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title: DigitalOcean Node Template Configuration
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Account access information is stored as a cloud credential. Cloud credentials are stored as Kubernetes secrets. Multiple node templates can use the same cloud credential. You can use an existing cloud credential or create a new one.

### Droplet Options

The **Droplet Options** provision your cluster's geographical region and specifications.

### Docker Daemon

The [Docker daemon](https://docs.docker.com/engine/docker-overview/#the-docker-daemon) configuration options include:

- **Labels:** For information on labels, refer to the [Docker object label documentation.](https://docs.docker.com/config/labels-custom-metadata/)
- **Docker Engine Install URL:** Determines what Docker version will be installed on the instance.
- **Registry mirrors:** Docker Registry mirror to be used by the Docker daemon
- **Other advanced options:** Refer to the [Docker daemon option reference](https://docs.docker.com/engine/reference/commandline/dockerd/)

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### Access Token

The **Access Token** stores your DigitalOcean Personal Access Token. Refer to [DigitalOcean Instructions: How To Generate a Personal Access Token](https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-use-the-digitalocean-api-v2#how-to-generate-a-personal-access-token).

### Droplet Options

The **Droplet Options** provision your cluster's geographical region and specifications.

### Docker Daemon

The [Docker daemon](https://docs.docker.com/engine/docker-overview/#the-docker-daemon) configuration options include:

- **Labels:** For information on labels, refer to the [Docker object label documentation.](https://docs.docker.com/config/labels-custom-metadata/)
- **Docker Engine Install URL:** Determines what Docker version will be installed on the instance.
- **Registry mirrors:** Docker Registry mirror to be used by the Docker daemon
- **Other advanced options:** Refer to the [Docker daemon option reference](https://docs.docker.com/engine/reference/commandline/dockerd/)

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