Deploy your Spring Boot app to DigitalOcean
Step-by-step deployment help for Spring Boot apps on DigitalOcean. We fix Spring Boot-specific deployment issues, configure DigitalOcean, and get your app live. From $19.
Spring Boot issues we fix before deploying
Common Spring Boot problems that affect DigitalOcean deployments.
Open actuator endpoints
Spring Boot Actuator endpoints like /actuator/env and /actuator/heapdump exposed without authentication, leaking environment variables, secrets, and heap memory.
Disabled Spring Security defaults
CSRF protection, CORS restrictions, and security headers disabled in SecurityFilterChain to 'make things work' during development and never re-enabled.
N+1 queries in JPA/Hibernate
Lazy-loaded entity relationships fetched inside loops, generating hundreds of individual SQL queries instead of proper JOIN FETCH or EntityGraph queries.
Missing @Transactional boundaries
Service methods that perform multiple database operations without transaction annotations, leaving data inconsistent if any step fails.
DigitalOcean deployment issues we check for
Common DigitalOcean problems that break Spring Boot 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 Spring Boot 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 Spring Boot app to DigitalOcean?
We handle Spring Boot deployments to DigitalOcean end to end. Start with our code audit ($19) to identify deployment blockers specific to your Spring Boot project, then we configure DigitalOcean, fix issues, and get your app live in production.
What Spring Boot issues affect DigitalOcean deployments?
Spring Boot projects commonly have open actuator endpoints and disabled spring security defaults. 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 Spring Boot project to DigitalOcean?
Yes. We specialize in deploying Spring Boot applications to DigitalOcean. We audit your codebase for Spring Boot-specific issues, configure DigitalOcean correctly, and handle the full deployment so your app runs reliably in production.
What does Spring Boot deployment to DigitalOcean cost?
Our code audit ($19) identifies all DigitalOcean deployment blockers in your Spring Boot project. Full deployment assistance is scoped with a fixed quote after the audit — no hourly billing or surprise charges.
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