Create a Solana Token With Metadata
Name, symbol, description, logo, and links written into a Metaplex metadata account in the same transaction as the mint — so your token does not show up as an unknown token.
Non-custodial · One signature · Metaplex metadata + IPFS · Deployed on mainnet
What metadata actually is
A Solana mint on its own holds supply and decimals — no name, no symbol, no image. Metaplex Token Metadata is a separate account tied to the mint that carries those human-readable fields, and a URI pointing at a JSON file with the logo and links.
That is why manually created mints so often appear as unknown tokens: the mint succeeded and the metadata step was skipped.
- On-chain MetadataV3 account with name, symbol, and URI
- JSON metadata with description, image, and social links
- Image and JSON pinned to IPFS via Pinata
- Optional update authority revocation to freeze the branding
Token-2022 metadata
Token-2022 also supports metadata, alongside extensions such as transfer fees and transfer hooks. If you need those, use the Token-2022 creator instead — the branding fields work the same way.
Where to go next
Create the token with metadata included at the Solana token creator, or read the full guide first.
Getting metadata right
Step 1. Prepare a square logo
PNG or JPG. It is compressed in the browser and pinned to IPFS.
Step 2. Write the name, symbol, and description
These are written into the on-chain metadata account, not just your website.
Step 3. Add website and social links
Website, X, Telegram, and Discord go into the metadata JSON.
Step 4. Create the token
One signature deploys the mint, the supply, and the MetadataV3 account together.
Step 5. Verify in a wallet and explorer
Check Phantom and Solscan; indexers may take a short time to pick up the new mint.
Start your token here
Type a name and ticker — we'll carry them straight into the creator. No wallet needed yet.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my token show as an unknown token?
Because it has no Metaplex metadata account, or the metadata points at an image that cannot be fetched. Metadata is what wallets and explorers read for name, symbol, and logo.
Is metadata added in the same transaction?
Yes. The mint, the initial supply, and the MetadataV3 account are created in one atomic transaction.
Where is my logo stored?
The image and the JSON are pinned to IPFS via Pinata, so they do not depend on a single web server staying online.
Can I change the metadata later?
Only while update authority is still held. Once update authority is revoked, the name, symbol, and image are permanent.
How long until Phantom or DEX Screener shows it?
Wallets usually read the on-chain metadata quickly. Aggregators and charting sites index on their own schedules.
Keep reading
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.