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  • You’ll get $200 in free credits, valid for 60 days. Use it to test, build, and scale with zero risk. No strings attached.

  • The standard $200 credit expires 60 days after activation. However, students may be eligible for a $200 credit valid for one year through the GitHub Student Pack.

  • Yes, also with debit card and any other cards. A valid credit card or PayPal account is required for identity verification. DigitalOcean performs a temporary pre-authorization charge, which is immediately released. No charges will occur during the 60-day trial unless you exceed the $200 credit.

  • The credit applies to most DigitalOcean services, including Droplets, Block Storage, Load Balancers, and Spaces Object Storage. However, it doesn’t cover Marketplace Add-Ons or services used for cryptocurrency mining.

  • Any usage beyond the $200 credit during the 60-day trial will be billed to your registered payment method at standard rates.

  • The standard $200 credit expires 60 days after activation. However, students may be eligible for a $200 credit valid for one year through the GitHub Student Pack.

  • No, DigitalOcean allows only one promo code per account. Promo codes are non-transferable and cannot be combined.

  • No, the promotional credit is non-refundable and non-transferable. It cannot be redeemed for cash or transferred between accounts.

  • Unfortunately, once the $200 credit expires after 60 days, it cannot be reclaimed or extended. Some users have inquired about this on forums, but DigitalOcean maintains a strict policy on promo credit expirations.

  • Yes, the $200 promotional credit is available to new users worldwide. DigitalOcean operates data centers in multiple regions, ensuring reliable access and performance regardless of your location.

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