Solana SPL Token: What It Is and How to Create One
SPL is Solana's token standard — the equivalent of ERC-20 on Ethereum. Almost every fungible token on Solana, from stablecoins to memecoins, is an SPL token.
Non-custodial · One signature · Metaplex metadata + IPFS · Deployed on mainnet
How an SPL token works
An SPL token is defined by a mint account that stores supply, decimals and authorities. Balances live in separate token accounts, one per wallet per token — see what a Solana token account is.
- Mint authority: can create more supply
- Freeze authority: can freeze holders' accounts
- Decimals: how divisible the token is (commonly 6 or 9)
- Metadata: name, symbol and logo, usually via Metaplex
SPL vs Token-2022
Token-2022 is a newer token program with extensions such as transfer fees and on-mint metadata. Use the standard SPL creator or the Token-2022 creator.
Step-by-step
Step 1. Connect a wallet
Phantom, Solflare or Backpack.
Step 2. Set supply and decimals
Choose total supply and divisibility.
Step 3. Add metadata
Name, symbol, logo and description.
Step 4. Sign
One transaction creates the mint and metadata.
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 is an SPL token?
A fungible token on Solana created with the SPL Token Program, Solana's standard token format.
Is SOL an SPL token?
No. SOL is Solana's native currency. Wrapped SOL (wSOL) is its SPL version.
How do I create an SPL token?
Use a no-code creator such as SolanaForge, or the spl-token CLI if you prefer the command line.
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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.