Solana Token Launch Checklist
The complete checklist for going from zero to a live, tradeable token on Solana. Every step uses CoinDevTools — no coding, no CLI, just your wallet.
The checklist
Set up a Solana wallet
Install Phantom, Solflare, or Backpack. Fund with at least 2.5 SOL if you leave the free revoke toggles on (covers creation, pool, and gas) — budget 2.8 SOL if you plan to use the standalone revoke tools on an existing token instead.
Create your SPL token
Solana Token Creator →Name, symbol, supply, decimals, image, and description. 0.3 SOL flat fee — leave the Revoke Mint, Revoke Freeze, and Metadata Lock toggles on (they default to on) and all three are bundled into this same transaction for free.
Confirm your authorities are locked
Revoke Mint Authority →If you left the toggles on (mint authority, freeze authority, and metadata) in the step above, everything is already locked at no extra cost — verify on Solscan and move on. Only use the standalone tools below (0.1 SOL each) if you turned a toggle off, or if you created your token somewhere else and it still has an active authority.
Create a Raydium CPMM pool
Raydium CPMM Pool →Pair your token with SOL to enable DEX trading. Sets the initial price.
Burn LP tokens
Burn & Earn →Permanently lock the liquidity. Proves you cannot rug pull.
Verify on Solscan
Check your token, authorities, pool, and LP burn on the block explorer.
Announce to your community
Share the mint address, pool link, and Solscan page. Post on Twitter/X and Discord.
Cost breakdown
Recommended path — leave the Revoke Mint, Revoke Freeze, and Metadata Lock toggles on at creation:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Token creation (includes Revoke Mint, Revoke Freeze, Metadata Lock — on by default) | 0.3 SOL |
| Raydium CPMM pool (CoinDevTools fee) | 1.85 SOL |
| Raydium CPMM pool (Raydium's own rent + pool-creation fee) | ~0.19 SOL |
| Burn LP tokens | Free (gas only) |
| Initial liquidity deposit | Your choice (SOL + tokens) |
| Recommended total (toggles left on) | 2.34 SOL + liquidity |
Fallback path — only if you turned a toggle off, or you're locking a token created elsewhere, using the standalone tools afterward:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Revoke mint authority (standalone tool, existing token) | 0.1 SOL |
| Revoke freeze authority (standalone tool, existing token) | 0.1 SOL |
| Make immutable (standalone tool, existing token) | 0.1 SOL |
| Total if all three are done separately instead | 2.6399999999999997 SOL + liquidity |
See full pricing details on the pricing page.
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FAQ
How much SOL do I need to launch a token?
If you leave the Revoke Mint, Revoke Freeze, and Metadata Lock toggles on during creation (the default), about 2.34 SOL covers token creation (0.3 SOL), the CoinDevTools pool fee (1.85 SOL for a Raydium CPMM pool), and Raydium's own separate pool-creation cost (~0.19 SOL in new-account rent and Raydium's own fixed fee, charged directly by Raydium, not CoinDevTools) — the toggles are bundled into the creation transaction at no extra charge. LP burning is free — gas only. If you turn a toggle off and later revoke that authority on an existing token with the standalone tools, add 0.1 SOL per authority (up to 2.6399999999999997 SOL total for all three). On top of either total, you need SOL for the initial liquidity deposit — the amount depends on your target price and market cap.
How long does the entire process take?
With everything prepared (name, symbol, image, supply decided), the entire process from wallet connection to live tradeable token takes about 15-20 minutes. Each on-chain transaction confirms in under 2 seconds on Solana.
Do I need to create an OpenBook market?
Not if you use the Raydium CPMM v2 pool (recommended). CPMM pools work without an OpenBook market. Only the legacy Raydium AmmV4 pools require an OpenBook market, which adds extra cost and complexity.
What order should I do the steps in?
Follow the checklist order: create token (toggles on, authorities already locked for free) → create pool → burn LP. You must create the token before anything else. If you turned a toggle off, revoke that authority via its standalone tool (0.1 SOL) before creating the pool — a token still holding an active authority looks untrustworthy the moment traders check it. Burn LP tokens last as the final trust signal.