Volumes are network-based block devices that provide additional data storage for Droplets.
Storage
Validated on 30 Apr 2024 • Last edited on 20 Oct 2025
Store and access any amount of data reliably in the cloud, with S3-compatible Spaces Object Storage, network-based Volumes block storage, or NFS-based Network File Storage.
Spaces Object Storage is an S3-compatible service for storing and serving large amounts of data.
Network File Storage is a fully managed, POSIX-compliant file storage solution built for demanding workloads.
Latest Updates
5 December 2025
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Remote MCP servers are now available, providing API-based access for AI tools to manage DigitalOcean resources.
2 December 2025
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DigitalOcean Spaces Cold Storage buckets are now generally available across supported regions. Cold Storage provides low-cost, petabyte-scale storage for infrequently accessed data. These buckets are optimized for long-term retention and have feature and performance limitations compared to Standard Storage. For full details, see the Cold Storage documentation.
21 November 2025
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Network File Storage is now available in the
NYC2datacenter.
For more information, see the full release notes.