DigitalOcean · Security

Identity and Access Management

DigitalOcean’s Identity and Access Management handles the core security plumbing for your infrastructure, managing user permissions and access controls to keep unauthorized actors out. It operates on a straightforward pay-as-you-go model, charging based on actual usage rather than fixed subscriptions. This approach aligns costs directly with your operational scale, offering flexibility for teams that prefer metered billing over upfront commitments.

This setup suits organizations comfortable with usage-based pricing who need essential access controls without complex enterprise features. The main friction point is the complete absence of a free tier. You pay from the first request, which makes testing or small-scale experimentation slightly more expensive compared to competitors offering entry-level credits or trial periods.

• Free tier No
• Pricing Pay as you go
• Regions 8 · 3 continents
• SLA uptime 99.99%
• Compliance 5 certifications
• Provider health B