Tutorials
DigitalOcean
Learn how to deploy, manage, and scale on DigitalOcean — droplets, DNS, SSL, and more.
How Do I Create a Droplet on DigitalOcean?
Launch your first DigitalOcean Droplet in minutes — choose a region, image, size, and SSH key, then connect from your terminal.
Read tutorialHow Do I Point My Domain to a DigitalOcean Droplet?
Connect your custom domain to a Droplet by updating DNS A records at your registrar or using DigitalOcean DNS for full control.
Read tutorialHow Do I Set Up SSH Keys for DigitalOcean Droplets?
Generate an SSH key pair, add it to your DigitalOcean account, and connect to Droplets securely without passwords.
Read tutorialHow Do I Install and Configure Nginx on a DigitalOcean Droplet?
Install Nginx on Ubuntu, create a site config, enable it, and serve your first web page from a DigitalOcean Droplet.
Read tutorialHow Do I Deploy a Node.js App on DigitalOcean with PM2?
Deploy a Node.js application on a DigitalOcean Droplet using PM2 for process management, auto-restart, and zero-downtime reloads.
Read tutorialHow Do I Set Up SSL with Let's Encrypt on DigitalOcean?
Secure your DigitalOcean Droplet with free HTTPS certificates from Let's Encrypt using Certbot and auto-renewal.
Read tutorialHow Do I Configure a DigitalOcean Firewall for My Droplet?
Lock down your Droplet with DigitalOcean Cloud Firewalls — allow SSH and web traffic while blocking everything else.
Read tutorialHow Do I Take Snapshots and Backups of My DigitalOcean Droplet?
Protect your DigitalOcean Droplet with manual snapshots and automated weekly backups — restore or clone servers in minutes.
Read tutorialHow Do I Use DigitalOcean Spaces for File Storage?
Store and serve files with DigitalOcean Spaces — S3-compatible object storage with a built-in CDN for fast global delivery.
Read tutorialHow Do I Set Up a LAMP Stack on DigitalOcean?
Install Apache, MySQL, and PHP on an Ubuntu Droplet to host dynamic PHP websites like WordPress or Laravel.
Read tutorialHow Do I Deploy Docker on a DigitalOcean Droplet?
Install Docker on Ubuntu, run your first container, and use Docker Compose to orchestrate multi-service apps on DigitalOcean.
Read tutorialHow Do I Use DigitalOcean DNS to Manage My Domain?
Move your domain DNS to DigitalOcean for centralized record management, automatic Droplet linking, and fast propagation.
Read tutorialHow Do I Resize or Upgrade My DigitalOcean Droplet?
Scale your DigitalOcean Droplet up or down — add CPU and RAM, expand disk space, or switch to a larger plan.
Read tutorialHow Do I Set Up a Load Balancer on DigitalOcean?
Distribute traffic across multiple Droplets with a DigitalOcean Load Balancer — improve uptime, handle traffic spikes, and simplify SSL.
Read tutorialHow Do I Monitor My DigitalOcean Droplet?
Track CPU, memory, disk, and bandwidth on your DigitalOcean Droplet using built-in monitoring, alerts, and third-party tools.
Read tutorialHow Do I Deploy a Static Site on DigitalOcean App Platform?
Deploy a static HTML, React, or Next.js site on DigitalOcean App Platform — connect GitHub, auto-deploy on push, and get free SSL.
Read tutorialHow Do I Set Up PostgreSQL on a DigitalOcean Droplet?
Install and secure PostgreSQL on Ubuntu, create databases and users, and connect your app to a database on DigitalOcean.
Read tutorialHow Do I Use DigitalOcean's One-Click Apps?
Launch pre-configured software on DigitalOcean with one-click apps — WordPress, Docker, Node.js, GitLab, and more ready in minutes.
Read tutorialHow Do I Troubleshoot Connection Issues to My DigitalOcean Droplet?
Diagnose and fix SSH, HTTP, and DNS connection problems on your DigitalOcean Droplet — from firewalls to service crashes.
Read tutorialHow Do I Set Up Automatic Deployments to DigitalOcean?
Automate deploys to DigitalOcean on every Git push using GitHub Actions, webhooks, or App Platform — no manual SSH required.
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