To create a droplet in DigitalOcean, you can follow these steps:
- Sign in to your DigitalOcean account: Go to the DigitalOcean website (https://www.digitalocean.com/) and sign in with your credentials. If you don’t have an account, you’ll need to create one.
- Navigate to the Droplets section: Once you’re logged in, click on “Droplets” in the top navigation bar. This will take you to the Droplets management page.
- Create a new droplet: On the Droplets page, click the “Create” button to start creating a new droplet.
- Choose a droplet configuration: You’ll be presented with various configuration options for your droplet:
- Distribution: Select the Linux distribution or application image you want to use for your droplet. DigitalOcean provides a variety of options, including Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, and more.
- Plan: Choose the resources (CPU, RAM, storage) that meet your requirements and budget. The pricing will vary based on the chosen plan.
- Datacenter Region: Select the region where you want your droplet to be hosted. Consider factors like latency and data privacy regulations when choosing a region.
- Additional options: Set additional options like IPv6, backups, monitoring, and user data if needed.
- Choose authentication method: You need to choose an authentication method to access your droplet:
- Password: Enter a password for the root user. DigitalOcean will email it to you, and you can change it later.
- SSH Keys: If you prefer using SSH keys, you can add your public key to authenticate. This method is more secure and recommended.
- Add block storage (optional): If you need additional storage, you can add block storage volumes to your droplet. Specify the size and name of the block storage if required.
- Choose additional features (optional): DigitalOcean provides additional features like VPC networking, backups, monitoring, and more. Configure these options based on your needs.
- Assign tags (optional): You can assign tags to help organize your resources. Tags can be useful when managing multiple droplets or for automation purposes.
- Finalize and create the droplet: Review your configuration choices, double-check the pricing, and click on the “Create Droplet” button to create your droplet.
- Access your droplet: Once the droplet is created, you can access it via SSH using the IP address provided. If you used SSH keys for authentication, make sure you have the private key configured on your local machine.
That’s it! You have successfully created a droplet in DigitalOcean. You can now install and configure any software or services on your droplet according to your requirements.