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A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Backup" from DigitalOcean.

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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Create Branch" in GitLab.

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Frequently Asked Questions about DigitalOcean + GitLab integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with DigitalOcean and GitLab

How do I connect DigitalOcean to GitLab?

To connect DigitalOcean to GitLab, go to the Integrations or Applications section of your project in GitLab and select DigitalOcean as the provider. You'll need to enter your DigitalOcean API key to authenticate and authorize access.

What triggers are available when integrating DigitalOcean with GitLab?

We support a variety of triggers, including new issue creation in GitLab, status changes in pipeline jobs, or specific branch updates. When these events occur, they can trigger actions such as deploying a droplet on DigitalOcean.

Can I automate deployments from GitLab to DigitalOcean?

Yes, you can automate deployments by setting a pipeline in GitLab CI/CD that triggers actions on DigitalOcean. For example, a successful build in GitLab can automatically deploy changes to your applications running on a Droplet or Container.

How do we handle authentication for the integration?

Authentication is managed through an API token from DigitalOcean which you must provide when setting up the integration in GitLab. This ensures secure and authorized interactions between both services.

What actions can be triggered on DigitalOcean through this integration?

Possible actions include creating or destroying Droplets, scaling resources up or down, updating DNS records, and more depending on the specific needs following events triggered from GitLab.

Are there pre-built templates for common workflows between these platforms?

While we do not offer pre-built templates ourselves directly within our tool for this integration, both DigitalOcean and GitLab communities may have shared scripts and best practices available online that can be adapted for use.

Is it possible to get notified of deployment status changes in my GitLab repository?

Yes, setting up notifications is possible by configuring webhook events that alert you through email or other communication tools whenever there's a change in deployment status related to your integrations with DigitalOcean.

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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

triggers, actions, or triggers and actions

- Droplet
  Required
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Droplet
  Required
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Name
  Required
- Public key
  Required
Action
Write
- SSH Key
- Size
  Required
- Region
  Required
- Image
  Required
- Name
  Required
- Enable Backups?
- Enable IPv6?
- Enable Private Networking?
Action
Write
- Droplet
  Required
- Action
  Required
Action
Write
- Project
  Required
- Branch or Tag
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Project
  Required
- Event
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Project
  Required
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Project
  Required
- Event
- Job Name
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Project
  Required
- Event
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Project
  Required
- Name
  Required
- Reference Branch Name
Action
Write
- Project
  Required
- Title
  Required
- Description
- Labels
- Assignee Gitlab Username
Action
Write
- Project
  Required
- Title
  Required
- Description
- Source Branch
  Required
- Target Branch
Action
Write
- Project
  Required
- Merge Request
  Required
- Title
  Required
- Description
- Add Labels
- Remove Labels
- State
Action
Write
- Group
- Labels
- Scope
- State
- Order By
Action
Search
- Project
  Required
- Labels
- Scope
- State
- Order By
Action
Search

New Droplet
Triggers when a new Droplet is created.
Trigger
Polling
Try It
New SSH Key
Triggers when a new SSH key is added to your account.
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Name
  Required
- IP Address
  Required
Action
Write
- Droplet
  Required
- Shutdown?
- Power off?
Action
Write
- Project
  Required
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Project
  Required
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Project
  Required
- Event
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Project
  Required
- Event
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Project
  Required
- Filter Instructions
- Merge Request Author
- Merge Request Assignee
- Comment Author
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Group
- Project
  Required
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Project
  Required
- Commit Message
  Required
- Branch Name
  Required
- File Action
  Required
- File Path
  Required
- File Contents
  Required
Action
Write
- Project
  Required
- Issue
  Required
- Body
  Required
- Confidential
Action
Write
- Project
  Required
- Merge Request
  Required
- Body
  Required
- Confidential
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
  Required
Action
Write
- Scope
- State
- Order By
- Filter by Labels from a Group or Project?
Action
Search

About DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean is a cloud computing platform to quickly deploy virtual machines—with your custom code, or with a one-click app—manage storage, balance loads, and run it all from one place.

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