PloyWP
DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean WordPress Deployment

Deploy WordPress to DigitalOcean droplets with PloyWP's automated deployment platform. Get your sites running on reliable cloud infrastructure in minutes.

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Overview

DigitalOcean is one of the most popular cloud providers for WordPress hosting, offering simple pricing, reliable infrastructure, and excellent performance. PloyWP's integration with DigitalOcean enables you to:

  • Deploy WordPress sites to any DigitalOcean region worldwide
  • Automatic droplet provisioning with optimized configurations
  • One-click SSL certificates with Let's Encrypt integration
  • Automated backups to DigitalOcean Spaces
  • Docker-based isolation for enhanced security

Prerequisites

Before connecting DigitalOcean to PloyWP, ensure you have:

1

DigitalOcean Account

An active DigitalOcean account with billing enabled. Get $200 credit for new accounts

2

API Token

A Personal Access Token with read and write permissions for droplet management

3

Payment Method

Valid payment method on file for droplet charges (billed hourly by DigitalOcean)

Creating Your DigitalOcean API Token

Important Security Note

Your API token provides full access to your DigitalOcean account. Keep it secure and never share it publicly. PloyWP encrypts and stores your token securely.

1

Navigate to API Section

Log in to your DigitalOcean account and click on "API" in the left sidebar menu, or go directly to cloud.digitalocean.com/account/api/tokens

2

Generate New Token

Click the "Generate New Token" button in the Personal Access Tokens section.

3

Configure Token Settings

Token Name:

PloyWP Deployment Access

Expiration:

Select "No expiry" or set a custom expiration date

Scopes:

Both read and write access are required for PloyWP to manage droplets

4

Copy Your Token

⚠️ Copy your token immediately! It will only be shown once.

After clicking "Generate Token", your new token will be displayed. Copy it and save it securely. You'll need this token to connect DigitalOcean to PloyWP.

Connecting DigitalOcean to PloyWP

Once you have your API token, follow these steps to connect DigitalOcean:

  1. 1

    Navigate to Settings → Cloud Providers in your PloyWP dashboard

  2. 2

    Click "Add Provider" and select DigitalOcean

  3. 3

    Enter a friendly name (e.g., "My DigitalOcean Account")

  4. 4

    Paste your API token and click "Connect"

  5. 5

    PloyWP will verify the connection and display available regions

Connection Successful!

Once connected, you can start deploying WordPress sites to DigitalOcean immediately.

Recommended Droplet Configurations

PloyWP optimizes WordPress performance with Docker containers. Here are our recommended DigitalOcean droplet configurations:

Personal Blog

Low traffic personal sites

$6/month

  • 1 GB RAM
  • 1 vCPU
  • 25 GB SSD
  • 1 TB transfer
Suitable for ~10k monthly visitors
RECOMMENDED

Business Site

Most WordPress sites

$12/month

  • 2 GB RAM
  • 1 vCPU
  • 50 GB SSD
  • 2 TB transfer
Suitable for ~50k monthly visitors

WooCommerce

E-commerce & high traffic

$24/month

  • 4 GB RAM
  • 2 vCPUs
  • 80 GB SSD
  • 4 TB transfer
Suitable for ~100k monthly visitors

💡 Pro Tip: Start Small, Scale Easily

PloyWP makes it easy to resize your droplet as your site grows. Start with a smaller droplet and upgrade when needed—resizing takes just minutes with zero downtime.

Understanding DigitalOcean Pricing

What You Pay DigitalOcean

  • Hourly droplet charges (capped at monthly rate)
  • Additional storage (if needed)
  • Bandwidth overages (rare for most sites)
  • Backups to Spaces ($5/mo for 250GB)

What You Pay PloyWP

  • Deployment automation platform fee
  • No markup on server costs
  • Unlimited WordPress deployments
  • All features included

💰 Example Monthly Cost

Business site with 50k visitors: $12/mo to DigitalOcean + $5-$29/mo to PloyWP = $17-$41/mo total for complete WordPress deployment automation.

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

API Token Authentication Failed

If you receive an authentication error when connecting DigitalOcean:

  • • Ensure you copied the entire token without spaces
  • • Verify the token has both read and write permissions
  • • Check if the token has expired (if expiration was set)
  • • Generate a new token if the issue persists

Droplet Creation Failed

If droplet creation fails during deployment:

  • • Check your DigitalOcean account has valid payment method
  • • Verify you haven't reached droplet limits (default is 10)
  • • Ensure the selected region has capacity available
  • • Try a different region if specific region fails

SSH Connection Issues

If PloyWP can't connect to your droplet:

  • • Allow 2-3 minutes for droplet initialization
  • • Check DigitalOcean firewall isn't blocking SSH (port 22)
  • • Verify droplet status is "Active" in DigitalOcean dashboard
  • • Contact support if connection issues persist

Need Help?

Our support team is here to help with any DigitalOcean integration issues.

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Next Steps

Deploy Your First Site

Learn how to deploy your first WordPress site to DigitalOcean with our step-by-step guide.

Security Best Practices

Configure firewalls, SSL certificates, and security hardening for your WordPress deployments.

Domain Configuration

Connect your domain names and configure DNS settings for your WordPress sites.

Backup Configuration

Set up automated backups to DigitalOcean Spaces for disaster recovery.