Why is my DigitalOcean Spaces upload/download speed slow, and how can I optimize it?

[projectbroofficial]

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I’m using DigitalOcean Spaces to store files for my application, but I’m facing performance issues: Uploading files to Spaces is slower than expected.
Downloading or reading large files sometimes times out.
Even small files feel delayed when accessed frequently.
My server is working fine, so I suspect it’s related to how Spaces handles requests.
What are the common reasons behind slow performance with DigitalOcean Spaces, and what are the best ways to optimize upload/download speed or reduce timeouts?

[cadmostafijur]

To improve speed: u can use this Keep your Droplet and Space in the same region, Use multipart/parallel uploads for large files, Stream big downloads instead of loading them at once,
Enable the DigitalOcean CDN,Use pre-signed URLs to upload directly from the client
Once you match the region and switch to chunked uploads + CDN, upload and download speeds are much faster.

[gayathra45]

DigitalOcean Spaces slowness is typically caused by regional latency, rate limiting, or missing CDN configuration.​

Common Causes

• Server and Spaces bucket in different datacenters​
• Direct access without CDN triggers rate limits​
• Large files without multipart upload configuration​

Quick Fixes

• Enable Spaces CDN: Most important - dramatically improves speed and prevents rate limiting​
• Match regions: Place server and bucket in same datacenter​
• Increase timeouts: Adjust application timeout settings for large files​
• Use multipart uploads: For files over 100MB​

Enabling CDN is the #1 solution - it provides global fast access and eliminates most performance issues.