How to Create a Coin on Pump.fun: Step-by-Step Guide

To create a coin on pump.fun, connect a Solana wallet (or sign in with email), open the Create page, enter a name, ticker, description and image, add optional social links, then sign the launch transaction. Pump.fun’s docs say creating a coin has no platform fee, but you still need SOL for network costs.

Published 15 October 2026

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What the official docs say

Pump.fun’s guide at pump.fun/docs/create-coin says anyone can launch a coin in under a minute, with no liquidity to seed, no presale and no team allocation, and that coins are immediately tradable on a bonding curve. The fee page lists creation at 0 SOL / 0 USDC. Our walkthrough follows that guide. Interfaces change, so compare with the live screens.

Think before you launch. Creating a coin does not create value. Most coins fail, and promoting a coin can raise legal and tax questions. This article explains the mechanics only. It is not advice to launch anything.

Step-by-step

Step 1: Connect a wallet

Open pump.fun and connect a Solana wallet, such as Phantom, Solflare or Backpack, or sign in with email via Privy so an embedded wallet is created. Set up the wallet safely first: Solana wallet setup guide.

Step 2: Open the Create page

Click Create in the app. Per the docs, you fill in these fields:

Name: the full name of the coin.
Symbol or ticker: short and in capitals, typically 3–6 characters according to the docs.
Description: a short blurb that shows on the coin page and in social previews.
Image: square; the docs suggest 512×512 PNG or JPG. The create page we viewed recommended a minimum of 1000×1000 pixels, so follow what the live form says.
Socials (optional): links to X, Telegram or a website.

The create page we viewed also showed optional toggles such as Mayhem mode, cash back (creator rewards go to traders) and pairing with USDC. Read each description before turning anything on. See Mayhem Mode explained.

Step 3: Check everything, because it is permanent

The docs say name, symbol and image are immutable, and the create page says coin data such as social links and banners can only be added at creation. Read your text twice, check spelling and make sure you have the right to use any image or brand. Pump.fun’s guide also tells creators to read the Terms and Conditions and Trademark Guidelines, and says coins that violate either may be removed.

Step 4: Sign the launch transaction

Approve the transaction in your wallet. The docs say there is no fee to create a coin and the coin is instantly live on the bonding curve. Read the wallet pop-up; if it asks for more than you expect, reject it.

Step 5: Trading begins on the curve

The first trade can happen immediately and price follows the curve: every buy moves it up and every sell moves it down. When the coin reaches the graduation threshold, liquidity migrates to PumpSwap automatically. Learn how in the bonding curve guide and graduation explained.

What does it cost?

Platform creation fee: 0 SOL / 0 USDC per the fee page.
Network fees: paid in SOL for the transaction itself.
Any initial purchase: optional, and its size is your choice. A pump.fun help article we found says a coin created without a first buy may appear as “offchain” until a purchase is made, and gave example network amounts; those figures are dated from 2025, so check current numbers in the app.
Trading fees: 1.25% total on the bonding curve, part of which goes to the creator. The fee page says the creator receives a portion of every trade’s fees.
Graduation fee: 0.015 SOL when a coin graduates.

Complete breakdown: pump.fun fees explained.

Responsibilities and risks for creators

Don’t mislead people

Making promises about future price, returns or “guaranteed” outcomes can be illegal in many places and will hurt buyers. Be clear about what the coin is, and disclose your own holdings.

Rules and eligibility

You must follow pump.fun’s terms and the law where you live. Creators who dump on followers will, rightly, be called out; see how buyers evaluate this in rug pull warning signs.

Taxes

Creator fees, token sales and swaps may all be taxable. Ask an accountant who understands crypto in your country; our tax questions guide lists what to ask.

Expect most coins to fail

With so many coins launched, getting attention is the hard part. Third-party sources suggest that only a small share of launches ever graduate, though we cannot give a verified figure.

Checklist before you press create

Do you understand that name, ticker and image can’t be changed?
Do you own or have permission to use every image and word?
Have you read pump.fun’s terms and trademark guidelines?
Is your wallet set up safely and funded with only what you can afford to lose?
Have you decided what you will and won’t promise publicly (nothing about profit)?

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Frequently asked questions

How do I create a coin on pump.fun?

Connect a Solana wallet or sign in with email, open the Create page, fill in name, ticker, description and image, add optional links and sign the launch transaction.

Does it cost money to create a coin on pump.fun?

The platform fee is listed as 0 SOL / 0 USDC. You still need SOL for network fees and for any initial purchase you choose to make.

Can I edit my coin after creating it?

Pump.fun’s docs say name, symbol and image are immutable and the create page says social links and banners can only be added at creation. Double-check before you sign.

What happens after my coin is created?

It trades on a bonding curve. If it reaches the graduation threshold, liquidity moves to PumpSwap automatically.

Will my coin make money?

There is no guarantee of that. Most coins get little attention, and creators and buyers can both lose money. Nothing here is advice.

Related guides

Before launching anything, see the pump.fun referral code page for disclosure and the SAVE100 link.

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Risk warning: Memecoins are highly speculative and extremely volatile. You can lose all the money you put in. Nothing on this site is financial, investment, tax or legal advice. Only use money you can afford to lose.