How to Create a Digital Ocean Account

November 30, 2024Server
#Digital ocean#Cloud#Hosting#Domain
How to Create a Digital Ocean Account

It may sound corny, but creating an account with DigitalOcean is actually quite a pleasurable experience. The pages are clean and only ask the bare minimum information to get you started.

First Step : Create Your New Account

  • Visit the DigitalOcean Website Go to https://www.digitalocean.com/
  • Click on the "Sign Up" button in the top right corner
  • Choose Your Sign-Up MethodYou can sign up using:
  • Google Account
  • GitHub Account
  • Complete any additional verification steps (if required)
  • Set Up Payment Information Add a credit card or other payment method
  • DigitalOcean requires a payment method to create an account
  • You'll only be charged for the resources you use



Inviting Team Members

  • Access Team ManagementLog in to your DigitalOcean account
  • Click on the "Teams" section in the left sidebar
  • Select "Team Management" or "Invite Team Members"
  • Invite Team MembersClick on "Invite Members"
  • Enter the email addresses of team members you want to invite
  • Choose the appropriate access level:
  • Member: Can view and manage resources
  • Billing: Can manage billing information
  • Owner: Full account control
  • Set PermissionsAssign specific project or resource permissions
  • Configure access to Droplets, Kubernetes clusters, etc.
  • Use the principle of least privilege for security
  • Send InvitationsReview the invitations
  • Click "Send Invitations"
  • Team members will receive an email with instructions to join


Best Practices

  • Use strong, unique passwords
  • Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
  • Regularly review team member access and permissions
  • Remove access for team members who no longer need it


Additional Tips

  • DigitalOcean offers a $200 credit for new users to explore their services
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