DEPLOY PATH
Replit → DigitalOcean
App platform and VPS options. Best considered for Managed platform or explicit server control.
SourceGit-owned repository
RuntimeApp platform and VPS options
Cost$5-50/mo
Best forBest for control
Why deploy Replit to DigitalOcean?
Best for control. App platform and VPS options is managed platform or explicit server control.
Migration Steps
- Export code: Pull your Replit code into a Git repository
- Choose framework: Identify the build command and runtime (Multi-language)
- Set up DigitalOcean: Create project, connect repository
- Configure environment: Add all production variables to DigitalOcean
- Set up database: Connect to your production database (not the builder's)
- Configure domain: Point DNS to DigitalOcean, enable HTTPS
- Update callbacks: Update OAuth redirects and webhook URLs
- Test thoroughly: Run all core flows on the new deployment
- Switch traffic: Only after testing, point your domain
- Add monitoring: Set up error tracking and uptime alerts
Cost Estimate
Deploying to DigitalOcean typically costs $5-50/mo for production workloads.
Common Issues
- OAuth callbacks still pointing to builder URLs
- Webhook endpoints not updated to new domain
- Database connection strings using preview credentials
- Missing environment variables causing runtime errors
- Build command misconfigured for the new platform
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