Create Solana Token in 2026
The current, accurate version of the process: what gets deployed on-chain, what it costs, which token standard to pick, and what happens after the mint confirms.
Non-custodial · One signature · Metaplex metadata + IPFS · Deployed on mainnet
What you actually deploy
Creating a Solana token means creating a mint account, minting the initial supply to your wallet's associated token account, and attaching a Metaplex MetadataV3 account so wallets and explorers can show your name, symbol, and logo.
All of that happens in one atomic transaction signed by your wallet. Your keys never leave the wallet, and the mint is owned by your address from the moment it exists.
- Mint account with your chosen decimals and supply
- Initial supply minted to your wallet
- Metaplex metadata with logo and JSON pinned to IPFS
- Optional mint and freeze authority revocation
- Optional vanity mint address
Costs in 2026
The platform fee is 0.18 SOL. On top of that Solana charges rent for the accounts your token needs and a small network fee per transaction. Later actions have their own fees: liquidity pool creation is 0.1 SOL, liquidity management and LP burning are 0.09 SOL, and authority revocation is 0.08 SOL.
Where to go next
Ready to deploy, start at the Solana token creator. Need extensions, use the Token-2022 creator. For the long-form walkthrough, read the full guide to creating a Solana token.
Creating a Solana token, step by step
Step 1. Pick SPL or Token-2022
SPL covers most launches. Token-2022 adds transfer fees, transfer hooks, and other extensions.
Step 2. Set supply and decimals
Nine decimals is the common Solana convention. Supply and decimals cannot be changed after mint authority is revoked.
Step 3. Add branding
Name, symbol, description, logo, and social links are written into Metaplex metadata and pinned to IPFS.
Step 4. Connect a wallet
Phantom, Solflare, or Backpack. The transaction is built in your browser and signed by your wallet.
Step 5. Simulate, then sign
The transaction is simulated first, then one signature deploys the mint, supply, and metadata.
Step 6. Decide on authorities and liquidity
Revoke mint and freeze authority if that fits your project, then create a pool if the token should trade.
Start your token here
Type a name and ticker — we'll carry them straight into the creator. No wallet needed yet.
Frequently asked questions
What does it cost to create a Solana token in 2026?
A 0.18 SOL platform fee plus Solana's own costs: mint rent, the associated token account, the metadata account, and the network transaction fee. The exact total is shown before you sign.
Has the process changed recently?
The core mechanics are the same: a mint account, a token account, and a Metaplex metadata account. Token-2022 extensions are the main newer option.
Do I need coding skills?
No. The browser flow replaces the Solana CLI, Rust, and manual keypair files.
Should I choose SPL or Token-2022?
Choose SPL unless you specifically need an extension such as a transfer fee or transfer hook. Some venues support Token-2022 differently.
Is my token tradable right away?
Not automatically. A token becomes tradable once a liquidity pool exists pairing it with SOL or another asset.
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Ready to create your token?
Connect your wallet, fill the form, sign once. Your token is live on mainnet with on-chain metadata, a real logo, and optional authority revokes.