You can use the following link to make a Digital Ocean account.

<aside> 💡 You get a free $100 credit if you use the link below and create a new account. Full disclosure I also get $25 if you spend $25 in billing. you do NOT have to use this link.

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DigitalOcean - The developer cloud

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DigitalOcean - The developer cloud

<aside> ⛔ To create a new Digital Ocean account you will need a credit card. This is to prevent SPAM and abuse. I have no control over the requirement. I will be showing all the labs live so if you choose to not make a account you can see see them in action.

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1. In the Digital Ocean dashboard click the API link.

Digital Ocean API

1. Click the Generate New Token Button.

1. Give your new token a name.

1. Save the token API key for later. Do not give this out as it will allow full access to your Digital Ocean account.

1. We will use this API key during the Labs.