Deploy your Swift app to DigitalOcean
Step-by-step deployment help for Swift apps on DigitalOcean. We fix Swift-specific deployment issues, configure DigitalOcean, and get your app live. From $19.
Swift issues we fix before deploying
Common Swift problems that affect DigitalOcean deployments.
Force unwrapping optionals
Using ! to force-unwrap optionals instead of guard let or if let, causing runtime crashes when values are nil.
Storing secrets in UserDefaults
Saving API keys, tokens, and passwords in UserDefaults (plaintext plist) instead of Keychain, making them easily extractable from device backups.
Retain cycles from closures
Strong references to self inside closures and delegate patterns without [weak self] or [unowned self], causing memory leaks that grow over app lifetime.
Main thread blocking
Network requests, file I/O, and heavy computation performed on the main thread, freezing the UI and risking watchdog termination.
DigitalOcean deployment issues we check for
Common DigitalOcean problems that break Swift 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 Swift 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 Swift app to DigitalOcean?
We handle Swift deployments to DigitalOcean end to end. Start with our code audit ($19) to identify deployment blockers specific to your Swift project, then we configure DigitalOcean, fix issues, and get your app live in production.
What Swift issues affect DigitalOcean deployments?
Swift projects commonly have force unwrapping optionals and storing secrets in userdefaults. 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 Swift project to DigitalOcean?
Yes. We specialize in deploying Swift applications to DigitalOcean. We audit your codebase for Swift-specific issues, configure DigitalOcean correctly, and handle the full deployment so your app runs reliably in production.
What does Swift deployment to DigitalOcean cost?
Our code audit ($19) identifies all DigitalOcean deployment blockers in your Swift project. Full deployment assistance is scoped with a fixed quote after the audit — no hourly billing or surprise charges.
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