DigitalOcean Spaces

DigitalOcean Spaces provides scalable, S3-compatible object storage designed for storing and serving large amounts of unstructured data. Perfect for static websites, media files, backups, and application assets, Spaces combines simple pricing with a built-in CDN for global content delivery - all integrated seamlessly with the DigitalOcean ecosystem.

Object Storage Made Simple

Spaces eliminates the complexity of traditional storage solutions. Store unlimited files of any size with S3-compatible APIs that work with existing tools and libraries. The built-in CDN (Spaces CDN) delivers content from edge locations worldwide at no additional cost. Simple folder-based organization makes managing files intuitive, while powerful API access enables programmatic workflows.

Straightforward Pricing

Predictable costs that scale with your needs:

• Fixed monthly rate - $5/month per Space includes 250 GB storage

• Generous bandwidth - 1 TB outbound transfer included per month

• CDN included free - Global content delivery at no extra charge

• Overage charges - $0.02/GB for additional storage, $0.01/GB for extra bandwidth

• No request fees - Unlimited PUT, GET, DELETE operations

• No minimum storage period - Delete files anytime without penalties

Built-in CDN

Accelerate content delivery worldwide with Spaces CDN:

• Global edge locations - Serve content from servers closest to users

• Automatic caching - Frequently accessed files cached at edge for fast delivery

• Custom domain support - Use your own domain with CNAME records

• SSL certificates - Free HTTPS for custom domains via Let's Encrypt

• Cache purging - Clear CDN cache when content updates

• HTTP/2 support - Modern protocol for efficient file delivery

Security and Access Control

Comprehensive security features protect your data:

• Private by default - Files not publicly accessible unless explicitly made public

• Access keys - S3-compatible access keys for programmatic access

• File permissions - Control read/write access per file or folder

• CORS configuration - Enable cross-origin requests for web applications

• Lifecycle policies - Automatically delete old files or transition to cheaper storage

• VPC integration - Restrict access to resources within your Virtual Private Cloud

S3-Compatible API

Work with tools you already know:

• AWS S3 compatibility - Use existing S3 SDKs and libraries

• Command-line tools - s3cmd, AWS CLI, and other S3 tools work seamlessly

• GUI clients - Cyberduck, Transmit, and other S3 file managers supported

• Language SDKs - Official libraries for JavaScript, Python, Ruby, PHP, Go, and more

• Framework integration - Direct support in Laravel, Rails, Django, and WordPress

• Backup tools - Compatible with Duplicity, Rclone, Restic, and Borg

High Performance

Fast, reliable storage for demanding workloads:

• SSD-backed storage - Quick read/write operations

• Parallel uploads - Multipart upload for large files

• Range requests - Resume interrupted downloads

• High throughput - Handle thousands of concurrent requests

• Low latency - Deploy Spaces in multiple regions for proximity to users

• 99.9% uptime SLA - Reliable availability for production workloads

Flexible Storage Options

Multiple storage classes for different use cases:

• Standard storage - Default option for frequently accessed files

• Multiple regions - Choose data center location (NYC, SFO, AMS, SGP, and more)

• Redundancy - Data replicated across multiple drives for durability

• Versioning - Keep multiple versions of files for recovery

• Large file support - Store files up to 5TB per object

Perfect for Static Websites

Host static sites directly from Spaces:

• Static website hosting - Serve HTML, CSS, JavaScript directly

• Index and error pages - Configure default documents and custom error pages

• Single-page applications - Host React, Vue, Angular apps

• Jamstack sites - Deploy Next.js, Gatsby, Hugo, Jekyll output

• Custom domains - Use your domain with CDN for professional sites

• Asset offloading - Store images, videos, and downloads separately from web servers

Backup and Archive Solutions

Reliable storage for backup and disaster recovery:

• Database backups - Store PostgreSQL, MySQL dumps safely

• Droplet snapshots - Archive server images off-instance

• Log archival - Long-term storage for application and system logs

• Media backup - Protect photos, videos, and audio files

• Version control - Keep historical copies of important files

• Disaster recovery - Geographic redundancy for business continuity

Usage Analytics

Monitor storage consumption and transfer:

• Storage metrics - Track total storage used across Spaces

• Bandwidth monitoring - View inbound and outbound data transfer

• Cost projections - Estimate monthly bills based on current usage

• CDN statistics - Monitor cache hit rates and edge delivery

• Request logs - Analyze access patterns and popular files

Easy Management

Intuitive tools simplify file operations:

• Web-based file browser - Upload, download, delete files via control panel

• Drag-and-drop uploads - Simple file uploads in browser

• Folder organization - Structure content with virtual folders

• Bulk operations - Delete or make public multiple files at once

• Search functionality - Find files quickly by name

• ACL management - Set permissions through simple interface

Ideal Use Cases

Spaces excels for numerous storage scenarios:

• Media hosting - Images, videos, audio files for websites and applications

• Static websites - Serve entire websites from object storage

• User uploads - Store user-generated content from web/mobile apps

• Database backups - Automated backup storage for databases

• Log storage - Archive application and server logs

• Software distribution - Host downloadable files, installers, updates

• Data lakes - Store large datasets for analytics and processing

• Asset pipeline - CDN origin for application assets

Ecosystem Integration

Seamless connection with DigitalOcean services:

• App Platform - Store uploaded files from Platform applications

• Droplets - Mount Spaces as backup destination for servers

• Kubernetes - Use as persistent storage backend for stateful applications

• Functions - Process files with serverless functions on upload

• WordPress - Offload media files with WP Offload Media plugin

Comparison to Amazon S3

Spaces offers compelling advantages over S3:

• Simpler pricing - No complex pricing tiers or request charges

• CDN included - No need to configure CloudFront separately

• Better value - More bandwidth included at lower monthly cost

• Easier to use - Intuitive interface vs. AWS complexity

• Transparent costs - No surprise bills from request charges

Documentation and Support

Comprehensive resources help you get started quickly. Detailed API documentation with code examples in multiple languages. Tutorials for common scenarios like static site hosting and backup automation. Community support through forums. Professional support plans available for production workloads requiring guaranteed response times.