# Deploying a Solana Memecoin using CLI

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of creating your own token on Solana, step by step, leveraging the power of the Solana Command Line Interface (CLI) tools and Metaplex.

## . Install Solana CLI Tools <a href="#cf8c" id="cf8c"></a>

First, download the Solana Command Line Interface (CLI) tools with the necessary commands to interact with the Solana blockchain.

Click here: <https://docs.solanalabs.com/cli/install>

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For windows you’ll have to run these commands:

```
cmd /c "curl https://release.solana.com/v1.18.4/solana-install-init-x86_64-pc-windows-msvc.exe --output C:\solana-install-tmp\solana-install-init.exe --create-dirs"
```

and

```
C:\solana-install-tmp\solana-install-init.exe v1.18.4
```

## 2. Generate a Wallet <a href="#id-3c74" id="id-3c74"></a>

Then, use `solana-keygen new` to create a new Solana wallet. Remember to fund this wallet with SOL tokens to cover transaction fees.

## 3. Create Your Token <a href="#id-8c16" id="id-8c16"></a>

Execute the token creation command with a specified program ID, typically the Token Program’s ID for standard tokens. Save the output token address.

```
spl-token create-token --program-id TokenzQdBNbLqP5VEhdkAS6EPFLC1PHnBqCXEpPxuEb
```

## 4. Set Up Your Project <a href="#d275" id="d275"></a>

Download this tool: <https://github.com/webpov/solana_token_metadata> and install dependencies with `npm install`. Prepare your project for token manipulation.

## 5. Configure Your Token <a href="#a068" id="a068"></a>

Create a `.env` file in your project with key details like your token address, coin name, symbol, and metadata URI.

```
KEYPAIR_FILE ="C:\Users\Equipo\.config\solana\id.json"
UMI_RPC_ENDPOINT ="https://api.mainnet-beta.solana.com"


TOKEN_ADDRESS ="8ETRMuisyt8fgtdVFKx2JWSSqtuQxQyCuWEBQJym86Nf"
METADATA_NAME="Test Token"
METADATA_SYMBOL="NEWCOIN"
METADATA_URI="https://coinrace.online/token/metadata.json"
```

## 6. Run the Setup Script <a href="#id-6545" id="id-6545"></a>

Execute thescript, with `ts-node token22`, to execute and finalize your token's setup, including minting and distribution configurations.

## 7. Mint Your Tokens <a href="#id-32de" id="id-32de"></a>

Create a token account with `create-account`, then mint tokens to this account using the `mint` command and the desired initial supply amount.

```
spl-token create-account <token_address>
spl-token mint <token_address> <amount>
```

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