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Wittner's avatar

Forge setup problems connecting with DigitalOcean

Getting the following error when I try to commission a new server on DigitalOcean.

"The server provider was unable to create your server. Either try contacting your server provider for more details or add a new server provider credential in your account profile."

I have tried under my own account and admin account without result. The error message doesn't provide an useful information. I'd appreciate some help if anyone knows what this is about. I'm trying to get started with Laravel for my new PHP project and I want to get my hosting set up with Forge in advance.

cheers,

Wittner

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sherwinmdev's avatar

have you tried to add a new server provider credential in your account profile

i checked my settings in both forge and DO and i have keys in both places. it's been a few months since i set it up so i don't quite remember the details on how i did it.

ejdelmonico's avatar

This means there is a problem with Forge accessing your Digital Ocean account. Your Service Providers should look like this

https://cl.ly/iP98

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