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The GitHub Student Developer Pack opens up a world of opportunities with a plethora of benefits for budding developers. One notable perk is the $200 worth of credits on Digital Ocean, a leading cloud infrastructure provider. This guide provides a detailed walkthrough on availing these credits to kickstart your projects on Digital Ocean.

Step 1: Avail GitHub Student Developer Pack (if not availed already)

  • Ensure you have a verified GitHub Student Developer account to access this offer. If not, apply for the GitHub Student Developer here.
  • Alternatively, follow this step-by-step procedure to apply for it: CLICK HERE
github student developer pack home

Step 2: Access the Digital Ocean GitHub Offer

  • Upon verification, navigate to the GitHub Student Developer Pack page to find the Digital Ocean offer.
  • Click on the provided link to be redirected to the Digital Ocean sign-up page.
Digital ocean on Github Student developer pack

Step 3: Sign Up on Digital Ocean

  • If you don’t have a Digital Ocean account already, provide the necessary details to create one.
  • Ensure to sign up with the same GitHub account used to avail the Student Developer Pack.
  • For existing account holders, simply log in.
Digital Ocean Signup page

Step 4: Account Setup

  • Post sign-up or login, fill in the necessary details as prompted.
  • Digital Ocean requires your credit card information for verification purposes; a nominal amount will be deducted and refunded promptly (or within a week).

Step 5: Enjoy Your Free Web Hosting Credits

  • Upon completing the formalities, a $200 credit will be applied to your Digital Ocean account.
  • Utilize these credits to create droplets, manage databases, and explore other Digital Ocean services.
💡 Tip: If you’re going to intall WordPress to your Digital Ocean, here is the tutorial: CLICK HERE

Conclusion: The GitHub Student Developer Pack is an invaluable resource for student developers, offering a chance to explore and utilize Digital Ocean services at no extra cost. Following the simple steps outlined above, you can unlock $200 worth of credits, accelerating your learning and development journey in the cloud-hosting realm. Happy coding!


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