You found AS14061 behind an IP and want to know whose network it is. AS14061 is operated by DigitalOcean, a developer-focused cloud host. This page explains what the ASN is, what runs on it, and how to treat its traffic.
What is AS14061?
AS14061 is the Autonomous System Number operated by DigitalOcean, a US cloud provider that rents virtual servers (droplets) to developers. Any route from AS14061 belongs to DigitalOcean's address space. For the concept, see what an ASN is.
- ASN: AS14061
- Operator: DigitalOcean, LLC
- Type: Hosting / cloud
- Registry: ARIN (North America)
Who is DigitalOcean?
DigitalOcean is a cloud platform built around simple, affordable virtual machines, popular with individual developers and startups. That accessibility means the network runs a lot of legitimate small apps and side projects, alongside the scrapers, bots, and VPN nodes that cheap, quick-to-spin-up servers attract.
Why you see AS14061 in your logs
As a hosting network, AS14061 sends server-originated traffic: API clients, monitoring, crawlers, and automated abuse. A signup or login from a DigitalOcean droplet warrants more scrutiny than one from a home ISP.
Should you block AS14061?
Not as a blanket rule. Legitimate apps run on DigitalOcean, so weight AS14061 as a higher-risk hosting ASN and combine it with other signals rather than blocking outright. Reserve a full block for surfaces where server traffic is never legitimate.
How to check an IP against AS14061
Look up the IP's ASN with Abstract's free ASN Lookup tool to confirm the operator, or use the IP Intelligence API to get the ASN plus is_hosting, is_vpn, and is_proxy flags in one request. It is the data behind bot detection and free trial abuse defenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AS14061?
AS14061 is the Autonomous System Number operated by DigitalOcean, a developer-focused cloud hosting provider.
Why is AS14061 in my logs?
DigitalOcean is a hosting provider, so AS14061 traffic comes from servers, including legitimate apps as well as bots and scrapers on cheap droplets.
Should I block AS14061?
Not wholesale. Treat it as a higher-risk hosting ASN and score it with other signals rather than blanket-blocking legitimate services.
Is DigitalOcean used for VPNs?
Yes, among other things. Its cheap droplets are commonly used to run self-hosted VPNs and proxies, so a share of AS14061 traffic is VPN or proxy traffic.
How do I check if an IP is DigitalOcean?
Enter it into Abstract's ASN Lookup tool or call the IP Intelligence API to see whether the ASN is AS14061.
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