How to Create a Solana Token with Phantom Wallet — Step-by-Step (2026)

To create a Solana token with Phantom wallet, go to SolTokenCreator.io, click Connect Wallet, select Phantom, and approve the connection. Then fill in your token details (name, symbol, supply, logo) and click Create Token. Phantom prompts you to approve a 0.1 SOL transaction, and your token is live on Solana within seconds.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:

1. Phantom wallet installed — Download from phantom.app (browser extension or mobile app)
2. SOL in your wallet — At least 0.15 SOL (0.1 SOL creation fee + gas)
3. Your token details ready — Name, symbol, and a square logo image (256x256px minimum)

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Step 1: Open SolTokenCreator.io

Navigate to SolTokenCreator.io/spl-token-creator in the same browser where Phantom is installed.

Step 2: Connect Phantom Wallet

1. Click the Connect Wallet button
2. A wallet selection popup appears
3. Click Phantom
4. Phantom opens and asks you to approve the connection
5. Click Connect in the Phantom popup

You should see your wallet address displayed on the page, confirming the connection.

Step 3: Configure Your Token

Fill in the token creation form:

Name — Your token's full display name (e.g., "My Awesome Token"). This is what appears in wallets and explorers.

Symbol — 3-5 character ticker symbol (e.g., "MAT"). Keep it short and memorable.

Supply — Total number of tokens to create:

• 1,000,000,000 (1 billion) — Standard for meme coins
• 100,000,000 (100 million) — Good for utility tokens
• 10,000,000 (10 million) — Smaller, premium feel

Decimals — How divisible your token is. Default is 9 (matching SOL). Keep this unless you have a specific reason to change it.

Description — Brief description of your token's purpose.

Logo — Upload a square image (PNG or JPG, at least 256x256px). This is what wallets and DEXs display.

Step 4: Authority Settings

Mint Authority — Controls who can create new tokens:

• Keep: If you want to mint more tokens later (staking rewards, etc.)
• Revoke: If you want to permanently fix the supply (builds trust)

Freeze Authority — Controls who can freeze token accounts:

• Revoke recommended for most projects (required for Raydium pools)

Step 5: Create Token

1. Click Create Token
2. Phantom opens a transaction approval popup
3. Review the transaction details (should show ~0.1 SOL)
4. Click Approve in Phantom
5. Wait a few seconds for the transaction to confirm

Your token is now live on Solana.

Step 6: Find Your Token

After creation, you will see your token's mint address. Save this — it is your token's unique identifier.

View in Phantom:

1. Open Phantom
2. Your new token should appear in your token list
3. If not, tap the search icon and paste the mint address

View on Solscan:

1. Go to solscan.io
2. Paste your mint address in the search bar
3. View your token's details, supply, and metadata

Phantom Wallet Tips

Mobile vs Desktop

Both Phantom mobile and the browser extension work with SolTokenCreator.io. The desktop browser extension is slightly easier for first-time users.

Transaction Approval

When Phantom asks you to approve, always check:

• The SOL amount matches expectations (0.1 SOL for creation)
• You are on the correct website (soltokencreator.io)
• The transaction type makes sense

Network Settings

Make sure Phantom is set to Mainnet-Beta for real token creation, or Devnet for free testing.

Check in Phantom: Settings > Developer Settings > Solana Network

After Creating Your Token

Next Steps

1. Revoke authorities (0.1 SOL each) — Builds trust
2. Create a liquidity pool (~0.3 SOL + liquidity) — Enables trading
3. Burn LP tokens (~0.05 SOL) — Locks liquidity permanently
4. Claim DexScreener page — Add branding

Verify Your Token

Check your token on these platforms:

• Solscan.io — Blockchain explorer
• RugCheck.xyz — Security analysis
• DexScreener — After creating a liquidity pool

Troubleshooting

Phantom not connecting:

• Refresh the page and try again
• Make sure Phantom is unlocked
• Check you are on soltokencreator.io (not a phishing site)
• Try disabling other wallet extensions temporarily

Transaction failed:

• Check your SOL balance (need at least 0.15 SOL)
• Ensure you are on mainnet (not devnet)
• Wait a moment and try again (network may be congested)
• See our creation troubleshooting guide

Token not showing in Phantom:

• Tap the search icon in your token list
• Paste your token's mint address
• See our wallet display guide

Other Supported Wallets

While this guide focuses on Phantom, SolTokenCreator.io also works with:

• Solflare — Another popular Solana wallet
• Backpack — xNFT-native wallet
• Any wallet compatible with the Solana Wallet Adapter

Related Guides

• SPL Token Creator — Create your token
• Free Token Creator (Devnet) — Practice for free
• Token Creation for Beginners — Complete beginner guide
• Create Token and List on DEX — Full launch walkthrough
• Token Not Showing in Wallet — Fix display issues
• Token Creation Failed — Fix errors