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Change the name, symbol, image, or social links on your Solana SPL token. Works for any token where you still hold update authority.

What you can update

The Metaplex Token Metadata Program stores these fields and the update authority can change any of them:

  • Name — display name (e.g., "Bonk")
  • Symbol — ticker (max 10 chars)
  • Image URI — link to your token's logo (IPFS or Arweave recommended)
  • Description — short text describing the project
  • Social links — Twitter, Telegram, website

What you cannot change: the mint address, total supply (governed by mint authority), or decimals (immutable). Read What is Metaplex Token Metadata? for the full breakdown.

When to update metadata

Common reasons projects update:

  • Fixing typos in the name or description
  • Replacing a placeholder image with a final, branded version
  • Migrating image hosting from cheap IPFS to permanent Arweave (stops "broken image" issues if a gateway goes down)
  • Adding a Twitter handle that didn't exist at launch
  • Repointing the URI to a richer JSON with collection metadata

If you're done with these and want to lock metadata forever, revoke update authority via the form above.

Where to host your image

From most to least reliable:

  • Arweave — pay once, hosted forever. Best for serious projects.
  • IPFS via Pinata or Cloudflare — reliable, monthly cost.
  • IPFS via free public gateways — works but slow / occasionally unresponsive.
  • Direct HTTPS hosting — works until your domain expires.

Related tools and guides

Frequently asked questions

What is Solana token metadata?

It's the Metaplex-stored information that gives your SPL token a human-readable name, symbol, image, description, and social links. The SPL Token Program itself only stores supply and decimals — Metaplex handles the rest.

Who can update token metadata?

Only the wallet that holds update authority on the Metaplex metadata account. By default, that's the wallet that created the token, but it can be transferred or revoked.

What if I revoked update authority?

Then the metadata is permanently locked — no one can change it again. This is a strong trust signal but means you can't fix typos or migrate the image to better hosting later.

Can I change the token's supply or decimals?

No. Metadata updates only change the human-readable fields (name, symbol, image, description, links). Supply is governed by mint authority on the SPL Token Program; decimals are immutable after creation.

How much does updating metadata cost?

About 0.001-0.005 SOL of network fees plus a small Alchemii service fee. Total under $1 USD typically.