DigitalOcean Spaces

DigitalOcean Spaces is an S3-compatible object storage service that provides scalable, reliable storage for web content, images, media files, backups, and static assets. Built with a global content delivery network (CDN) integrated by default, Spaces delivers content faster by caching files across 200+ geographically distributed edge servers worldwide. The service offers simple and predictable pricing starting at $5 per month for 250GB of storage with 1TB of outbound transfer included, with inbound bandwidth always free and additional storage charged at competitive rates with no hidden fees.

Spaces features S3-compatible APIs that work with existing tools and libraries, built-in CDN for accelerated global content delivery, configurable access controls including public and private buckets with granular permissions, per-bucket access keys for enhanced security, lifecycle management for automated data archival, access logging for security and compliance monitoring, CORS configuration for web applications, and seamless integration with other DigitalOcean services. For email marketing specifically, Spaces serves as an ideal storage solution for hosting email assets like images, CSS files, fonts, and media content referenced in HTML emails, with the built-in CDN ensuring fast loading times across different email clients and geographic regions.

Ideal for developers, startups, and businesses of all sizes that need reliable, cost-effective object storage with integrated content delivery capabilities. DigitalOcean Spaces serves companies requiring scalable storage for web applications, mobile apps, backup solutions, and content distribution, particularly those focused on simple pricing and ease of use. The platform is especially valuable for email marketers and marketing teams who need to store and serve email creative assets reliably and efficiently, ensuring their email images and media files load quickly in email campaigns while benefiting from the integrated CDN to improve email performance and user experience across global audiences.