User Guide
Quick Launch Your Token on POTLAUNCH
Get your token live in minutes with POTLAUNCH’s Quick Mint feature. This guide will walk you through the fastest way to create and launch your token on Solana.
Quick Mint is perfect for meme coins and simple token launches. If you need advanced features like custom tokenomics, vesting schedules, or bonding curves, check out the Advanced Launch Settings guide.
Overview
POTLAUNCH offers two token creation methods:
Quick Mint (Recommended)
- Launch Time: 2-5 minutes
- Best For: Meme coins, simple tokens, quick launches
- Features:
- Standard meme coin setup with proven defaults
- 1 billion token supply (6 decimals)
- All tokens mint directly to your wallet
- Skip complex tokenomics configuration
Custom Creation (Advanced)
- Launch Time: 10-20 minutes
- Best For: Projects requiring custom tokenomics
- Features:
- Complete tokenomics customization
- Token allocations and vesting schedules
- Bonding curve and fee configuration
- Advanced authority and security settings
This guide covers Quick Mint. For Custom Creation, see Advanced Launch Settings.
Getting Started
Connect Your Wallet
- Visit POTLAUNCH Create Page
- Click Connect Wallet button in the top right
- Select your Solana wallet (Phantom, Solflare, etc.)
- Approve the connection request
Make sure you have enough SOL in your wallet for:
- Token creation fees (~0.01-0.05 SOL)
- Transaction fees
- Initial liquidity (if applicable)
Choose Quick Mint
After connecting your wallet, you’ll see two options:
- Quick Mint (Recommended) - Simple, fast token creation
- Custom Creation (Advanced) - Full control over tokenomics
Click on the Quick Mint card to select it, then click Continue to Token Creation.
Fill in Token Information
Now you’ll enter your token’s basic details:
Token Information
Required Fields
Token Name
- Enter your token’s full name (e.g., “Dogecoin”, “Pepe Token”)
- This is how your token will appear everywhere
- Can be any length, but keep it memorable
Example: My Awesome Token
Token Symbol
- Enter a 1-5 character ticker symbol (e.g., “DOGE”, “PEPE”)
- Automatically converts to uppercase
- Maximum 5 characters
Example: MAT
Token Logo
Upload your token’s logo image:
- Click the Token Logo upload area
- Select an image file (JPG, PNG, GIF)
- Recommended size: 512x512 pixels
- Wait for upload to complete
Use a square image with transparent background for best results. Your logo will be displayed on token listings, trading interfaces, and wallets.
Banner Image
Upload a banner for your token page:
- Click the Banner Image upload area
- Select an image file (JPG, PNG, GIF)
- Recommended size: 1500x500 pixels
- Wait for upload to complete
Optional Fields (Recommended)
Description
- Describe your token’s purpose or use case
- Help potential investors understand your project
- Can include emojis and formatting
Example:
The ultimate meme token for the community! 🚀
Join us on our mission to the moon.Tags
Categorize your token for better discoverability:
- Click Add Tags button
- Select relevant categories:
- Meme
- DeFi
- NFT
- Gaming
- Community
- And more…
- Multiple tags can be selected
- Click Confirm when done
Social Links
Add your project’s social media (automatically formatted):
Website
- Enter your domain:
yourwebsite.com - System adds
https://automatically
X/Twitter
- Enter your username:
yourusername - System adds
x.com/prefix automatically
Telegram
- Enter your channel:
yourchannel - System adds
t.me/prefix automatically
Quick Mint Defaults
When you use Quick Mint, these settings are automatically configured:
Token Supply
- Total Supply: 1,000,000,000 tokens (1 billion)
- Decimals: 6 (standard for Solana tokens)
- Quote Token: SOL (wrapped SOL)
Token Distribution
- 100% to Creator: All tokens mint directly to your connected wallet
- No Vesting: All tokens immediately available
- No Locks: Full control from day one
Token Standard
- Type: SPL Token (Solana Program Library)
- Network: Solana Mainnet
- Authority: Creator wallet (you)
Fees
- Creation Fee: Standard POTLAUNCH creation fee
- No Trading Fees: Simple token, no bonding curve fees
- No Vesting Fees: No vesting configured
Review and Deploy
Review Your Token Details
Before deploying, review all information:
Token Information:
- ✅ Token Name is correct
- ✅ Token Symbol is correct (max 5 chars)
- ✅ Logo image uploaded and looks good
- ✅ Banner image uploaded and looks good
- ✅ Description is clear (if added)
- ✅ Tags are relevant (if added)
- ✅ Social links are correct (if added)
Token Settings:
- ✅ Supply: 1 billion tokens
- ✅ Decimals: 6
- ✅ All tokens to your wallet
- ✅ Quote Token: SOL
Deploy Your Token
- Click the Deploy Token button
- Review the transaction details in your wallet
- Confirm you have enough SOL for fees
- Approve the transaction
- Wait for blockchain confirmation (usually 5-30 seconds)
Congratulations! Your token is now live on Solana. You’ll receive a confirmation with your token’s mint address.
After Deployment
Once your token is deployed:
- Token Address - Copy and save your token’s mint address
- View Token - Click to see your token page on POTLAUNCH
- Share Link - Share your token page with your community
- Add to Wallet - Import token to your wallet using the mint address
Managing Your Token
View Your Tokens
Visit your token dashboard:
- My Tokens: https://potlaunch.com/token/me
- See all tokens you’ve created
- Monitor holder count
- Track total supply
Token Page
Your token has a dedicated page showing:
- Token name, symbol, and logo
- Description and social links
- Total supply and holders
- Trading interface (if applicable)
- Holder distribution
Share Your Token
Get the word out about your token:
-
Copy Token Link
- Format:
https://potlaunch.com/token/[YOUR_MINT_ADDRESS] - Share on social media
- Format:
-
Share Mint Address
- Let people add to their wallets
- Format:
[YOUR_MINT_ADDRESS]
-
Promote on Socials
- Post on X/Twitter with your social links
- Share in Telegram communities
- Engage with your community
Adding Liquidity (Optional)
After creating your token, you may want to add liquidity to enable trading:
Why Add Liquidity?
- Enables others to buy/sell your token
- Creates price discovery
- Increases token utility
- Builds trust with holders
How to Add Liquidity
Choose a DEX
Popular Solana DEXes:
- Raydium - Most popular, high liquidity
- Orca - User-friendly interface
- Meteora - Dynamic liquidity pools
Prepare Your Tokens
Make sure you have:
- Your minted tokens in your wallet
- SOL for liquidity pairing
- Extra SOL for transaction fees
Create Liquidity Pool
- Go to your chosen DEX
- Find “Create Pool” or “Add Liquidity”
- Select your token and SOL
- Set initial price ratio
- Add liquidity amounts
- Confirm transaction
Important: When creating a liquidity pool:
- Start with reasonable liquidity (don’t put all tokens)
- Set a fair initial price
- Consider locking LP tokens to build trust
- Understand impermanent loss risks
Trading Your Token
Buying Tokens
Anyone can buy your token if liquidity exists:
- Go to the token page on POTLAUNCH or a DEX
- Click Buy or Swap
- Enter amount to purchase
- Review price and slippage
- Approve transaction
- Tokens arrive in wallet
Selling Tokens
Token holders can sell:
- Navigate to trading interface
- Click Sell
- Enter amount to sell
- Review price (may include slippage)
- Approve transaction
- SOL arrives in wallet
Understanding Slippage
- Slippage = Difference between expected and actual price
- Higher slippage = Less liquidity or larger trade
- Recommended: Start with 1-5% slippage
- Adjust if transaction fails
Best Practices
Before Launch
-
Complete All Fields
- Fill in description and tags
- Add all social links
- Use high-quality images
-
Prepare Marketing
- Build community before launch
- Create social media accounts
- Plan announcement posts
-
Have a Plan
- Decide on liquidity strategy
- Plan token distribution
- Prepare for community questions
After Launch
-
Add Liquidity Quickly
- Don’t delay enabling trading
- Start with reasonable amounts
- Consider LP token locking
-
Engage Community
- Respond to questions
- Provide regular updates
- Build trust through transparency
-
Promote Responsibly
- Don’t make price promises
- Focus on community building
- Be honest about utility and goals
Long-term Success
-
Deliver Value
- If promised utility, build it
- Keep community engaged
- Regular communication
-
Build Trust
- Transparent operations
- Responsive to community
- Honest about challenges
-
Grow Organically
- Quality over quantity
- Sustainable growth
- Long-term thinking
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Upload Failed
- File too large (max 5MB)
- Unsupported format (use JPG, PNG, GIF)
- Poor internet connection
- Solution: Compress image, check format, retry upload
Transaction Failed
- Insufficient SOL for fees
- Wallet not connected
- Network congestion
- Solution: Add SOL, reconnect wallet, increase fee, retry
Token Not Showing
- Blockchain confirmation pending
- Wallet cache issue
- Need to manually import
- Solution: Wait 1-2 minutes, refresh, import via mint address
Can’t Add Liquidity
- Don’t have tokens in wallet
- Insufficient SOL
- Wrong DEX network
- Solution: Verify token balance, add SOL, check network
Getting Help
Need assistance?
- Documentation: Check this guide and FAQ
- Discord: Join POTLAUNCH Discord
- Support: Email support@potlaunch.com
- X/Twitter: Follow @potlaunch
Security Tips
Wallet Security
-
Never Share Seed Phrase
- Keep it private and secure
- Write it down offline
- Never screenshot or type online
-
Use Hardware Wallet
- For large amounts
- Maximum security
- Ledger or similar
-
Verify Transactions
- Always review before signing
- Check addresses carefully
- Confirm amounts
Project Security
-
Use Official Links
- Verify POTLAUNCH domain
- Don’t click suspicious links
- Bookmark official site
-
Beware of Scams
- No one will DM you first for “support”
- Don’t share wallet credentials
- Verify before connecting wallet
-
Smart Contract Risks
- Understand token creation risks
- Start with small amounts for testing
- Research before investing heavily
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to create a token?
Quick Mint costs approximately:
- Creation Fee: 0.01-0.05 SOL (varies)
- Transaction Fees: ~0.001 SOL
- Total: Usually less than 0.1 SOL
Can I change token details after creation?
With Quick Mint:
- Can Change: Social links, description (off-chain metadata)
- Cannot Change: Token name, symbol, supply, decimals (on-chain)
- Recommendation: Double-check everything before deploying
Do all tokens go to my wallet?
Yes! With Quick Mint:
- 100% of supply mints to your connected wallet
- No vesting or locks
- Immediate full control
- You decide distribution
How do I enable trading?
To enable trading:
- Create liquidity pool on a DEX
- Pair your token with SOL
- Set initial price
- Add liquidity
- Others can now trade
What happens if I lose my wallet?
If you lose access to your wallet:
- You lose control of your tokens
- Cannot update token authority
- Tokens in wallet are inaccessible
- Prevention: Backup seed phrase securely
Can I use Quick Mint for serious projects?
Quick Mint is great for:
- Meme coins
- Community tokens
- Simple utility tokens
- Experimental projects
Consider Custom Creation for:
- Projects with investors
- Complex tokenomics needed
- Vesting schedules required
- Bonding curve mechanisms
Next Steps
Learn More
- Advanced Features: Advanced Launch Settings
- Developer Docs: POTLAUNCH SDK
- Tokenomics: Understanding Bonding Curves
Get Involved
- Join Discord: POTLAUNCH Community
- Follow on X: @potlaunch
- Explore Tokens: Token Launchpad
Upgrade to Custom
Ready for advanced features?
- Custom tokenomics
- Vesting schedules
- Bonding curves
- Fee configuration
- Authority controls
Check out Advanced Launch Settings to learn more.
Ready to launch? Visit potlaunch.com/create and select Quick Mint to get started in minutes!
Remember: Token creation is just the beginning. Success requires community building, transparent communication, and delivering on your promises. Good luck with your token launch on POTLAUNCH!