DigitalOcean Spring Promo: $200 for New Users, Free Managed DB for Existing
✍️ 云服务栏目🕒 March 25, 2026📖 5 min read🔥 热门
DigitalOcean launched its spring campaign: new users get $200 credit (60 days), existing users can claim 6 months of free managed database. Here’s how to maximize the value.
New Users: $200 Credit
New users who sign up via the promo link and deposit $5 get $200 credit, valid for 60 days. Use it on Droplets, Kubernetes, databases, or object storage.
Best Ways to Spend It
- Option 1: Run a $6 Droplet for 33 months (but credit expires in 60 days, so you‘d need to use it quickly).
- Option 2: Spin up multiple high‑spec instances for short‑term testing.
- Option 3: Build a Kubernetes cluster to learn orchestration.
Existing Users: Free Managed DB for 6 Months
Existing users can claim a free managed database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Redis) with 1 vCPU, 1GB RAM, 10GB storage, for 6 months. Great for trying out managed DBs.
Important Notes
- New users: $5 deposit required to unlock $200 credit; use it within 60 days.
- Existing users: the free DB will auto‑renew after 6 months; cancel before expiration.
- Promo ends May 31st—claim it early.
DigitalOcean’s Droplets are reliable and perfect for indie devs. This promo is a great entry point.
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If you’re not in a rush, use the $200 for testing projects before committing long‑term.