How to List Your Token on Raydium — Step-by-Step Solana DEX Listing Guide

To list your token on Raydium, create a liquidity pool using SolTokenCreator.io/create-liquidity-pool. Choose CPMM (simpler, cheaper) or AMM V4 (requires OpenBook Market ID), deposit your tokens paired with SOL, and your token is instantly tradeable. No application, no approval process, no listing fees beyond pool creation costs.

What Does "Listing on Raydium" Mean?

Unlike centralized exchanges (Binance, Coinbase) where you apply for a listing and wait for approval, Raydium is a decentralized exchange. "Listing" simply means creating a liquidity pool — once a pool exists for your token, anyone can trade it.

When your token has a Raydium pool:

• Users can buy and sell on Raydium directly
• Jupiter aggregates your pool automatically (your token appears on Jupiter)
• DexScreener and Birdeye detect and display your token
• Any Solana wallet can swap for your token

Prerequisites

Before listing on Raydium, you need:

1. A Solana token — Created via SolTokenCreator.io
2. SOL for liquidity — The amount you want as initial liquidity (minimum 1-2 SOL, recommended 5-50+ SOL)
3. Tokens in your wallet — The tokens you want to deposit into the pool
4. Authorities revoked (recommended) — Revoke mint and freeze authority before creating the pool

Option A: Create a CPMM Pool (Recommended)

CPMM (Constant Product Market Maker) pools are the simplest and cheapest way to list on Raydium.

Step 1: Go to Pool Creator

Navigate to SolTokenCreator.io/create-liquidity-pool and connect your wallet.

Step 2: Select CPMM

Choose the CPMM pool type. This does NOT require an OpenBook Market ID.

Step 3: Select Token Pair

Select your token and SOL as the pair. Paste your token's mint address if it does not appear in the dropdown.

Step 4: Set Initial Liquidity

Deposit your tokens and SOL. The ratio determines the initial price:

| You Deposit | Initial Price | |-------------|--------------| | 1,000,000 tokens + 1 SOL | 0.000001 SOL per token | | 1,000,000 tokens + 10 SOL | 0.00001 SOL per token | | 1,000,000 tokens + 100 SOL | 0.0001 SOL per token |

Step 5: Create Pool

Click Create and approve the transaction. Your CPMM pool is live immediately. Cost: approximately 0.3 SOL plus your deposited liquidity.

Step 6: Verify

Search your token on Raydium or Jupiter. It should appear within minutes.

Option B: Create an AMM V4 Pool

AMM V4 pools integrate with OpenBook's order book for additional trading features. This is the traditional Raydium pool type.

Step 1: Create OpenBook Market ID

AMM V4 requires a Market ID first. Create one at SolTokenCreator.io/create-market-id for 2.33 SOL.

Step 2: Go to Pool Creator

Navigate to SolTokenCreator.io/create-liquidity-pool and connect your wallet.

Step 3: Select AMM V4

Choose AMM V4 as the pool type and enter your Market ID.

Step 4: Set Liquidity

Deposit tokens and SOL, same as CPMM. The ratio sets the initial price.

Step 5: Create Pool

Approve the transaction. Your AMM V4 pool is live.

CPMM vs AMM V4 — Which to Choose?

| Feature | CPMM | AMM V4 | |---------|------|--------| | Market ID required | No | Yes (2.33 SOL) | | Creation cost | ~0.3 SOL | ~0.3 SOL + Market ID | | Token-2022 support | Yes | No | | Setup complexity | Simple | Requires Market ID first | | Trading features | Standard swaps | Order book integration | | Recommended for | Most projects | Advanced projects |

For most token launches, CPMM is the best choice. It is cheaper, simpler, and supports Token-2022 tokens.

Setting the Right Initial Price

Your initial token price is determined by the ratio of tokens to SOL in the pool. Think about:

Market cap target: If your token has 1 billion supply and you want a $10,000 initial market cap at $100/SOL:

• You need $10,000 worth of implied value
• That means 100 SOL worth of token value
• Deposit ratio: All tokens paired with enough SOL to hit that valuation

Practical approach: Most meme coin launches start with 5-20 SOL of liquidity paired with 80-100% of the token supply.

After Listing — What Happens Next

Jupiter Detection (Automatic)

Jupiter aggregates all Raydium pools. Your token becomes tradeable on Jupiter within minutes of pool creation — no separate listing needed.

DexScreener Detection (Automatic)

DexScreener indexes new Raydium pools within 5-15 minutes. Once detected, claim your token page on DexScreener to add logo and description.

Birdeye and Other Trackers

Most Solana analytics platforms automatically detect Raydium pools. Your token will appear on Birdeye, SolScan, and other platforms shortly after pool creation.

Securing Your Listing

After creating your pool, take these trust-building steps:

1. Burn LP tokens — Permanently locks liquidity, proving you cannot rug pull
2. Revoke authorities — If not already done, revoke mint and freeze authority
3. Verify on RugCheck — Check your token's trust score at rugcheck.xyz
4. Claim DexScreener page — Add logo, links, and description

How Much Liquidity to Add

The amount of initial liquidity affects trading experience:

| Liquidity | Slippage on $100 Buy | Best For | |-----------|---------------------|----------| | 1-2 SOL | Very high (50%+) | Testing only | | 5-10 SOL | High (10-20%) | Micro-cap launches | | 20-50 SOL | Moderate (2-5%) | Standard launches | | 100+ SOL | Low (under 1%) | Serious projects |

More liquidity means lower slippage and a better trading experience for buyers. Read our detailed guide on how much liquidity to add.

Common Issues

Pool creation fails: Check that you have enough SOL (at least 0.5 SOL beyond liquidity), the correct token is selected, and no pool already exists for this pair. See our LP creation troubleshooting guide.

Token not showing on Jupiter: Wait 5-10 minutes. Jupiter aggregates new pools automatically but indexing takes a few minutes.

Token not on DexScreener: Wait 15 minutes. If still not showing, verify the pool exists on Solscan. See token not on DexScreener troubleshooting.

Cost Summary

| Action | Cost | |--------|------| | CPMM pool creation | ~0.3 SOL | | AMM V4 Market ID | 2.33 SOL | | AMM V4 pool creation | ~0.3 SOL | | LP burn (optional) | ~0.05 SOL | | Total (CPMM path) | ~0.35 SOL + liquidity | | Total (AMM V4 path) | ~2.68 SOL + liquidity |

Related Guides

• Create a Solana Token — Create your token first
• How Much Liquidity to Add — Data-driven liquidity guide
• Burn LP Tokens — Lock liquidity permanently
• List on Jupiter — Jupiter aggregation details
• Token Launch Checklist — Complete launch guide
• DexScreener Guide — Claim your token page