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Create a Presale (Manual Listing)

Overview​

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for project owners on how to set up a presale launchpad on Pinksale using the Manual Listing option. Choosing "Manual Listing" means you, the project owner, will be responsible for listing your token and adding liquidity on a Decentralized Exchange (DEX) after the Pinksale presale concludes successfully. Pinksale will handle the presale itself but won't automate the final DEX listing.

Follow these steps to create your manual listing presale pool.

Steps​

Step 1: Token & Basic Setup

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Create A Presale Manual Listing Step 2

  1. Connect Wallet: Go to the Pinksale launchpad creation page: https://www.pinksale.finance/launchpad/create and connect the wallet that holds your project tokens (or the wallet you'll use to manage the presale).
  2. Token Address: Enter your existing token's contract address. If you don't have one, Pinksale offers an option to create a new token directly within their platform (though this guide focuses on using an existing token).
  3. Currency: Select the currency you want to accept for your presale (e.g., BNB, USDT, USDC).
  4. Fee Options: Choose how the Pinksale service fee will be paid (refer to Pinksale documentation for details on current fee structures).
  5. Listing Option: Select "Manual Listing". This confirms you will handle the DEX listing yourself later.
  6. Pool Type: Choose "Presale".
  7. Affiliate Program (Optional): Decide if you want to enable the Pinksale affiliate program to reward users who refer investors to your presale. Learn more about this here.
  8. Review & Proceed: Double-check your selections on this page and click "Next".

Step 2: Define Presale Details

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Now, you'll set the specific parameters for your presale:

  1. Presale Rate: Enter how many of your project tokens investors will receive for 1 unit of the currency you selected in Step 1 (e.g., 500 YOUR_TOKEN per 1 BNB). Use positive numbers only.
  2. Whitelist (Optional):
    • Choose "Enable" if you want only pre-approved wallet addresses to participate initially. You can manage the whitelist (add/remove addresses) later.
    • Choose "Disable" for a public presale open to everyone from the start.
  3. Soft Cap (Tokens): Enter the minimum amount of tokens you need to sell for the presale to be considered successful.
  4. Hard Cap (Tokens): Enter the maximum amount of tokens you want to sell in this presale.
    • Requirement: The Soft Cap must be at least 25% of the Hard Cap.
  5. Minimum & Maximum Buy (Currency): Set the minimum and maximum amount (in the currency you chose, e.g., BNB) that each investor can contribute. Use positive numbers.
  6. Refund Type: Choose what happens to unsold tokens if the Hard Cap isn't reached but the Soft Cap is. Options are typically "Refund" (unsold tokens returned to you) or "Burn" (unsold tokens permanently destroyed).
  7. Start & End Time (UTC): Set the exact date and time for your presale to begin and end. The start time must be earlier than the end time.
  8. Vesting (Optional): If you want to release tokens to investors gradually over time instead of all at once, enable the "Vesting Contributor" feature and configure its settings (e.g., percentage released initially, release intervals).
    • Important: Keep an eye on the "Total tokens needed for Presale Pool" displayed near the bottom. Ensure your connected wallet holds enough tokens to cover the Hard Cap plus any fees or vesting requirements before proceeding.
  9. Review & Proceed: Check all your entries carefully and click "Next".

Step 3: Add Project Information

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Provide details about your project to display on the Pinksale launchpad page:

  1. Logo URL: Paste a direct link to your project's logo.
    • Requirement: The URL must end with .png, .jpg, .jpeg, or .gif.
    • Requirement: This field is mandatory.
  2. Website: Enter the URL for your project's official website.
    • Requirement: This field is mandatory.
  3. Social Media Links: Add links to your project's Twitter, Telegram, Discord, etc. (These are usually optional but highly recommended).
  4. Description: Write a brief description of your project.
  5. Review & Proceed: Ensure the logo link works and all information is correct. Click "Next".

Step 4: Final Review & Submission

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This is your last chance to review everything before creating the presale pool.

  1. Review All Details: Carefully check all the information displayed from the previous steps (token address, rates, caps, times, project info). If you spot any errors, use the "Back" button to make corrections.
  2. Approve Token Spending: Click the "Approve Spending Token" button (or similar wording). Your connected wallet (MetaMask) will pop up asking for permission to allow the Pinksale contract to access the required amount of your project tokens for the presale. Review the request and click "Confirm" in MetaMask. Wait for this approval transaction to complete on the blockchain.
  3. Submit: Once the token spending is approved, the "Submit" button will become active. Click it.
  4. Confirm Creation: MetaMask will pop up again, asking you to confirm the final presale creation transaction. This transaction will have a network fee (gas fee). Review the details and click "Confirm".
  5. Success! Once the transaction confirms on the blockchain, your manual listing presale pool will be created and live (or scheduled to go live) on Pinksale! You'll typically be redirected to your new presale page.

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Q&A (FAQs)​

  • Q: What does "Manual Listing" mean again?
    • A: It means after your Pinksale presale ends successfully and you finalize it, you are responsible for creating the trading pair and adding liquidity for your token on a DEX like PancakeSwap. Pinksale won't do it automatically.
  • Q: What's the difference between Soft Cap and Hard Cap?
    • A: Soft Cap is the minimum target raise amount for the presale to succeed. If it's not reached, funds are usually returned to investors. Hard Cap is the maximum amount you aim to raise; the presale ends if this cap is hit, even if the end time hasn't been reached.
  • Q: Can I change the presale details after I submit?
    • A: Pinksale allows some parameters to be updated after creation (like enabling/disabling whitelist, potentially end times depending on platform rules), but core details like rates and caps are usually locked once the pool is created. Double-check everything in Step 4. Refer to Pinksale's specific documentation on "Updating a Presale" for exact details.
  • Q: What are the "Fee Options" in Step 1?
    • A: These determine how you pay Pinksale's service fee for hosting the launchpad. Options might involve paying a percentage of the raised funds (e.g., 5% BNB raised) or a flat token fee. Check Pinksale's latest fee documentation for specifics.
  • Q: What is "Vesting Contributor"?
    • A: It's a feature to lock up a portion of the investors' purchased tokens and release them gradually over a schedule you define. This can help prevent immediate dumping after launch.
  • Q: Why do I need to approve token spending before submitting?
    • A: This is a standard blockchain security step. You grant the Pinksale smart contract permission to transfer the specific amount of your project tokens needed for the presale from your wallet if the presale is successful and finalized.

Troubleshoot​

  • Problem: My token address isn't recognized or says "Invalid".
    • Solution: Ensure you've copied the correct token contract address from your blockchain explorer (like BscScan, Etherscan). Check for extra spaces or missing characters. Make sure the token standard (e.g., BEP-20, ERC-20) is compatible with the Pinksale chain you're using.
  • Problem: Error message when entering numbers (rates, caps).
    • Solution: Make sure you are using only positive numbers. Check for commas or symbols that shouldn't be there. Ensure the Soft Cap is at least 25% of the Hard Cap. Verify Min/Max buy amounts are logical (Min < Max).
  • Problem: My logo URL isn't working.
    • Solution: Double-check that the URL links directly to the image file (ending in .png, .jpg, .jpeg, or .gif). Try pasting the URL into your browser to see if the image loads directly. Avoid links to web pages containing the logo; it needs to be the image file itself.
  • Problem: The "Approve Spending Token" transaction fails in MetaMask.
    • Solution: Ensure you have enough native currency (like BNB or ETH) in your wallet to pay the gas fee for the approval transaction. Network congestion can also cause failures; try again later or consider slightly increasing the gas fee in MetaMask's advanced options.
  • Problem: The final "Submit" transaction fails in MetaMask.
    • Solution: Similar to the approval step, check you have sufficient native currency for gas fees. Ensure the token approval transaction was successfully completed first. Also, double-check you have the total required project tokens in your wallet (as calculated by Pinksale, especially if using vesting). Try again if network congestion is high.
  • Problem: Pinksale shows I don't have enough tokens, but my wallet does.
    • Solution: Refresh the Pinksale page and reconnect your wallet. Ensure you're connected with the correct wallet address that holds the tokens. Check the "Total tokens needed" calculation on Pinksale carefully, especially if using vesting, as it might be higher than just the Hard Cap amount.