Information on DigitalOcean leaving the Student Developer Pack

[morganersery1]

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Redeem Benefits/Offers

Hi everyone,

DigitalOcean is leaving the Student Developer Pack, and their student credit offer for $200 of platform credit will no longer be available after July 31, 2026.

FAQ's

What if I already redeemed the offer and started using DigitalOcean?

• If you already redeemed your DigitalOcean offer, you can continue using any existing credits until August 1, 2026. After that date, any remaining credits will expire.

What if I am a new student and have not redeemed the DigitalOcean offer yet?

• You can redeem the offer through July 31, 2026. Regardless of when you redeem it, all credits will expire on August 1, 2026.

Where should I go for DigitalOcean service issues or questions?

• DigitalOcean support can be contacted here.

Are there other cloud platform offers available?

• Other offers in the Student Developer Pack may help fill the gap, including Microsoft Azure, Camber, LocalStack, and more. You can also watch for future DigitalOcean opportunities through Major League Hacking collaborations. For example, an upcoming event is available for students in the San Francisco area.

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[AhmadHassan-BTed]

Thanks for sharing it, hehe
It's definitely a bummer to see DigitalOcean leave the pack, as that $200 credit was super useful for hosting student projects.

This will save a lot of people from being caught off guard when their credits expire in August!