we recommend that you do not use them. There is a risk that you could accidentally delete your droplets or cause other problems.

Additionally, Droplets include a number of pre-installed applications and utilities, making them a good platform for quick experimentation with new projects or applications.

Overall, DigitalOcean Droplets are a great option for those looking for a low-cost, lightweight virtual server platform.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.