How to Add a Logo to Your Solana Token
Wallets show a placeholder when a token has no metadata. Attach the name, symbol, description, and logo at creation so your token looks finished from the first block.
Non-custodial · One signature · Metaplex metadata + IPFS · Deployed on mainnet
Why tokens show up as unknown
A bare SPL mint has no name, symbol, or image. Wallets and explorers read that information from a metadata account pointing at a JSON file with your logo. If the metadata was never created, the token renders as an unknown placeholder with a truncated address.
SolanaForge creates the metadata account in the same transaction as the mint, so the name, symbol, and logo are attached from the first block.
- Metadata is a separate on-chain account, not part of the mint itself
- The logo is an image referenced by the metadata JSON
- Created together with the mint in one signature
- Explorers and wallets read the same source
Logo requirements that actually matter
Use a square image — 512x512 PNG is a safe default — with a transparent or solid background and a design that stays readable at 32 pixels. Avoid thin text; at wallet size it turns into a smudge. Keep the file small so uploads are quick and images load reliably in lists.
Need one? The favicon and icon generator produces correctly sized square images you can reuse for the token logo and your site icon.
Also fill in description and socials
Description, website, X, and Telegram links travel with the metadata and are what someone sees when they look your token up before trading. An empty profile is one of the most common reasons people skip a token.
After deployment, check the mint on an explorer, then get listed on DEX trackers once liquidity exists.
Step-by-step
Step 1. Prepare a square logo
512x512 PNG, readable at small sizes.
Step 2. Open the creator
Go to the Solana token creator.
Step 3. Upload the image
The logo is stored and referenced by your metadata.
Step 4. Fill description and socials
Website, X, and Telegram travel with the token.
Step 5. Sign once
Mint and metadata are created in the same transaction.
Start your token here
Type a name and ticker — we'll carry them straight into the creator. No wallet needed yet.
Choose your blockchain
| Chain | Platform fee | Process | Best for | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solana (SPL) | 0.18 SOL | ~1-2s network confirmation | Low network fees | Create → |
| Solana Token-2022 | 0.18 SOL | ~1-2s network confirmation | Transfer fees, extensions | Create → |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20) | 0.018 BNB | ~3s network confirmation | EVM tooling, PancakeSwap | Create → |
| TON (Jetton) | 4 TON | ~5s network confirmation | Telegram-native audiences | Create → |
Frequently asked questions
Why does my token show no image?
Its metadata account is missing or points at an image that cannot be loaded.
What size should the logo be?
A square image such as 512x512 PNG works well across wallets and explorers.
Can I change the logo later?
Only while the metadata update authority still belongs to your wallet.
How long before wallets show it?
Metadata is on-chain immediately, but individual apps cache images and may refresh on their own schedule.
Do I need a separate hosting service?
No. The logo is uploaded and referenced as part of the creation flow.
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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.