Revoke Update Authority
Revoke update authority to make token immutable permanently. Lock token metadata for SPL and Token-2022 tokens.
About Revoke Update Authority
Update authority allows the holder to modify token metadata like name, symbol, image, and description. When you revoke update authority, this power is removed permanently.
To revoke update authority makes your token's metadata immutable. When you make token immutable, it increases trust by ensuring key information cannot be changed.
đź’ˇ Test on Devnet
Switch to Devnet mode to safely Make Token Immutable on Devnet for SPL and Token-2022 tokens. Devnet and Mainnet are separate, so only Devnet tokens can be used.
Important Notes
- This action is permanent and cannot be reversed
- You can never change the token's metadata again
- Name, symbol, and image will be locked forever
- You must hold the active update authority
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Update Authority is the power that allows a designated wallet to modify a token's on-chain metadata. This includes its name, symbol, image URI, and other descriptive fields. It controls the token's public brand identity.
When you revoke update authority to make token immutable, it makes your token's identity permanent and tamper-proof. Here's why you should revoke update authority:
- Building Trust: Revoke update authority to guarantee your community that the token's name and logo cannot be changed to mislead holders.
- Finalizing Your Brand: Make token immutable to lock in your project's identity on the blockchain forever.
- Achieving Full Immutability: When you revoke update authority, it's a key step to create a truly decentralized and unchangeable asset.
Yes. DEXArea fully supports testing on Devnet. You can Make Token Immutable on Devnet for SPL and Token-2022 tokens and see how the irreversible final state behaves. Devnet and Mainnet are separate networks, so the token must exist on Devnet to test this action—Mainnet tokens cannot be used on Devnet, and Devnet changes do not affect Mainnet.
NO. When you revoke update authority to make token immutable, this action is absolutely permanent and cannot be undone. After you revoke update authority, the token's metadata is locked forever. Once you make token immutable, you will never be able to change it again.
When you revoke update authority to make token immutable, all on-chain metadata fields become locked permanently. This primarily includes the token's Name, Symbol, and the URI that points to your token's image and extended JSON metadata.
For most decentralized, community-focused projects, the answer is yes. You should revoke update authority to make token immutable once you are completely satisfied with your token's branding and want to provide the highest level of trust to your users. Ensure you have updated all metadata to its final version before you revoke update authority.
How to Revoke Update Authority & Make Token Immutable
Our tool to revoke update authority allows you to make token immutable by permanently locking the metadata. When you revoke update authority, no one—including the creator—can modify the token's name, symbol, image, or configuration ever again. This is how you make token immutable and ensure complete decentralization.
You can revoke update authority for both SPL and Token-2022 tokens. Once you make token immutable, the metadata cannot be changed—ever. This is the final step for projects aiming for full decentralization and trustless behavior.
Why Revoke Update Authority?
When you revoke update authority to make token immutable, you demonstrate ultimate commitment to your community. Here are the key benefits to revoke update authority:
- Build complete trust with your community when you make token immutable
- Prevent any future modifications to token metadata permanently
- Demonstrate commitment to your project's long-term vision when you revoke update authority
- Eliminate any possibility of metadata manipulation or rug pulls
- Achieve full decentralization by making your token truly unchangeable
How to Make Token Immutable
To make token immutable, connect your wallet and select the token you wish to lock. When you revoke update authority, the tool sends a transaction to the blockchain that permanently removes the update authority. Once you make token immutable, it cannot be reversed.
Before you revoke update authority, make sure to finalize all metadata. After you make token immutable, consider also revoking freeze authority and revoking mint authority for complete decentralization. Need to create a new token? Use our Solana token creator.