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Setup Images and Metadata on IPFS

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Last updated 2 years ago

Did you know? With Mintplex this stage is 100% optional. You can self-host your images on your own server if you really wanted to and still use Mintplex!

Create a Pinata Account

First, you will need a pinata account. This costs nothing to do and will get you 1GB of storage space on IPFS for free! create an account at Pinata and get to your home screen.

Before you get started!

Read all the requirements below! Missing any of these details could result in your NFT's not showing up on marketplaces!

Start the Mintplex IPFS process