DigitalOcean Partner Program
Last updated Aug 2026
- Program typeAffiliate + Partner
- Commission / rewardAffiliates earn a bounty for referred customers who spend past a threshold; a Hatch/partner ecosystem serves agencies, ISVs, and MSPs.
- Partner tiersFlat affiliate/referral payout plus partner and startup programs.
- Best forDeveloper creators, agencies, MSPs, and ISVs building on approachable cloud infrastructure.
- Deal registrationReferral tracking
- Partner portalYes (affiliate + partner portals)
What is the DigitalOcean partner program?
DigitalOcean runs an affiliate program plus partner and startup programs aimed at developers, agencies, and ISVs.
Its simple pricing and strong developer content make it a favorite for tutorial-driven referrals.
How the program works
Affiliates earn a bounty when referred users sign up and spend past a threshold; partners build managed or integrated offerings.
Requirements to join
An approved affiliate account, or a partner application with a qualifying business model.
How partners win with DigitalOcean
Creators monetize the huge developer audience, while agencies and MSPs build recurring hosting revenue on DigitalOcean.
What to watch out for
Affiliate bounties require referred spend thresholds and run through a network with its own payout schedule.
Everything a healthy partner program needs
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Partner onboarding & enablement
Onboard, train, and equip partners in one portal so they reach their first deal faster.
Deal registration
Register deals with conflict protection — protect margin and grow partner-sourced pipeline.
Through-channel marketing
Launch co-branded campaigns partners actually run, with content built for them.
Revenue attribution
Track partner-sourced revenue end to end so you can double down on what works.
MDF & incentives
Fund, manage, and measure MDF and incentives without spreadsheets.
Oliver AI
AI-assisted engagement that nudges the right partners at the right moment.
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How to join
Apply to the affiliate program through the affiliate network, or apply to the partner/startup programs directly.
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Frequently asked questions
Does DigitalOcean have a partner program?
Yes — a Affiliate + Partner program.
How does the DigitalOcean partner program pay?
Affiliates earn a bounty for referred customers who spend past a threshold; a Hatch/partner ecosystem serves agencies, ISVs, and MSPs.
How do I join the DigitalOcean partner program?
Apply to the affiliate program through the affiliate network, or apply to the partner/startup programs directly.
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