Deploy your PlanetScale app to DigitalOcean
Step-by-step deployment help for PlanetScale apps on DigitalOcean. We fix PlanetScale-specific deployment issues, configure DigitalOcean, and get your app live. From $19.
PlanetScale issues we fix before deploying
Common PlanetScale problems that affect DigitalOcean deployments.
Foreign key constraint workarounds
PlanetScale doesn't support traditional foreign keys. AI-generated code creates them anyway, causing deployment failures, or skips referential integrity entirely.
Connection string exposure
PlanetScale database URLs with credentials committed to source control or embedded in client-side code.
Missing connection pooling
Serverless functions opening new connections on every invocation instead of using PlanetScale's connection pooling or @planetscale/database driver.
No branch workflow for schema changes
Schema changes deployed directly to the main branch without using PlanetScale's deploy request workflow, risking production data.
DigitalOcean deployment issues we check for
Common DigitalOcean problems that break PlanetScale 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 PlanetScale 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 PlanetScale app to DigitalOcean?
We handle PlanetScale deployments to DigitalOcean end to end. Start with our code audit ($19) to identify deployment blockers specific to your PlanetScale project, then we configure DigitalOcean, fix issues, and get your app live in production.
What PlanetScale issues affect DigitalOcean deployments?
PlanetScale projects commonly have foreign key constraint workarounds and connection string exposure. 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 PlanetScale project to DigitalOcean?
Yes. We specialize in deploying PlanetScale applications to DigitalOcean. We audit your codebase for PlanetScale-specific issues, configure DigitalOcean correctly, and handle the full deployment so your app runs reliably in production.
What does PlanetScale deployment to DigitalOcean cost?
Our code audit ($19) identifies all DigitalOcean deployment blockers in your PlanetScale project. Full deployment assistance is scoped with a fixed quote after the audit — no hourly billing or surprise charges.
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