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How to Create a Solana Token: A Step-by-Step Guide

Updated September 21, 2026 7 min read

Quick answer

  • A Solana token is an SPL token: a mint account with a name, symbol, image, decimals and a total supply.
  • You need a Solana wallet (Phantom or Solflare), some SOL, and an image. No coding is required.
  • On CopyFrenzy the platform fee starts at 0.25 SOL, plus 0.1 SOL per optional add-on, plus network costs and the SOL you put into the liquidity pool.
  • Add liquidity right away, or nobody can trade your token.

What you are actually creating

On Solana, a token is created with the SPL Token standard. Creating one means making a mint account: the on-chain record that defines your token. It stores the total supply, the number of decimals, and who is allowed to change it. Everyone who holds your token has their own token account that records how much they own.

The name, symbol and image you see in a wallet are stored separately as metadata, using the Metaplex Token Metadata program. The metadata points to a small JSON file and an image, usually stored on IPFS so they stay available without a central server.

What you need before you start

  • A Solana wallet such as Phantom or Solflare, with the browser extension or app installed.
  • Some SOL to cover fees and to seed liquidity (see the cost breakdown).
  • Your token image, ideally a square PNG or JPG. Keep it small; wallets show it at a tiny size.
  • A name, a ticker and a one-line description. Tickers are short, usually 3 to 6 letters.

How to create a Solana token, step by step

  1. Open the token creator at copyfrenzy.com/create and connect your wallet.
  2. Upload your image. It is pinned to IPFS along with your token details so wallets and explorers can display it.
  3. Enter the name, ticker and description. These are what people see in their wallet and on charts.
  4. Choose decimals and total supply. Nine decimals is the usual choice, the same as SOL. The supply is the total number of tokens that will ever exist, unless you keep the mint authority.
  5. Decide on optional add-ons. You can set a creator name, add social links, and revoke authorities (see the next section).
  6. Enter how much SOL to pair with your supply. This seeds your liquidity pool and sets the starting price. Learn how in our liquidity pool guide.
  7. Approve the wallet prompts. You sign one transaction to create the token, one for the platform fee, and one to create the pool. Your wallet shows what each one does before you approve.
  8. Save your mint address. It is the token's permanent ID. You will get links to Solscan and DexScreener, and you can find the token again on your Portfolio page.

The three authorities, in plain English

Every Solana token has three authorities. Whoever holds them can change things about the token, which is why buyers often check them before they trust a token.

  • Mint authority can create more tokens. If you keep it, you can inflate the supply. Revoking it fixes the supply forever.
  • Freeze authority can freeze a holder's account so they cannot move their tokens. Revoking it means nobody can be frozen.
  • Update authority can change the name, symbol and image. Revoking it makes the metadata permanent.
Revoking an authority is irreversible. Many creators revoke mint and freeze to build trust, but only revoke what you are sure you will never need.

What happens after you launch

As soon as the transactions confirm, your token exists on-chain and the full supply sits in your wallet, with the liquidity you chose moved into the pool. You can look up the token by its mint address on Solscan. A new pool can take a few minutes before charts on DexScreener pick it up, so do not worry if it is not there instantly.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Skipping liquidity. A token with no pool cannot be traded or charted.
  • Adding almost no liquidity. A very thin pool means tiny trades swing the price wildly.
  • Keeping authorities you do not need. Buyers read this as a risk. Revoke what you can.
  • Using a huge, unclear image or a misleading name. Keep it simple and honest.
  • Sharing the wrong address. Always share the mint address of your token, not your wallet address.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to know how to code to create a Solana token?
No. A token creator like CopyFrenzy builds and sends the transactions for you. You fill in a form, connect your own wallet, and approve each transaction yourself.
Is this a real token or a test token?
It is a real SPL token on Solana mainnet, visible on explorers like Solscan and in wallets such as Phantom and Solflare. It exists on-chain as soon as the transaction confirms.
Who owns the token and the supply?
You do. The full supply is minted to your wallet and you keep control through your own keys. CopyFrenzy never holds your funds or your tokens.
Can I change my token's name or image later?
Only if you kept the update authority. If you revoke it, the metadata (name, symbol, image) becomes permanent. Revoking is irreversible, so decide before you launch.
How long does it take?
Usually a couple of minutes: a few wallet approvals, each confirming within seconds. A new pool can take a few more minutes to show up on DexScreener.
Why does my token need liquidity?
Without a liquidity pool nobody can buy or sell it, and it will not appear on price charts. That is why the creation flow seeds a pool right after minting.

Ready to try it? Create a real SPL token and its Raydium pool in one flow.

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This guide is general information, not financial, legal or tax advice. Creating and trading tokens carries real risk, and the rules that apply to you depend on where you live. You are responsible for your own decisions and for complying with the laws that apply to you.