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Add/Remove Whitelist (Solana)

The whitelist feature on Pinksale allows presale owners to restrict participation to a specific list of approved Solana wallet addresses. You can manage this feature both when setting up the presale and while it's active.

Overview​

  • Enable the whitelist during presale creation or afterwards via the Owner Zone.
  • Disable the whitelist at any time (even mid-presale) to open participation to the public.
  • Add approved wallet addresses individually or in batches via the "Update Whitelist Users" function.
  • Remove previously added addresses using the same "Update Whitelist Users" function.
  • All changes related to enabling/disabling the whitelist or updating the user list typically require a transaction confirmation in your wallet.

Steps​

Here’s how to manage your Solana presale whitelist on Pinksale:

Enable Whitelist​

You can activate the whitelist restriction in two ways:

  1. During Creation:

    • While configuring your presale (likely in the "DeFi Launchpad Info" step), find the Whitelist section.
    • Select the Enable option.

    Enable Whitelist - Option During Presale Creation

    • After successful creation, the pool should indicate "Whitelist Only" as the Pool Type.

  2. After Creation:

    • If you didn't enable it initially, go to your presale pool page.
    • In the Owner Zone, click the button labeled Whitelist Only
    • Your Solana wallet will prompt you to confirm the transaction.

    Enable Whitelist - Button in Owner Zone After Creation

Disable Whitelist​

To remove the whitelist restriction and allow public participation:

  1. Go to your presale pool page.

  2. In the Owner Zone or near the "Pool Type" display, click the option labeled Public. This likely toggles the state from "Whitelist Only" to "Public".

  3. Your Solana wallet will prompt you to confirm the transaction.

    Disable Whitelist - Setting Pool Type to Public

Note: You can disable the whitelist even while the presale is actively running. Doing so immediately makes it a public sale.

How to Add Whitelists​

Add approved Solana wallet addresses at any time (before or during the presale):

  1. Navigate to the Owner Zone on your presale pool page.

  2. Click the Update Whitelist Users button.

    Add Whitelist - Update Whitelist Users Button

  3. A pop-up or interface section will appear for managing addresses.

  4. Paste the Solana addresses you want to add into the provided text area.

    • Format: One address per line. Do not use commas or other separators.
    • Example Addresses:
        EM9j4D1irvYQ4gmo11urWH7QP2wWQuZVWCz8odzeXCed
        J1o3EHVsa39QmQDxovEdueMyXiZ6p3tNCJBMv9bubtNj
        5MWTgABCgz8WfU2N4JSMQ5J7Z9GGgpLkEJR4HMdJtH7T
        BDNNbrKcNRXscKB8ptGsyHEDLYTJYRYSDJVLFwokq7mT
  1. Click the Update users button.
  2. Confirm the transaction in your Solana wallet.

How to Remove Whitelists​

Remove previously added wallet addresses:

  1. Navigate to the Owner Zone on your presale pool page.

  2. Click the Update Whitelist Users button (same button as adding).

    Remove Whitelist - Update Whitelist Users Button

  3. In the pop-up or interface showing the list of currently whitelisted addresses, locate the address(es) you want to remove.

  4. Delete the entire line(s) containing the unwanted address(es) from the text area.

  1. Ensure the remaining addresses still follow the one-address-per-line format without commas.

  2. Click the Update users button.

  3. Confirm the transaction in your Solana wallet.

Q&A​

  • Q1: Can I enable the whitelist after my presale has already started?
    • A: Yes, the document indicates you can enable the whitelist via the Owner Zone even during an ongoing presale.
  • Q2: What happens if I disable the whitelist while the presale is live?
    • A: The presale immediately becomes public, allowing any wallet to contribute (subject to contribution limits and the hard cap), not just the previously whitelisted addresses.
  • Q3: What is the correct format for adding multiple addresses at once?
    • A: List each Solana wallet address on its own separate line in the text box. Do not use commas or any other separators between them.
  • Q4: How do I remove specific addresses without affecting others?
    • A: Access the whitelist management interface via "Update Whitelist Users", find the addresses you want to remove in the list, delete those specific lines entirely, and then click "Update users" to save the changes.
  • Q5: Is there a limit to how many addresses I can add/update in one transaction?
    • A: While the previous EVM guide mentioned an 800-address limit per transaction, this Solana guide doesn't specify one. However, large updates might consume more gas or face transaction size limits. It might be prudent to update very large lists in reasonable batches if you encounter issues.

Troubleshooting​

  • Q: I can't find the "Whitelist Only" or "Public" toggle buttons.
    • A: Ensure you are connected to the presale page with the owner wallet and looking in the correct administrative section (Owner Zone or near the Pool Type display).
  • Q: The "Update Whitelist Users" transaction failed.
    • A: Check for sufficient SOL in your wallet for transaction fees. Verify the addresses you added/removed are valid Solana addresses and correctly formatted (one per line, no commas). If adding a very large number of addresses, try a smaller batch. Check Solana network status.
  • Q: I clicked "Public" to disable the whitelist, but it still seems restricted.
    • A: Ensure the transaction to change the status to "Public" was successfully confirmed in your wallet and on the blockchain. There might be a slight delay for the interface to update; try refreshing the page.
  • Q: I added an address, but the user still can't contribute.
    • A: Confirm the transaction adding the address was successful. Double-check you added the exact correct Solana address for the user. Ensure the whitelist feature itself is currently enabled for the pool.