Deploying CentOS VM on Digital Ocean

Last modified: January 24, 2026

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Deploying CentOS VM on Digital Ocean

Sign up for a Digital Ocean account.
Log in to your account.

Step 2: Create a New Droplet

Click "Create" and select "Droplets."
Choose CentOS as your distribution.
Select the desired version of CentOS.

Step 3: Select Droplet Size

Choose the size of the droplet based on your requirements (CPU, RAM, and storage).
Consider selecting the right size for your budget.

Step 4: Choose Datacenter Region

Select a datacenter region closest to your target audience.
Consider factors like latency and data privacy regulations.

Step 5: Set Up SSH Key

Create an SSH key for secure access to your CentOS VM.
Add your public SSH key to the Digital Ocean account.

Step 6: Configure Droplet Options

Choose additional options like monitoring, backups, and private networking.
Select the number of droplets you want to create.

Step 7: Finalize and Create

Give your droplet a hostname.
Click "Create Droplet."

Step 8: Access CentOS VM

After the droplet is created, you'll receive an IP address.
Use the IP address and your SSH key to access the CentOS VM through an SSH client.

Step 9: Set Up and Configure CentOS

Update the system with the latest packages and security patches.
Install necessary software and tools.
Configure your applications and services.