Store your WordPress backups in DigitalOcean Spaces with S3-compatible storage, simple pricing, and built-in CDN. Get predictable costs and 99.9% uptime SLA for reliable backup storage.
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Join the WaitlistDigitalOcean Spaces is an S3-compatible object storage service designed for simplicity and predictable pricing. PloyWP's Spaces integration provides:
Full compatibility with S3 tools and existing backup workflows. Migrate from AWS S3 without changing your backup configurations.
Simple $5/month for 250GB storage and 1TB transfer. No complex tiers, API charges, or surprise bills.
Global content delivery network included at no extra cost. Faster backup downloads and restores worldwide.
Reliable infrastructure with service level agreement guarantees. Your WordPress backups are always accessible when needed.
Before configuring DigitalOcean Spaces backup storage with PloyWP, ensure you have:
An active DigitalOcean account with payment method configured. Spaces pricing starts at $5/month
A Spaces access key and secret for API authentication and secure uploads
A DigitalOcean Space in your preferred region dedicated to WordPress backups
Space names must be unique within each region and follow DNS naming conventions.
Consider using company-wp-backups format for clarity.
Log in to your DigitalOcean account and navigate to Spaces Object Storage, or go directly to cloud.digitalocean.com/spaces
Click "Create a Space" and configure the basic settings:
Choose a datacenter region:
Space name:
Replace with your company/project name - must be unique within the region
Keeps your backup files private from public listing
Accelerates backup downloads globally - useful for restore operations
Click "Create a Space" to finalize creation. Your Space will be ready in seconds!
✅ Your DigitalOcean Space is created and ready for WordPress backups
Spaces access keys provide S3-compatible authentication for your backup uploads. Store these credentials securely and never share them publicly.
In your DigitalOcean dashboard, go to API → Spaces access keys or visit cloud.digitalocean.com/account/api/spaces
Click "Generate New Key" and provide a descriptive name:
Use a descriptive name to identify the key's purpose
DigitalOcean will display your Access Key ID and Secret Access Key. Save both securely:
Access Key ID:
Secret Access Key:
🔑 Save these credentials immediately - the secret key won't be shown again!
DigitalOcean Spaces includes built-in CDN to accelerate content delivery globally. While optional for backups, CDN can speed up restore operations.
Downloads from nearest edge location for quicker backup retrieval during emergencies.
Access backups from anywhere with reduced latency and improved reliability.
CDN is included with your Space at no extra charge, unlike AWS CloudFront.
Enable CDN with one click during Space creation or add it later.
PloyWP automatically detects CDN-enabled Spaces and uses the optimal endpoint for both backup uploads and restore operations.
Once you have your DigitalOcean Space and access keys, connect them to PloyWP:
Navigate to Settings → Backup Providers in your PloyWP dashboard
Click "Add Provider" and select DigitalOcean Spaces
Enter a friendly name (e.g., "Production DO Spaces Backups")
Enter your Space name and DigitalOcean region
Provide your Spaces Access Key ID and Secret Access Key
Configure backup frequency and retention settings
Click "Test & Save" to verify the connection
Your WordPress sites will now automatically backup to DigitalOcean Spaces with simple, predictable pricing.
$5/month
Includes 250GB storage + 1TB outbound transfer
$0.02/GB
Additional storage and transfer beyond base plan
Small Site (50GB backups)
$5/month (well within base plan)
Medium Site (200GB backups)
$5/month (within base plan)
Large Site (500GB backups)
$10/month ($5 base + $5 overage)
| Storage Amount | DigitalOcean Spaces | Amazon S3 |
|---|---|---|
| 100GB | $5/month | ~$2.30/month* |
| 250GB | $5/month | ~$5.75/month* |
| 500GB | $10/month | ~$11.50/month* |
*S3 costs exclude request charges, lifecycle management, and data transfer fees
DigitalOcean Spaces uses simple, predictable pricing: $5/month for 250GB storage plus 1TB transfer, then $0.02/GB overage. Unlike S3, there are no API request charges, lifecycle management fees, or complex pricing tiers. For most WordPress sites, Spaces is more cost-effective and transparent.
Yes! Spaces is fully S3-compatible, making migration straightforward. You can use tools like s3cmd, rclone, or the AWS CLI to transfer existing backups. PloyWP can help automate the migration process while maintaining your backup schedules and retention policies.
Spaces is available in NYC3 (New York), AMS3 (Amsterdam), SFO3 (San Francisco), SGP1 (Singapore), FRA1 (Frankfurt), and BLR1 (Bangalore). Choose the region closest to your WordPress servers for optimal backup upload speeds and lowest latency.
While Spaces doesn't have built-in versioning like S3, PloyWP handles backup versioning at the application level. We store multiple backup versions with timestamps, allowing you to restore from any point in time within your configured retention period.
Absolutely! The integrated CDN accelerates backup downloads globally, which is especially valuable during restore operations. Unlike AWS CloudFront, there are no additional CDN charges - it's included with your Space at no extra cost.
Spaces offers 99.9% uptime SLA compared to S3's 99.999999999% (11 9's) durability claim. For WordPress backups, Spaces provides excellent reliability at a fraction of S3's complexity. We recommend geographic redundancy by using multiple backup providers for mission-critical sites.
Learn how to configure automated WordPress backups with our step-by-step guide.
Explore alternative backup storage options including Amazon S3 and Google Cloud Storage.
Configure advanced backup schedules and retention policies for optimal protection.
Learn how to restore WordPress sites from Spaces backups with one-click recovery.
Our support team has extensive experience with DigitalOcean Spaces and can help optimize your backup strategy for cost and performance.
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