Deploy your Django app to DigitalOcean
Step-by-step deployment help for Django apps on DigitalOcean. We fix Django-specific deployment issues, configure DigitalOcean, and get your app live. From $19.
Django issues we fix before deploying
Common Django problems that affect DigitalOcean deployments.
DEBUG=True in production
The most common Django security issue in AI-generated code. Debug mode exposes full stack traces, database queries, and installed apps to anyone who triggers an error.
Open Django admin panel
The admin panel is accessible at /admin/ without IP restriction, brute-force protection, or two-factor authentication — giving attackers a direct path to your database.
Missing permission classes on views
API views and endpoints without @login_required decorators or permission_classes, allowing unauthenticated users to access and modify data.
N+1 query patterns in ORM usage
AI-generated Django code accesses related objects in loops without select_related or prefetch_related, causing hundreds of database queries per page load.
DigitalOcean deployment issues we check for
Common DigitalOcean problems that break Django apps in production.
App Platform buildpack fails to detect framework
AI-generated project structures with non-standard entry points or missing start scripts cause DigitalOcean's buildpack to fail during auto-detection.
Managed database connection pool exhaustion
AI tools create a new database connection per request instead of using a connection pool, exhausting DigitalOcean's managed database connection limits quickly.
Droplet firewall not configured
Freshly provisioned Droplets have all ports open by default. AI deployment scripts skip firewall configuration, exposing SSH, database, and admin ports publicly.
Spaces CDN CORS not configured
DigitalOcean Spaces requires explicit CORS headers for browser-based uploads. AI-generated frontend code fails silently when uploading files directly to Spaces.
Start with a self-serve audit
Get a professional review of your Django project before deploying to DigitalOcean.
External Security Scan
Black-box review of your public-facing app. No code access needed.
- OWASP Top 10 vulnerability check
- SSL/TLS configuration analysis
- Security header assessment
- Expert review within 24h
Code Audit
In-depth review of your source code for security, quality, and best practices.
- Security vulnerability analysis
- Code quality review
- Dependency audit
- Architecture review
- Expert + AI code analysis
Complete Bundle
Both scans in one package with cross-referenced findings.
- Everything in both products
- Cross-referenced findings
- Unified action plan
100% credited toward any paid service. Start with an audit, then let us fix what we find.
How it works
Tell us about your app
Share your project details and what you need help with.
Expert + AI audit
A human expert assisted by AI reviews your code within 24 hours.
Launch with confidence
We fix what needs fixing and stick around to help.
Frequently asked questions
How do I deploy a Django app to DigitalOcean?
We handle Django deployments to DigitalOcean end to end. Start with our code audit ($19) to identify deployment blockers specific to your Django project, then we configure DigitalOcean, fix issues, and get your app live in production.
What Django issues affect DigitalOcean deployments?
Django projects commonly have debug=true in production and open django admin panel. On DigitalOcean, these combine with app platform buildpack fails to detect framework and managed database connection pool exhaustion to cause deployment failures.
Can SpringCode deploy my Django project to DigitalOcean?
Yes. We specialize in deploying Django applications to DigitalOcean. We audit your codebase for Django-specific issues, configure DigitalOcean correctly, and handle the full deployment so your app runs reliably in production.
What does Django deployment to DigitalOcean cost?
Our code audit ($19) identifies all DigitalOcean deployment blockers in your Django project. Full deployment assistance is scoped with a fixed quote after the audit — no hourly billing or surprise charges.
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