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DigitalOcean Status Monitor
DigitalOcean Status: Is DigitalOcean Down Right Now?
Use this DigitalOcean status guide to confirm outages fast, troubleshoot Droplet or Kubernetes issues, and get real-time monitoring for the moment DigitalOcean goes down.
Quick DigitalOcean Status Checklist
- 1. Check official status updates.
- 2. Confirm with community reports.
- 3. Verify with independent monitoring.
- 4. Try console access if SSH fails.
Check the official DigitalOcean status page
DigitalOcean posts incident updates, maintenance windows, and degraded service notices for Droplets, Kubernetes, Spaces, and more.
status.digitalocean.comLook for community reports
Crowd-sourced signals can confirm widespread Droplet connectivity issues, API errors, or regional datacenter problems.
Downdetector reportsVerify with independent monitoring
Use API Status Check for third-party monitoring that verifies real endpoints and tracks historical incidents.
DigitalOcean on API Status CheckCommon DigitalOcean Issues During Outages
Droplet connectivity and SSH failures
Users may be unable to SSH into Droplets, experience timeouts, or see network unreachable errors during platform outages.
Kubernetes cluster issues
DOKS (DigitalOcean Kubernetes) clusters may become unresponsive, fail to scale, or show control plane errors during incidents.
Spaces object storage problems
Spaces may be slow, return 5xx errors, or fail to serve objects during storage-related outages.
API and dashboard access failures
The DigitalOcean API or control panel may be slow, return errors, or be completely inaccessible during platform incidents.
Troubleshooting Steps Before You Assume DigitalOcean Is Down
- 1
Check Droplet console access
Use the DigitalOcean console (web-based VNC) to access your Droplet if SSH is failing — this bypasses network issues.
- 2
Verify your Droplet's public IP
Ping your Droplet's IP address to confirm basic connectivity. If pings fail, the issue may be at the network or datacenter level.
- 3
Check regional status
DigitalOcean outages are often regional (NYC1, SFO1, etc.). Check if other resources in the same region are affected.
- 4
Review firewall and VPC settings
Ensure your Cloud Firewalls or VPC network settings aren't blocking traffic — misconfigured rules can mimic an outage.
- 5
Check for scheduled maintenance
Review your email or the status page for maintenance notifications that might temporarily affect your resources.
Real-Time DigitalOcean Monitoring
API Status Check tracks DigitalOcean status with independent monitoring, uptime stats, and incident history so you can confirm outages quickly.
Independent DigitalOcean status checks
API Status Check performs independent monitoring so you can verify DigitalOcean status even if official updates are delayed.
Incident history and uptime data
Review recent incidents, response times, and reliability trends to understand DigitalOcean platform stability.
Real-time alerts and integrations
Get notified with email alerts, RSS feeds, and webhooks when DigitalOcean experiences a new incident.
Alternative Solutions During DigitalOcean Outages
Failover to backup Droplets
If you have Droplets in multiple regions, use DNS failover or load balancing to route traffic to healthy instances.
Use alternative cloud providers temporarily
For critical workloads, consider temporary failover to AWS, Vultr, Linode, or other VPS providers during extended outages.
Restore from Droplet snapshots
If a Droplet is corrupted or unrecoverable, restore from a recent snapshot to get back online quickly.
Monitor recovery via API Status Check
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DigitalOcean Status FAQ
Is DigitalOcean down right now?
Check status.digitalocean.com and API Status Check for independent monitoring. If both show incidents, DigitalOcean is likely experiencing issues.
Why can't I SSH into my Droplet?
SSH failures can be caused by network outages, firewall rules, or Droplet crashes. Try the web console first, then check the status page.
Why is my Droplet slow or unresponsive?
Slowness can indicate CPU/memory exhaustion on your Droplet, or a hypervisor issue on DigitalOcean's side. Check your metrics and the status page.
Are DigitalOcean outages regional?
Yes, most DigitalOcean outages affect specific datacenters (e.g., NYC1, SFO3). Resources in other regions often remain unaffected.
Does DigitalOcean have 100% uptime?
No service has 100% uptime. DigitalOcean offers 99.99% SLA for Droplets, but incidents can still occur affecting availability.
How can I get DigitalOcean outage alerts?
Subscribe to alerts on API Status Check to receive real-time notifications when DigitalOcean has an incident.