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Configure Sparrow Droplet from DigitalOcean Marketplace

Step 1: Select a Datacenter Region​

  • Choose the region closest to your users to reduce latency. e.g.: 🇮🇳 Bangalore (blr1)

Step 2: Choose a Droplet Plan​

  • Droplet Type: Basic
  • CPU Options: Regular
  • Minimum Requirement:
    • 2 vCPUs
    • 4 GB RAM
    • $24/month or $0.036/hour

Step 3: Choose an Authentication Method​

  • SSH Key Authentication – Add your public SSH key for passwordless login
  • Password Authentication – Set a strong root password if not using SSH

Step 4: Finalize Your Droplet Settings​

  • Hostname: Choose a name like sparrow-app, sparrow-prod, or sparrow-dev
  • Quantity: Deploy multiple droplets with the same configuration (optional)
  • Project: Optionally select a project (e.g., Sparrow Deployment)
  • Tags: Add tags like sparrow, production, or community-edition to organize your resources

Step 5: Launch the Droplet​

  • Review the final summary
  • Click Create Droplet

Your Sparrow server will be live within 1–2 minutes